Alex Evin is excited to be back on a bench after a two-month break, that was long enough for him. The Castlegar native spent eight years with the BCHL’s Prince George Spruce Kings, where he won the BCHL’s Fred Page Cup in 2019. Evin joked about “getting bored” and the opportunity came to join the […]
We complete trade deadline coverage in this week’s KIJHL Notebook with the Kootenay Conference, as respective general managers share how it was for them and what they wanted to do to improve their respective rosters. Eddie Mountain Division Kimberley Dynamiters Nate Tillmanns (2005, F) acquired from Kamloops Head coach-general manager Derek Stuart wasn’t very […]
We’re on part 2 of the biggest win/individual performance or moment to end 2024 in the KIJHL Notebook, this week for Kootenay Conference teams. Eddie Mountain Division The Christmas Classic against the Fernie Ghostriders was a highlight for the Kimberley Dynamiters, said head coach-general manager Derek Stuart. “Just the environment and intensity surrounded by that, […]
The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League has 25 goalies with a save percentage of .902 and higher. That group begins with Kael Svenson of the Sicamous Eagles who has a .943 save rate in 482 minutes played. Mathis Perron of the Merritt Centennials completes that list and has played 605 minutes. Fifteen goalies have recorded […]
Creston Valley Thunder Cats alum Luke Chakrabarti (2021-24) was named the New England Hockey Conference (NEHC) Player of the Week on Dec. 2. Chakrabarti plays for Vermont State University Castleton Spartans in National Collegiate Athletic Association Division III and netted his second hat-trick in three games, including the game-winning goal in overtime to secure the […]
The hockey community has once again shown its incredible heart. Last weekend, tragedy struck the Spokane Jr Chiefs when the family of player Patrick Carollo was involved in a car accident on their way to a Fernie tournament. Patrick’s sister, Amelia, lost her life, while his mother required multiple surgeries. Despite the heartbreak, the Chiefs […]
Welcome to the NOT Top Shelf: The KIJHL podcast special edition from the Prospects Game in Langley. Mark Berry shares some interviews that didn’t make it onto the Tuesday Prospects Game broadcast. He talks about the game and a special gesture from the Williams Lake Mustangs. Interviews with Luke Davies (Kimberley Dynamiters), Berkley Gross (Creston […]
Congratulations to KIJHL alum Shea Weber (Sicamous Eagles 2000-02) on his induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame on Nov.11. In a Sportsnet.ca story, Weber said during his speech, “there’s so much to be grateful for when playing this game.” “And it’s not just the big moments, grinding out a playoff win or taking home […]
Welcome to Top Shelf: The KIJHL podcast. The ine+nutrition player spotlight with Emanuel Sequeira is with Cash Anderson of the Quesnel River Rush, who has some special fans. We have part two of our interview with Creston Valley Thunder Cats HC/GM Geordie Wudrick. This week we talk about where in the world hockey has taken […]
The British Columbia Hockey Conference announced today the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League roster that will compete in the third annual BCHC Prospects Game on Tuesday, November 19th at the George Preston Recreation Centre in Langley, BC. The KIJHL’s roster selection process has been guided by head coach Dave Hnatiuk and his coaching and operations […]
