KIJHL Power Rankings – Week 9

The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League completed its ninth week of regular season action for the 2024-25 season. The KIJHL Power Rankings highlight the top-five teams based on winning percentage, with various tie-breakers to help decide positioning.   The Princeton Posse returned to the top spot after back-to-back shutout wins: 6-0 over the Creston Valley […]

Top Shelf: The KIJHL podcast for Nov. 15

Welcome to Top Shelf: The KIJHL podcast. The ine+nutrition player spotlight with Emanuel Sequeira is with Ollie Clement of the Beaver Valley Nitehawks. We’ll also be joined by Merritt Centennials Head Coach Wes McLeod. Top Shelf: The KIJHL Podcast – S3 E9 – November 15 | RSS.com

Giangualano, Janz & Deck named KIJHL 3 Stars

Sam Giangualano (Merritt Centennials), Landen Janz (100 Mile House Wranglers) and Riley Deck (Golden Rockets) have been selected as the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League 3 Stars of the Week for the period ending Nov. 10/24. Giangualano – Top Forward – The Calgary, Alta., native scored four goals and added five assists in three games […]

KIJHL Power Rankings – Week 8

The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League completed its eighth week of regular season action for the 2024-25 season. The KIJHL Power Rankings highlight the top-five teams based on winning percentage, with various tie-breakers to help decide positioning.   From honourable mention in Week 7 to No.1. The Merritt Centennials are now at the top following […]

Okanagan Conference – KIJHL team selections

On Wednesday, the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League announced its roster for the BCHC Prospects Game in Langley on Nov. 19. Team KIJHL, guided by head coach Dave Hnatiuk, is made up of primarily 2007- and 2008-born players, with a maximum of six 2006-born players with the Western Hockey League involved as a partner. The […]

KIJHL roster announced for 2024 BCHC Prospects Game

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 […]

Langdon, Martin & Krakora selected as KIJHL October 3 Stars

Matthew Langdon (Princeton Posse), Eric Martin (Fernie Ghostriders) and Andrew Krakora (Merritt Centennials) have been selected as the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League 3 Stars of the Month for October. (Note: September stats for each player were included for selections since there wasn’t a 3 Stars of the Month for September.) Langdon – Top Forward […]

KIJHL Notebook: Tait, Desabrais trade

  Grand Forks Border Bruins head coach-general manager David Hnatiuk never forgot the performance by Jasper Tait when he stopped 33 of 35 shots to help the Summerland Steam win its home opener 3-2 on Sept. 22, 2023. “He was the difference maker,” said Hnatiuk. “He solely won that game. Not just that game, I […]

Davies, Sterling-Ponech & Krakora named KIJHL 3 Stars of the Week

    Luke Davies (Kimberley Dynamiters), Grady Sterling-Ponech (Princeton Posse) and Andrew Krakora (Merritt Centennials) have been selected as the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League 3 Stars of the Week for the period ending Oct. 20/24. Davies – Top Forward – The rookie from Calgary helped the Dynamiters win all three of their games by […]