The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League is pleased to announce its Team of the Week for the period ending Dec.21.
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Hayden Iron Shirt – Golden Rockets
After setting up the game-winning goal in a 3-1 victory over the Kimberley Dynamiters, the Lethbridge native erupted for a hat trick—including the winner—and five points in a 7-3 win over the Creston Valley Thunder Cats. Iron Shirt averaged 18:35 of ice time per game, finished +8, and was not on the ice for a goal against.
Kaden Wilkins – Merritt Centennials
Wilkins recorded a season-high five points (2G, 3A) while dominating in a 12-6 win over the Kelowna Chiefs. The Rumsey, Alta., native scored the game-winner and was +5 over two games.
Levi Astill – Grand Forks Border Bruins
Astill scored the game-winning goal midway through the first period against the Nelson Leafs and added three assists in a 7-1 victory. In four games against Nelson this season, Astill has been unstoppable, producing six goals and nine points. This marks his third straight Team of the Week selection.
Defence
Logan McCabe – Grand Forks Border Bruins
McCabe was a key contributor from the blueline in the Border Bruins’ 7-1 win over Nelson, setting up Astill for the winner before adding assists on goals by Hayden Evans and Devon Boyle. He logged 20:48 of ice time, finished +3, to earn his second straight Team of the Week selection.
Ryan Neufeld – Beaver Valley Nitehawks
In a 4-3 win over the Castlegar Rebels, Neufeld assisted on Ayden Probe’s short-handed goal to give Beaver Valley a 3-2 lead before scoring the game-winner. He was +3 and averaged 24:50 of ice time per game.
Goalie
Beck Boiteau – Golden Rockets
Boiteau was sharp in a 3-1 win over the division-leading Kimberley Dynamiters, stopping 39 of 40 shots. The Medicine Hat native posted a 1.00 goals-against average and a .975 save percentage, including 14 saves on 15 second-period shots. This is Boiteau’s second Team of the Week selection.
