The Western International Junior Hockey League officially opened its inaugural pre-season at the Johnny Bucyk Arena in Creston, BC, and what a special night it was in front of over 600 fans. WIJHL Chairman Brandon Buliziuk was on hand to drop the first-ever WIJHL game puck, joined by Creston Valley Thunder HC/GM Larry Wintoneak and […]
The Western International Junior Hockey League is excited to announce that we will use video review beginning with our exhibition season. WIJHL officials will be able to review all major penalties where a player would be ejected from the game. Following a review, officials may confirm the on-ice call, elevate the penalty to a Match […]
The Western International Junior Hockey League (WIJHL) is proud to announce a new partnership with FloHockey for the league’s inaugural season. “We’re excited to partner with FloHockey and provide our fans with a high-quality viewing experience throughout our inaugural season,” said Frank Guill, WIJHL Director of Broadcasting & Digital Media. “This partnership represents an important […]
WIJHL announces roster rules and important dates for the 2026-27 season. With the Western International Junior Hockey League becoming an independent league on June 1, the league will operate under different regulations when it comes to team rosters. “Over the past several months of recruiting efforts, we have heard a variety of different versions of […]
The Western International Junior Hockey League (WIJHL) will take part in the BCHL’s 2027 All-Star Weekend Jan. 22 and 23, 2027 in Victoria, B.C. The two-day event will be hosted at the Q Centre, the home of the BCHL’s Victoria Grizzlies. “We are incredibly excited for the WIJHL to be part of the BCHL All-Star […]
Western International Junior Hockey League Releases 2026–27 Inaugural Regular Season Schedule The Western International Junior Hockey League (WIJHL) is pleased to announce the release of its 2026–27 regular season schedule. The league’s inaugural season will officially begin on Friday, September 18, 2026, with all ten WIJHL clubs taking to the ice to open what promises […]
The Western International Junior Hockey League (WIJHL) is pleased to announce the divisional alignment for our inaugural season. The North Division will consist of the 100 Mile House Wranglers, Chase Heat, Enderby Icemen, Golden Rockets, and the Sicamous Eagles. The South Division will consist of the Castlegar Rebels, Creston Valley Thunder, Kelowna Chiefs, Oliver Outlaws, […]
Eight former members of the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League (KIJHL) have announced that they will create their own independent league starting in 2026-27, called the Western International Junior Hockey League (WIJHL), and will no longer be affiliated with the KIJHL, Hockey Canada or BC Hockey, following the end of the 2025-26 season. The eight […]
