Chiefs alumnus McCagherty shines with WHL’s Raiders

Kelowna Chiefs alumnus Maddix McCagherty (2022-23) is fitting in extremely well with the Prince Albert Raiders since his trade from the Wenatchee Wild. After producing 15 points in 22 games with the Wild, the Kelowna native has 19 points in 15 games with the Raiders, who acquired him on Dec. 3 for a pair of […]

KIJHL Notebook: Stirbu thrives in November, Croatia calls on Svircic

Kelowna Chiefs forward Brenden Stirbu put together a standout November with nine goals and 17 points in nine games, while Spokane Braves forward Luka Svircic earned an invitation to represent Croatia at the IIHF U20 World Championship Division 2 Group A tournament in January. Both rookies hail from California — Stirbu from Huntington Beach, and […]

KIJHL Power Rankings (Week 12)

The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League (KIJHL) is pleased to announce its Power Rankings for Week 12. The Kamloops Storm are No.1 for a second straight week. They opened their week with a 6-5 shootout loss to the Wranglers. Joshua Nuttall was very strong making 44 saves. On Saturday, the Storm doubled up the Kelowna […]

KIJHL announces Team of the Week (Week 11)

The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League is pleased to announce its Team of the Week for the period ending Nov. 30.   Forwards Spencer Bates – Quesnel River Rush The Airdrie, Alta., native provided all their offence in a 5-4 overtime loss to the Sicamous Eagles – putting up two goals and two assists. In […]

KIJHL Power Rankings (Week 11)

The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League (KIJHL) is pleased to announce its Power Rankings for Week 11.   The Kamloops Storm defeated the Williams Lake Mustangs and 100 Mile House Wranglers on the weekend to go 10-0 in November. Joshua Nuttall earned his first KIJHL shutout with a 26-save effort in a 4-0 win over […]

KIJHL announces Team of the Week (Week 10)

The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League is pleased to announce its Team of the Week for the period ending Nov. 23.   Forwards Brady Magarrell – Beaver Valley Nitehawks Not only was the Coaldale, Alta., native excellent offensively with four goals and eight points in three games, but he wasn’t on the ice for a […]

KIJHL Power Rankings (Week 10)

The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League (KIJHL) is pleased to announce its Power Rankings for Week 10.   The Revelstoke Grizzlies earned a 5-1 win over the Spokane Braves with Jett Patola scoring twice, including the winner. William Stewart stopped 22 of 23 shots. Revelstoke then hit the road for Princeton and doubled up the […]

KIJHL Power Rankings (Week 9)

The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League (KIJHL) is pleased to announce its Power Rankings for Week 9. The Revelstoke Grizzlies won both their games last week, and didn’t surrender a goal. They defeated the Princeton Posse 1-0 in a shootout. Austin Seibel won the goalie battle with a 28-save shutout that included three more saves […]

KIJHL announces Team of the Week (Week 8)

The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League is pleased to announce its Team of the Week for the period ending Nov. 9.   Forwards: Bryton Morrow – Princeton Posse The Ardrossan, Alta., native was an offensive force with a goal and 11 assists in three games. Morrow collected six assists, including setting up the winner in […]