Bill Ohlhausen Division Following wins over the Kimberley Dynamiters (3-1) and 100 Mile House Wranglers (7-1), Princeton Posse head coach-general manager Torrin White said one of the most impressive parts about his group is how motivated they are, making his life easier. “It’s also cool to see a group of guys with the same […]
Welcome to Top Shelf: The KIJHL podcast. The ine+nutrition player spotlight with Emanuel Sequeira is with Bryan Kim with the Columbia Valley Rockies. Mark Berry chats with Grand Forks Border Bruins head coach and general manager Dave Hnatiuk. Mark will close the podcast talking with the ‘Voice of the Kelowna Chiefs, Justin McCartney. […]
Seventy. That’s how many rookies earned their first Junior A points in the opening weekend of the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League season. Connor Hovelkamp (2006) of the Nelson Leafs leads the group with five points and is tied with Williams Lake Mustang Asher Lucas (2008) with three goals. Of the 70 rookies that […]
A new owner, new coach, and era for the Kelowna Chiefs. Coming off a 16-win season, head coach-general manager Nick Deschenes said this is the beginning of a two-year rebuilding process to be competitive again in their Quick Shift team preview. It’s a process that includes building around quality local talent. KIJHL: What […]
Hockey Canada has announced that its board of directors has approved a Western Canadian Development Model (WCDM) pilot project for the 2024-25 season, following an extensive proposal submitted in collaboration from its four Western Members, their respective Junior A hockey leagues and the Western Hockey League (WHL). The WCDM pilot project focuses on strengthening the […]
The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League’s Kelowna Chiefs are pleased to announce the hiring of Nick Deschenes as their Head Coach and General Manager. Deschenes joins the Chiefs after previous KIJHL stops with the Grand Forks Border Bruins, Summerland Steam and Sicamous Eagles, as well as the BCHL’s Trail Smoke Eaters. Last season he led […]
The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League announced today that its Board of Governors has approved the sale of the Kelowna Chiefs franchise to local businessman Darren Tymchyshyn. “The KIJHL is excited to have Darren join our league as the owner of the Kelowna Chiefs and help continue the great tradition of KIJHL hockey in the […]
The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League is proud to announce the 12 student-athletes who competed during the 2023-24 season that it has selected to receive league bursaries. Each bursary is valued at $1,000 and will be applied towards post-secondary studies. Next are the recipients from the Okanagan-Shuswap Conference. Brendan Smith – Kelowna Chiefs […]
What a great start to the KIJHL Teck Cup playoffs. Nine games have gone to overtime and one double overtime. This week’s KIJHL Notebook focuses on areas of team and individual performances. Eddie Mountain Division The Fernie Ghostriders have themselves within a victory of advancing to the second round after their 2-1 double overtime […]
The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League’s Teck Cup playoffs begin today. The Kimberley Dynamiters will be looking to defend their title, while the Princeton Posse have their sights on winning their first league championship after repeating as President’s Cup regular season champions. This week’s KIJHL Notebook highlights previous playoff experience and stats that some […]
