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 […]
The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League is now accepting league scholarship and bursary applications for the 2025-26 season. The application deadline is March 20, 2026. The KIJHL administers two scholarship awards: the Jaxon Joseph Memorial Scholarship and the Grant Sheridan Memorial Scholarship. The Jaxon Joseph Memorial Scholarship was created in memory of the former Beaver […]
The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League is pleased to announce its Team of the Week for the period ending Jan.18. Forwards Diego Cazac – Quesnel River Rush The Calgary native had five points – all assists – in two games, but it was against his former team – the 100 Mile House Wranglers that he […]
The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League is pleased to announce its Team of the Week for the period ending Nov. 16. Forwards Brady Magarrell – Beaver Valley Nitehawks Magarrell earned his second Team of the Week nod after exploding for seven goals and 10 points in three games. He scored four times, including the winner, […]
Welcome to the KIJHL podcast. On this episode, Emanuel has four interviews queued up. He’ll be talking with the league’s leading scorer Bryton Morrow of the Princeton Posse, three Team of the Week defenceman Jackson Murphy from the Kimberley Dynamiters, October’s Top Goaltender Dawson Groen of the 100 Mile House Wranglers and Rookie of the […]
The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League (KIJHL) is pleased to announce its Stars of the Month for October. Forward – Bryton Morrow – Princeton Posse The Ardrossan, Alta., product averaged 2.25 points per game as he put up nine goals and 18 points in eight games. He played an average of 18:44 a game and […]
“Bryton’s obviously been playing pretty well. He’s been contributing offensively for us, and it’s been great to have,” says Colin Minardi, Princeton Posse head coach-general manager. “It’s been great to also watch as a bit of a fan too — some of the things that he can do are impressive.” In 12 games, Morrow has […]
(KIMBERLEY) – The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League (KIJHL) is pleased to announce its Power Rankings for Week 6. The Kelowna Chiefs are not ready to give up their top spot in the Power Rankings. The Chiefs outlasted the Sicamous Eagles in an offensive marathon 9-7 on Oct. 24. Trailing 4-3 after 40 minutes, […]
