The KIJHL Notebook: Okanagan Conference

  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 […]

Quick Shift: Chase Heat

  For the first time in over a decade, a different face will stand behind the Chase Heat bench. Head coach-general manager Kyle Evans says the community is buzzing over the team in their  Kootenay International Junior Hockey League Quick Shift team preview. Evans takes over following a 12-win season.   KIJHL: What should fans […]

KIJHL excited to participate in WCDM

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 […]

Heat Announce 2024 Main Camp

The Chase Heat are excited to announce that our 2024 Main Camp dates have been announced! The camp will take place August 9th-11th at the Art Holding Memorial Arena, home of the Heat. This camp will be an excellent opportunity to compete for a spot on the Heat roster for the upcoming season. We will […]