Chase Heat to found new Independent, Development based League

March 31, 2026 Eight former members of the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League (KIJHL) have today 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 […]

Chase Heat send out their gratitude and thanks

  The Chase Heat Junior Hockey Club wish to thank all of our Volunteers, Fans , Game and Billet Sponsors and Advertisers who supported our team over the past season and seasons past. Its only through your efforts, financial contributions and volunteer spirit that the Heat can survive and grow. Thank you from the bottom […]

KIJHL announces its Team of the Week (Week 20)

The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League is pleased to announce its Team of the Week for the period ending Feb. 8.   Forwards Lynden Donald-Gorman – Quesnel River Rush The Edmonton native had three goals and six points in three games helping the River Rush win two of its three games in the Kootenay’s. He […]

Scholarship & Bursary applications now open

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 […]

Chase Heat announce official opening of 2026 Jersey auction

The Chase Heat are proud to announce the official opening of our annual jersey auction. This year, we are helping to support the Chase Lions and Lions International in raising funds to assist in the training and placement of guide dogs. Lions Clubs help train these dogs to assist Canadians who suffer from various impairments, […]

Singh Heats up with five-point night, earns Rookie of the Week

The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League (KIJHL) has named Chase Heat forward Shiva Singh its Rookie of the Week for the period ending Dec. 14. Singh had two goals and five points in their 9-8 overtime win over the Golden Rockets. “I was on top of my game — getting pucks out, burying my chances, […]

KIJHL announces Team of the Week (Week 9)

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, […]

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 […]

Singh collects six points, named Rookie of the Week

The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League has announced Shiva Singh of the Chase Heat as its Rookie of the Week, for the period ending Sept. 28/25. The Surrey native scored twice and collected four assists in two games to help the Heat defeat the Sicamous Eagles and Fernie Ghostriders. Heat head coach-general manager Nick Deschenes […]

Heat release revised schedule

There were a couple of changes to our schedule since it was originally released. The Chase Heat are sharing this updated one for clarity. The only changes are the September 26th game is now a home game and the end of season game is now a road game. Our ever popular magnet schedules should be […]