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 […]

Quick Shift: Chase Heat

With puck drop on the 2025-26 Kootenay International Junior Hockey League season coming on Sept. 19, kijhl.ca is providing fans with a preview on all 21 teams. Next in the Quick Shift series are the Chase Heat.   The Heat finished fifth in the Doug Birks division last season with a record of 12-29-2-1, missing […]

Chase Heat release 2025-2026 Regular Season Schedule

The Chase Heat Junior Hockey Club begin their 16th season of operation on September 19th, 2025 with a home and home series against traditional and divisional rivals, the Kamloops Storm.  To enhance the game day experience, the Heat organization is highlighting some new ” Theme Nights” at the Art Holding Memorial Arena this upcoming season. […]

Hockey Canada expands WCDM pilot project

Hockey Canada has announced that after a successful first season, the Western Canadian Development Model (WCDM) pilot project will expand its scope for the 2025-26 season, with an emphasis on roster composition. Announced in July 2024, the WCDM pilot project is a joint initiative between Hockey Canada’s four Western Members, their respective Junior A hockey […]

Heat’s Preymak set to fly with ACHA D2 Lewis University

Kaleb Preymak of the Chase Heat will play for the Lewis University Flyers, based in Romeoville, Ill., in the American Collegiate Athletic Association Division 2 next fall. The Kamloops native led the Heat in points with 30 in 43 games.  “I am very excited to get back into school as well as playing the sport […]

Heat’s David taking flight with ACHA D2 Lewis University

Josh David of the Chase Heat will play for the Lewis University Flyers, based in Romeoville, Ill., in the American Collegiate Athletic Association Division 2 next fall. The Ponoka, Alta., native was second on the Heat with 23 points in 42 games. Over the past season David improved his leadership skills and played with more […]

Heat alum Handel wins ACAC’s Rookie of the Year

ACAC press release Earlier this week, the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) announced that Chase Heat alum Dylan Handel (2021-22) of the Concordia University of Edmonton Thunder was selected as the 2024-2025 ACAC Men’s Hockey Rookie of the Year.  Handel has been a force of nature in his rookie season, making an immediate impact for […]