Grizzlies’ McPhee signs with ACAC’s Vikings

Revelstoke Grizzlies captain Will McPhee will play for the University of Alberta-Augustana Vikings in the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference next season. The commitment brings McPhee back to a familiar spot – Camrose, Alberta – his hometown.  “It’s pretty special,” said McPhee, who recently helped the Grizzlies to a Cyclone Taylor Cup championship in Revelstoke. “To […]

Doug Birks Division Bursary recipients

  The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League is proud to announce the 12 student-athletes who competed during the 2022-23 season that it has selected to receive league bursaries. Each bursary is valued at $1,000 and will be applied towards post-secondary studies. Wednesday, April 19 – Eddie Mountain Division recipients Thursday, April 20 – Neil Murdoch […]

Bettenson, Miller & Kuchaslo named Instat KIJHL 3 Stars

  Carter Bettenson and Jozef Kuchaslo of the Revelstoke Grizzlies and Kasey Miller of the Kimberley Dynamiters are the final Instat KIJHL 3 Stars of the Week for the 2022-23 season, selected on their performances in the 2023 Cyclone Taylor Cup championship.  Bettenson – Top Forward – The Red Deer product was named the Cyclone […]

Cyclone Taylor Cup recaps – Grizzlies claim Cyclone Taylor Cup

  Kuchaslo backstops Grizzlies to Cyclone Taylor Cup championship Jozef Kuchaslo was named the Player of the Game for the Revelstoke Grizzlies as he backstopped them to a 4-1 victory over the Kimberley Dynamiters to win the Cyclone Taylor Cup. Kuchaslo finished with 26 saves. “We all came focused, we all came ready to go […]

Top Shelf podcast for April 16 – Cyclone Taylor Cup Day 3

Welcome to Top Shelf – The KIJHL podcast. Day 3 of the Cyclone Taylor Cup. Mark Berry, Emanuel Sequeira and Josh Piercey recap the day’s action and talk about the Medal games on Sunday. Post game interview with Kimberley Dynamiters HC/GM Derek Stuart.   Top Shelf: The KIJHL Podcast – E35 – April 15 – […]

Top Shelf podcast for April 15 – Cyclone Taylor Cup Day 2

Welcome to Top Shelf – The KIJHL podcast. Day two at the Cyclone Taylor Cup in Revelstoke. Day 2 Wrap-up with Mark Berry, Emanuel Sequeira and Josh Piercey. Interviews with Delta Ice Hawk HC/GM Steve Robinson and Revelstoke Grizzlies Associate Coach Jiri Novak.   Top Shelf: The KIJHL Podcast – E34 – April 14 – […]

Top Shelf podcast for April 13 – Cyclone Taylor Cup Day 1

Welcome to Top Shelf – The KIJHL Podcast. From the Cyclone Taylor Cup in Revelstoke, it’s a Day 1 Wrap-up at the 2023 Cyclone Taylor Cup with Mark Berry, Emanuel Sequeira and Revelstoke Grizzlies Broadcaster Josh Piercey. Postgame interviews with Kimberley Dynamiters Head Coach Derek Stuart and Oceanside Generals bench boss Dan Lemmon,   Top Shelf: […]

KIJHL Notebook: Cyclone Taylor Cup

  After winning the KIJHL championship five years ago, winning it a second time on Monday reminded Kimberley Dynamiters Head Coach-GM Derek Stuart of “how great it feels.” “For me to watch the kids celebrate, and watch their reaction, that’s one of the reasons I do what I do,” said Stuart, on Wednesday morning prior […]

Top Shelf podcast for April 7

Welcome to Top Shelf – The KIJHL podcast. A bit of a different show this week. The podcast recorded on the road in Princeton after Game 5 with different equipment and a hoarse throat. Game highlights plus post game comments from the Posse’s Jake McCulley and Head Coach Mark Readman. Our player interview this week […]

Overall Award Winners – MVP, Top Defenceman, Top Goaltender, Rookie of the Year

The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League is pleased to announce its Overall Award Winners for the 2022-23 regular season. Honours have been handed out in seven categories: Most Valuable Player, Top Scorer, Top Defenceman, Top Goaltender, Rookie of the Year, Most Sportsmanlike Player and Coach of the Year.  Today we announce the winners for Most […]