ACHA’s Wolverines look to Rebels’ Gamble for offence

Josh Gamble of the Castlegar Rebels has committed to play for the University of Flint-Michigan Wolverines in the American Collegiate Hockey Association Division 1 next fall. The Wilcox, Sask., native led the Rebels in points with 34 in 44 games, and led the team in points for a third straight season. “We really like his […]

KIJHL announces its February Stars

The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League (KIJHL) is pleased to announce its Stars of the Month for February. Forward — Peter Godley — Columbia Valley Rockies Godley had an excellent month for the Rockies, helping them clinch a playoff spot with seven goals and 10 assists for 17 points — a 2.12 points-per-game average. The […]

KIJHL announces its Team of the Week (Week 22)

The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League is pleased to announce its Team of the Week for the period ending Feb. 22.   Forwards JP Desabrais – Williams Lake Mustangs Desabrais played a key role in the Mustangs’ dominant weekend. In a 10-0 win over the Sicamous Eagles, he set up the first two goals for […]

KIJHL announces its Team of the Week (Week 21)

The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League is pleased to announce its Team of the Week for the period ending Feb. 15.   Forwards Luke Davies – Kimberley Dynamiters The Calgary native was excellent in a pair of wins, starting with scoring two goals (power-play and short-handed) and collecting two assists in a 7-3 win over […]

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 […]

KIJHL announces Team of the Week (Week 16)

The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League is pleased to announce its Team of the Week for the period ending Jan.11.   Forwards Noah Paulsen – Kamloops Storm The Kamloops native had three goals and three assists and was +5 while helping the Storm earn a split of their two weekend games. He scored the winner […]

Quick Shift: Castlegar Rebels

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 Castlegar Rebels.   The Rebels finished fourth in the Neil Murdoch division with a record of 15-21-4-4. They were swept […]

Rebels’ Randhawa signs with ACAC’s Portage College

Ravnoor Randhawa of the Castlegar Rebels has committed to play collegiate hockey for the Portage College Voyageurs in the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference this fall. “School has always been a big part of my life and end goal and doing it through hockey is really amazing,” said Randhawa, adding he chose Portage College, with a […]

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 […]