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Briar McNaney has been hired as the Nelson Leafs’ interim head coach. Photo: Submitted

Following line brawl and suspensions Nelson Leafs hire new interim head coach

Briar McNaney arrives after several years coaching Columbia Valley

 

Nelson head coach Adam DiBella addresses Leafs players during a training camp skate. DiBella resigned after he was suspended for the remainder of the KIJHL season. Photo: Tyler Harper

UPDATED: Kootenay head coach resigns after season suspension for line brawl in Nelson

The KIJHL says it is the harshest suspension handed out in the last decade

 

The Creston Valley Thunder Cats are on a two-year probation for alleged hazing. (Photo by Kelsey Yates)
The Creston Valley Thunder Cats are on a two-year probation for alleged hazing. (Photo by Kelsey Yates)
Nelson Leafs defenceman Bryce Sookro will play for the Cranbrook Bucks in the BCHL. Photo: Jim Bailey

Cranbrook Bucks sign Nelson Leafs defenceman Bryce Sookro

The Bucks also committed to Salmo defenceman Willem Terwoord

Nelson Leafs defenceman Bryce Sookro will play for the Cranbrook Bucks in the BCHL. Photo: Jim Bailey
The Beaver Valley Nitehawks and Castlegar Rebels, seen here during a game in December, are among the four KIJHL teams to report positive COVID-19 cases on their rosters. Photo: Jim Bailey

UPDATED: KIJHL games postponed after 4 teams report COVID-19 cases

Kelowna, Beaver Valley, Castlegar and Fernie each have infected players

The Beaver Valley Nitehawks and Castlegar Rebels, seen here during a game in December, are among the four KIJHL teams to report positive COVID-19 cases on their rosters. Photo: Jim Bailey
Beaver Valley Nitehawks coach and GM Terry Jones was suspended eight games after two players were found to have played games despite not being completely vaccinated. Photo: Jim Bailey

KIJHL team fined, coach suspended for COVID-19 policy breach

Two players with the Beaver Valley Nitehawks played games despite not having two vaccine doses

Beaver Valley Nitehawks coach and GM Terry Jones was suspended eight games after two players were found to have played games despite not being completely vaccinated. Photo: Jim Bailey
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Delta to host B.C. Junior ‘B’ hockey’s Cyclone Taylor Cup championship next April

The 2021 tournament was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic

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The Spokane Braves (white jerseys) will not participate in the upcoming 2021-22 Kootenay International Junior Hockey League season due to travel uncertainty between Canada and the United States. (File photo)

Spokane opts out of KIJHL season

American club cites travel uncertainty between Canada and the U.S. for dropping out

The Spokane Braves (white jerseys) will not participate in the upcoming 2021-22 Kootenay International Junior Hockey League season due to travel uncertainty between Canada and the United States. (File photo)
KIJHL games have been postponed through Dec. 31. (File photo)

KIJHL postpones all games through end of 2020

Due to provincial health orders, games up to Dec. 31 have been pushed back

KIJHL games have been postponed through Dec. 31. (File photo)
KIJHL playoffs suspended indefinitely league says

KIJHL playoffs suspended indefinitely league says

The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League (KIJHL) has decided to indefinitely suspend…

KIJHL playoffs suspended indefinitely league says
Dynamiters take 3 - 1 series lead

Dynamiters take 3 – 1 series lead

Nitros defeat Creston 5 -2 on Tuesday evening

Dynamiters take 3 - 1 series lead
Coach Stuart says the Dynamiters controlled the last half of the game. Colin Ferguson/Syltography

Dynamiters clinch Division title for the third straight year

The Kimberley Dynamiters clinched the Eddie Mountain Division title for the third…

Coach Stuart says the Dynamiters controlled the last half of the game. Colin Ferguson/Syltography
Chilliwack Chiefs recruit Clark Nelson (No. 24) weaves through Kamloops defenders during a Junior ‘B’ game last January. REVELSTOKE REVIEW PHOTO

Cranbrook’s Clark Nelson commits to Junior ‘A’ Chilliwack Chiefs

Local hockey player moves up a tier after spending 2017-18 season with KIJHL Revelstoke Grizzlies

Chilliwack Chiefs recruit Clark Nelson (No. 24) weaves through Kamloops defenders during a Junior ‘B’ game last January. REVELSTOKE REVIEW PHOTO
Erik Delaire, Jackson Bohan and Braiden Koran.

Kimberley Dynamiters sign three local players

KIJHL team adds player from Kimberley to hometown team, add two from Cranbrook

  • Jun 5, 2018
Erik Delaire, Jackson Bohan and Braiden Koran.