Kootenay Ice

Kootenay Ice select defenceman Valtteri Kakkonen at CHL Import Draft

Kootenay Ice select defenceman Valtteri Kakkonen at CHL Import Draft

Team makes single pick at annual draft of international prospects, pick up 2000-born Finnish player

 

Kootenay Ice forward Peyton Krebs (left) and Bowen Byram (right) were named to the leadership group for Team Canada Red at the 2017 World U-17 Hockey Challenge.

Krebs, Byram invited to Canada Summer U-18 selection camp

Locally raised defenceman and Kootenay Ice star once again vying for national spotlight

 

Kootenay Ice send Bobby Russell to Spokane for conditional pick

Kootenay Ice send Bobby Russell to Spokane for conditional pick

18-year-old defenceman headed to Chiefs for fifth-round draft pick in 2019

 

Martin Bodak (left) and Brett Davis (right) are both headed to NHL team development camps this week. (Brad McLeod Photo)

Two Kootenay Ice players headed to NHL development camps

Martin Bodak receives invite to join Vegas Golden Knights, Brett Davis returns to Dallas Stars

Martin Bodak (left) and Brett Davis (right) are both headed to NHL team development camps this week. (Brad McLeod Photo)
Jake Heisinger sits at his desk at the Kootenay Ice office during the summer of 2017.

Kootenay Ice extend Heisinger contract, bolster scouting department

Director of scouting and hockey operations signs five-year extension, make hire to scouting team

Jake Heisinger sits at his desk at the Kootenay Ice office during the summer of 2017.
Kootenay Ice release 2018 preseason schedule

Kootenay Ice release 2018 preseason schedule

Cranbrook WHL team to play in Invermere against the Calgary Hitmen on September 14

Kootenay Ice release 2018 preseason schedule
The Kootenay Ice’s new Director of Business Operations and Fan Experience, Leah Watkins, poses in front of a team logo.

Kootenay Ice expand front office with two new hires

Cranbrook WHL team adds new director and manager of business operations and fan experience

The Kootenay Ice’s new Director of Business Operations and Fan Experience, Leah Watkins, poses in front of a team logo.
Connor McClennon invited to Team Canada U-17 camp

Connor McClennon invited to Team Canada U-17 camp

Kootenay Ice prospect headed to Calgary for opportunity to play with national team this fall

Connor McClennon invited to Team Canada U-17 camp
Second overall selection Carson Lambos signs with Kootenay Ice

Second overall selection Carson Lambos signs with Kootenay Ice

Cranbrook WHL team officially introduces 15-year-old defenceman to franchise on Monday morning

Second overall selection Carson Lambos signs with Kootenay Ice
Former Ice captain Fleury headed to Memorial Cup final with Pats

Former Ice captain Fleury headed to Memorial Cup final with Pats

Defenceman Cale Fleury and host Regina team set to take on Acadie-Bathurst Titan for CHL title

Former Ice captain Fleury headed to Memorial Cup final with Pats
Draft pick Skyler Bruce intends to be ‘offensive threat’ for Kootenay Ice

Draft pick Skyler Bruce intends to be ‘offensive threat’ for Kootenay Ice

Second round selection, team’s first forward picked has desire to score goals, create chances

Draft pick Skyler Bruce intends to be ‘offensive threat’ for Kootenay Ice
Draft pick Karter Prosofsky looking to bring physicality to Kootenay Ice

Draft pick Karter Prosofsky looking to bring physicality to Kootenay Ice

Defenceman selected in second round excited for future, attending training camp in Cranbrook

Draft pick Karter Prosofsky looking to bring physicality to Kootenay Ice
Kootenay Ice add nine prospects at 2018 WHL Bantam Draft

Kootenay Ice add nine prospects at 2018 WHL Bantam Draft

Four forwards, four defencemen and a goalie drafted into organization in important day for future

Kootenay Ice add nine prospects at 2018 WHL Bantam Draft
Carson Lambos ‘super excited’ for future with Kootenay Ice

Carson Lambos ‘super excited’ for future with Kootenay Ice

Team’s top pick, second overall selection at Bantam Draft looking to become impact defenceman in WHL

Carson Lambos ‘super excited’ for future with Kootenay Ice
Kootenay Ice season seat drive entering stretch run for ‘early bird’ rates

Kootenay Ice season seat drive entering stretch run for ‘early bird’ rates

Team continues to strive for goal of 2,500 season ticket holders, believe prices are ‘affordable’

Kootenay Ice season seat drive entering stretch run for ‘early bird’ rates
(Left to right) Carson Lambos, Zack Stringer and Logan Stankoven are considered to be three of the top eligible players for the 2018 WHL Bantam Draft.

Kootenay Ice entering Bantam Draft with “best player available mentality”

Team confident in impact selection with second overall pick, will stick to plan through seven rounds

(Left to right) Carson Lambos, Zack Stringer and Logan Stankoven are considered to be three of the top eligible players for the 2018 WHL Bantam Draft.
Michael King stands in front of Calgary Hitmen goalie Nick Schneider early in the first period on Saturday night, before scoring the game’s first goal near the midway point of the frame. (Brad McLeod Photo)

King kicks off 5-1 Kootenay Ice ‘Teddy Toss’ win over Calgary

Sophomore forward scores first period goal in top-heavy trouncing of divisional rivals at home

Michael King stands in front of Calgary Hitmen goalie Nick Schneider early in the first period on Saturday night, before scoring the game’s first goal near the midway point of the frame. (Brad McLeod Photo)
Kootenay Ice close BC road trip against Royals, Giants

Kootenay Ice close BC road trip against Royals, Giants

Team looking to finish long road trip with pair of wins over tough competition, some familiar faces

Kootenay Ice close BC road trip against Royals, Giants
Kootenay Ice foiled by rookie goalie, lose 3-1 in Prince George

Kootenay Ice foiled by rookie goalie, lose 3-1 in Prince George

Taylor Gauthier makes 40 saves in close game highlighted by performances from 16-year-olds

Kootenay Ice foiled by rookie goalie, lose 3-1 in Prince George
17-year-old Kootenay Ice goalie Duncan McGovern earned his first shutout of his WHL career against the Kamloops Blazers on Sunday. (Brad McLeod Photo)

Kootenay Ice survive barrage of bears, pull off road win

Team faces back-to-back ‘teddy toss’ nights, fall to Kelowna before earning shutout win in Kamloops

17-year-old Kootenay Ice goalie Duncan McGovern earned his first shutout of his WHL career against the Kamloops Blazers on Sunday. (Brad McLeod Photo)