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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 Nelson Leafs and Beaver Valley Nitehawks were handed a number of suspensions after both teams brawled during a game Dec. 31 in Nelson. Photo: Hockey TV

VIDEO: B.C. hockey coach suspended indefinitely; players penalized after brawl during Kootenay junior game

Fights broke out during a Dec. 31 game in Nelson

 

The Creston Valley Thunder Cats are on a two-year probation for alleged hazing. (Photo by Kelsey Yates)

Creston Valley Thunder Cats on 2-year probation following hazing investigation

Hazing was reported by staff on Sept. 13

The Creston Valley Thunder Cats are on a two-year probation for alleged hazing. (Photo by Kelsey Yates)
The Kimberley Dynamiters held their main camp this past weekend at the Civic Centre. Kimberley Dynamiters Hockey photo

Coach Stuart impressed with the Dynamiter team that will hit the ice this Friday in Fernie

Many returning veterans and some promising rookies

The Kimberley Dynamiters held their main camp this past weekend at the Civic Centre. Kimberley Dynamiters Hockey photo
KIJHL Commissioner Jeff Dubois alongside Cole Berg, Will McPhee, Carter Bettenson and Owen Chamberland with the presentation of the Teck Cup. (Steve Piccollo)

Revelstoke Grizzlies hoist the Teck Cup, defeat Nelson 6-4 to become KIJHL champions

The Grizzlies are back-to-back champions following a pair of cancelled seasons

KIJHL Commissioner Jeff Dubois alongside Cole Berg, Will McPhee, Carter Bettenson and Owen Chamberland with the presentation of the Teck Cup. (Steve Piccollo)
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)
Revelstoke Grizzlies. (Liam Harrap/Revelstoke Review)

COVID benches Revelstoke Grizzlies for the season

News comes after multiple members test positive for the virus

Revelstoke Grizzlies. (Liam Harrap/Revelstoke Review)
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)
The The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League (KIJHL) announced a pause on all regular season play until Dec. 8, 2020 at the earliest, following the latest province-wide restrictions due to COVID-19. (Tyler Harper/Black Press)

KIJHL pauses play for two weeks in wake of new COVID-19 restrictions

The league will cease playing regular season games until Dec. 8 at the earliest

The The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League (KIJHL) announced a pause on all regular season play until Dec. 8, 2020 at the earliest, following the latest province-wide restrictions due to COVID-19. (Tyler Harper/Black Press)
The KIJHL is proceeding with this weekend’s scheduled games despite new COVID-19 restrictions. (File photo by THE CANADIAN PRESS)

KIJHL proceeds with weekend games despite new COVID-19 restrictions

The league falls entirely within Interior Health and is already playing within four-team cohorts

The KIJHL is proceeding with this weekend’s scheduled games despite new COVID-19 restrictions. (File photo by THE CANADIAN PRESS)
The Revelstoke Grizzlies played the Princeton Posse Nov. 8, 2019 with a final score of 2-2 after double overtime. (Liam Harrap/Revelstoke Review)

KIJHL looking for government assistance to keep sticks on the ice

Commissioner says league may not continue without support

The Revelstoke Grizzlies played the Princeton Posse Nov. 8, 2019 with a final score of 2-2 after double overtime. (Liam Harrap/Revelstoke Review)
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
Mayor Mary Giuliano from Fernie visited Kimberley Mayor Don McCormick in a Dynamiter’s jersey in 2017 to settle their bet after the Dynamiters dispatched the Ghostriders. Bulletin file

The bet is on; Kimberley and Invermere mayors bet on playoff series

The Kimberley Dynamiters are in the second round of the KIJHL playoffs…

Mayor Mary Giuliano from Fernie visited Kimberley Mayor Don McCormick in a Dynamiter’s jersey in 2017 to settle their bet after the Dynamiters dispatched the Ghostriders. Bulletin file
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
Recipient of the most hardware was Brock Palmer, who was awarded MVP, Most Popular, Best Forward, and Leading Scorer. He also received a Century Club award for playing over 100 KIJHL games. Presenting the MVP award are James Leroux and Derek Stuart. Sponsored by Melody Motors.

Kimberley Dynamiters present annual awards

The Kimberley Dynamiters Hockey Club held their annual awards night last Sunday…

Recipient of the most hardware was Brock Palmer, who was awarded MVP, Most Popular, Best Forward, and Leading Scorer. He also received a Century Club award for playing over 100 KIJHL games. Presenting the MVP award are James Leroux and Derek Stuart. Sponsored by Melody Motors.
The Dynamiter Player of the Month for January is Cam Russell. Above he accepts the award from Nitro’s board member Troy Pollock. J. Righton file.

Nitros win two over the weekend

Two more wins will see the Dynamiters beat Revelstoke for league title

The Dynamiter Player of the Month for January is Cam Russell. Above he accepts the award from Nitro’s board member Troy Pollock. J. Righton file.