Christian Rapp of the Quesnel River Rush has committed to play collegiate hockey for the Northwood University Timberwolves in the American Collegiate Hockey Association this fall. Rapp said getting this opportunity is big. Getting his degree is important and he was welcomed at Northwood University, whose roster features players he knows. “I have heard good […]

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 […]

The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League is proud to announce the 11 student-athletes  and an official that it has selected to receive league bursaries for the 2024-25 season. Each bursary is valued at $1,000 and will be applied towards post-secondary studies. Today the league announces the recipients from the Okanagan-Shuswap Conference.   Aiden Morcom – […]

This week the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League (KIJHL) is announcing its Overall Award winners for on-ice excellence: Most Valuable Player, Top Scorer, Top Defenceman, Top Goaltender, Rookie of the Year, Most Sportsmanlike Player, Coach of the Year and the newly added General Manager of the Year.  Today the KIJHL is pleased to announce Cash […]