ACHA’s Wolverines like “hockey IQ” River Rush’s Unrau brings

Reece Unrau of the Quesnel River Rush has committed to play for the University of Flint-Michigan Wolverines in the American Collegiate Hockey Association Division 1 next fall. The Winnipeg, Man., native was second on the River Rush blue line in points with 21 in 42 games, and scored a goal in six playoff games. “We […]

ACHA’s Wolverines “love” two-way play River Rush’s George brings

Ian George of the Quesnel River Rush has committed to play for the University of Flint-Michigan Wolverines in the American Collegiate Hockey Association Division 1 next fall. The Beaumont, Alta., native had 16 goals and 32 points in 44 games and added two points in five playoff games. George’s 32 points ranked him fifth among […]

KIJHL Power Rankings (Week 21)

The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League (KIJHL) is pleased to announce its Power Rankings for Week 21.   The Kimberley Dynamiters began their week with a 7-3 win over the Columbia Valley Rockies. A four-goal second period pushed the Dynamiters to victory with Braeden Jack netting the winner with his 10th goal. Kimberley was led […]

KIJHL announces its Team of the Week (Week 20)

The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League is pleased to announce its Team of the Week for the period ending Feb. 8.   Forwards Lynden Donald-Gorman – Quesnel River Rush The Edmonton native had three goals and six points in three games helping the River Rush win two of its three games in the Kootenay’s. He […]

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 […]

All-around game helps Schaufele net Rookie of the Week

The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League has named Quesnel River Rush forward Gavyn Schaufele as its Rookie of the Week for the period ending Jan. 25. This is Schaufele’s second Rookie of the Week selection. See our latest Rookie of the Week.

KIJHL announces Team of the Week (Week 18)

The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League is pleased to announce its Team of the Week for the period ending Jan. 25. Forwards Brendan Kindlein – Quesnel River Rush The Calgary native was an assist machine with back-to-back three-assist performances, while adding a goal. Kindlein finished the week at plus-5 while averaging 13:41 per game. He […]

KIJHL Power Rankings (Week 18)

The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League (KIJHL) is pleased to announce its Power Rankings for Week 17. The Merritt Centennials went a perfect 2-0 on the weekend, highlighted by a dramatic comeback win on Jan. 24 against the Princeton Posse. Trailing 4-0 just eight minutes into the game, the Centennials battled back and earned a […]

KIJHL announces Team of the Week (Week 17)

The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League is pleased to announce its Team of the Week for the period ending Jan.18. Forwards Diego Cazac – Quesnel River Rush The Calgary native had five points – all assists – in two games, but it was against his former team – the 100 Mile House Wranglers that he […]

KIJHL Power Rankings (Week 17)

The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League (KIJHL) is pleased to announce its Power Rankings for Week 17.   The Revelstoke Grizzlies won both their games last week starting with a 5-0 shutout against the Osoyoos Coyotes on Jan. 16. Brock Hudson opened the scoring with his second goal of the season a minute into the […]