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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

 

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 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 Chase Heat’s Gavin Mattey tries to muscle by the 100 Mile House Wranglers’ Jack Stewart to get puck past Wranglers’ goalie Jordan Wilde in game five of the teams’ playoff series on March 5, 2020. The game ended with a 4-1 win for the Wranglers, bringing the Heat’s playoff run to a close. (Rick Koch photo)

Wrangler’s new president Greg Aiken preparing for an uncertain season

‘We’re hoping there’s going to be hockey but we also don’t want to endanger anyone’s health’

The Chase Heat’s Gavin Mattey tries to muscle by the 100 Mile House Wranglers’ Jack Stewart to get puck past Wranglers’ goalie Jordan Wilde in game five of the teams’ playoff series on March 5, 2020. The game ended with a 4-1 win for the Wranglers, bringing the Heat’s playoff run to a close. (Rick Koch photo)
Aidan Morrison brings the puck into the offensive zone for the Wranglers during a game in November 2019. (File photo)

Former Wrangler receives KIJHL bursary

‘Any bit of money helps a lot for next year’

Aidan Morrison brings the puck into the offensive zone for the Wranglers during a game in November 2019. (File photo)
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 President Bill Olhausen (left) presents Revelstoke Grizzlies Head Coach Ryan Parent with the KIJHL Coach of the Year award before the first game of the Doug Birks Division Final series in Revelstoke on March 6, 2018. All the coaches in the KIJHL vote for the peer they think is most deserving. Parent was also recognized as Coach of the Year in the Doug Birks Division. (Marissa Tiel/ Revelstoke Review)

Wranglers tame Grizzlies in Game 1 of Doug Birks Division Final

100 Mile steals 4-1 road win to take 1-0 series lead against the Revelstoke Grizzlies

KIJHL President Bill Olhausen (left) presents Revelstoke Grizzlies Head Coach Ryan Parent with the KIJHL Coach of the Year award before the first game of the Doug Birks Division Final series in Revelstoke on March 6, 2018. All the coaches in the KIJHL vote for the peer they think is most deserving. Parent was also recognized as Coach of the Year in the Doug Birks Division. (Marissa Tiel/ Revelstoke Review)
Kevin Fillier, Frazer Dodd, Cameron Lockard and Rob Raju celebrate a goal during their 10-9 losing effort against the Chase Heat on Jan. 27. Brendan Kyle Jure effort.

100 Mile House Wranglers head coach calls out Wranglers leadership after overtime loss

Dale Hladun said team needs to work on defensive coverage and let go of personal agendas

Kevin Fillier, Frazer Dodd, Cameron Lockard and Rob Raju celebrate a goal during their 10-9 losing effort against the Chase Heat on Jan. 27. Brendan Kyle Jure effort.
Kolten Carpenter was a mainstay on the blue-line for the Wranglers during their 2015-16 season. File photo.

Where are they now? The 2015-16 KIJHL champions

The defence

Kolten Carpenter was a mainstay on the blue-line for the Wranglers during their 2015-16 season. File photo.
100 Mile Wranglers coach Dale Hladun takes a moment on the bench during a past spring tryout camp. This year’s camp will take place April 21-23.

Wranglers coach looks forward

Junior Hockey Showcase and tryout camp to be held April 21-23 in 100 Mile House

100 Mile Wranglers coach Dale Hladun takes a moment on the bench during a past spring tryout camp. This year’s camp will take place April 21-23.

KIJHL bids have been turned down for now

League wants to make sure foundation is strong before expansion

  • Feb 2, 2017
Williams Lake and Quesnel are looking to join the KIJHL.

Groups in Williams Lake and Quesnel want to join the KIJHL

Governors will vote on bids and it may cause a rift within the league

Williams Lake and Quesnel are looking to join the KIJHL.
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Wranglers in hunt for division title

Players need to return from Christmas and play every shift like it's their last

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Wranglers trade for size and experience

Coach: 'Boys have to pay attention to details and winning the Wranglers way'

Wranglers pick up two points on road swing

Team was shorthanded, played well and got great goal-tending from Clay Stevenson

Wranglers drop two close games on weekend

Looking to rebound during a three-game road trip this weekend

Wranglers worked hard to fend off the Kamloops Storm during the first period of their Nov. 12 tilt in 100 Mile House

Wranglers split points in weekend games with Kamloops

Teams win in overtime in the own barns to collect three points in standings

Wranglers worked hard to fend off the Kamloops Storm during the first period of their Nov. 12 tilt in 100 Mile House
Wranglers' defenceman Liam Dodd had a good game at home against the Revelstoke Grizzlies on Nov. 6. Here

Wranglers pick up four points on weekend

Younger players got extra playing time due to injuries and a call-up

Wranglers' defenceman Liam Dodd had a good game at home against the Revelstoke Grizzlies on Nov. 6. Here

Wranglers knocked off Posse 4-2 on Nov. 4

Justin Bond scored two goals, including winner, set up another – named game star

Defenceman Todd Bredo has been a steadying influence on the blue line for the Wranglers this season. He is one of a handful of players returning from last year's championship team. Bredo has collected six assists so far this year and is one of the leaders in the Wranglers's hit parade.

Wranglers remain at top of Doug Birks Division

Exciting young guns starting to find their way in the KIJHL

Defenceman Todd Bredo has been a steadying influence on the blue line for the Wranglers this season. He is one of a handful of players returning from last year's championship team. Bredo has collected six assists so far this year and is one of the leaders in the Wranglers's hit parade.