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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 North Okanagan Knights (white) scored a 4-1 win over the hometown 100 Mile House Wranglers in KIJHL action Saturday, Dec. 10, in the South Cariboo. (Black Press - file photo)

Hager has Knight to remember for North Okanagan in win over 100 Mile House

KIJHL - Knights goalie records 60 saves in three periods as North Okanagan defeats Wranglers 4-1

 

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

Creston junior hockey team 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)
Vernon’s Kevin-Thomas Walters of the North Oknaagan Knights (front) has re-joined the organization as a 20-year-old forward. Walters was the team’s leading scorer in 2019-20 before heading to Junior A stops in B.C., Alberta, and Saskatchewan. (Morning Star - file photo)

UPDATE: 100 Mile House Wranglers salvage KIJHL exhibition split with Knights

Hometown Wranglers win 5-3 Sunday after suffering 6-2 setback Saturday night

Vernon’s Kevin-Thomas Walters of the North Oknaagan Knights (front) has re-joined the organization as a 20-year-old forward. Walters was the team’s leading scorer in 2019-20 before heading to Junior A stops in B.C., Alberta, and Saskatchewan. (Morning Star - file photo)
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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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Players looked to impress at an Identification Camp for the 100 Mile House Wranglers in Quesnel on Aug. 18/19. (Cassidy Dankochik Photo - Quesnel Cariboo Observer)

100 Mile House Wranglers coach eager for Quesnel to join KIJHL

100 Mile House head coach Dale Hladun was excited during an ID camp at Arena 2 in Quesnel

Players looked to impress at an Identification Camp for the 100 Mile House Wranglers in Quesnel on Aug. 18/19. (Cassidy Dankochik Photo - Quesnel Cariboo Observer)
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)
A KIJHL franchise could begin playing in Quesnel in fall of 2022. (File Photo)

Quesnel KIJHL expansion bid has owner, community meetings planned for August

Rob McMillan is looking to put together a team to help bring a junior B team to the city

A KIJHL franchise could begin playing in Quesnel in fall of 2022. (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 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.