Tag: Hockey

B.C. unifies Junior A hockey under new provincial conference

Sports Teryn Midzain - April 21, 2026

B.C. is set to overhaul its Junior A hockey system this fall, bringing all sanctioned teams under a new provincial conference aimed at unifying competition and development.

Mustangs’ Declan Pocock named Top Defenceman in the KIJHL

Williams Lake Mustangs Teryn Midzain - April 16, 2026

Williams Lake Mustang, Declan Pocock has been named the Top Defenceman in the KIJHL for the 2025/2026 season. Pocock finished second in the league for defenceman in total points, and tied for first among defenceman for goals.

University of Flint-Michigan takes another two-way Quesnel defenceman

Quesnel River Rush Teryn Midzain - April 10, 2026

The KIJHL annouced that Reece Unrau from the Quesnel River Rush has committed to playing for the University of Flint-Michigan Wolverines in the American Collegiate Hockey Association next fall.

KIJHL releases statement on teams leaving the league

KIJHL Teryn Midzain - April 2, 2026

The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League has issued its statement after the news that eight teams, including the 100 Mile House Wranglers, will be leaving the KIJHL to create their own league.

Kangaroos bounce back win evens up Coy Cup standings

Quesnel Kangaroos Teryn Midzain - April 2, 2026

The Quesnel Kangaroos came back to win their second game in the Coy Cup Championship. The Roos won 3 to 2 over the Rossland Warriors. Now all four teams in the Coy Cup are tied 1-1.

Quesnel’s “two-way” defenseman heads to college

KIJHL Teryn Midzain - April 1, 2026

Quesnel River Rush's two-way defenseman, Ian George has committed to the Univeristy of Flint-Michigan in the American Collegiate Hockey Assiociation Division 1 next fall.

Cariboo hockey playoff clash turns political

City of Williams Lake Teryn Midzain - March 10, 2026

Williams Lake Mayor Surinderpal Rathor has placed a friendly wager with his neighbour and counterpart Mayor Ron Paull of Quesnel based on the outcome of the Williams Lake Mustangs and Quesnel River Rush KIJHL Playoff series.

Quesnel River Rush clinch Cariboo Cup!!

KIJHL Teryn Midzain - January 21, 2026

The Quesnel River Rush claimed the second annual Cariboo Cup over defending title holders the 100 Mile House Wranglers on Tuesday, January 20, in a convincing 6 to 1 victory.

Cariboo Rivals to clash in Central Interior Hockey League

CIHL Teryn Midzain - January 16, 2026

Cariboo rivals the Quesnel Kangaroos and Williams Lake Stampeders will face each other this weekend, continuing their heated rivalry in the CIHL.

River Rush announce latest trade

Quesnel River Rush Teryn Midzain - January 15, 2026

The Quesnel River Rush announced tpday they've acquired the rights for 2006-born Forward Luka Svircic from the Spokane Braves at the trade deadline.

Cariboo rivals swap forwards ahead of weekend clash

KIJHL Teryn Midzain - January 7, 2026

The 100 Mile House Wranglers and Quesnel River Rush swapped forwards ahead of their Cariboo Cup clash this Friday night.

Wranglers going younger on their blue line and in net with three trades

100 Mile House Wranglers Teryn Midzain - November 21, 2025

The 100 Mile House Wranglers are getting a younger defense by acquiring two defencemen and a goalie in trades on Friday, November 21.

River Rush Forward snipes KIJHL’s Rookie of the Week spot

Quesnel River Rush Teryn Midzain - November 20, 2025

Quesnel River Rush's Gavyn Schaufele is the KIJHL's Rookie of the Week through Nov. 16 after scoring five goals and two assists for six points in the last three games for the River Rush.

River Rush shake things up during bye week

Quesnel River Rush Teryn Midzain - November 7, 2025

The Quesnel River Rush traded forward Toren Fron heading into the team's bye weekend to the Kimberley Dynamiters for a forward Spencer Bates and Future Considerations.