Braves alum De Antunano helps Mexico win Gold

Spokane Braves alum Marcello De Antunano (2019-20) helped Mexico win gold at the International Ice Hockey Federation’s Division 3 Group B World Hockey Championship on home soil in Queretaro City. The Irving, Tex., native plays for the University of Utah in the American Collegiate Hockey Association’s Division 2, where he earned the Western Region 2nd […]

Braves’ Ewers joins ACHA’s University of Utah

Alex Ewers of the Spokane Braves has committed to play for the University of Utah in the American Collegiate Hockey Association this fall. Ewers, 18, spent one season playing for his hometown Braves and had nine points in 43 games. “I am excited and thankful for this new opportunity that allows me to play competitive […]

Braves alum Tritt turns pro with ECHL’s Swamp Rabbits

On March 28, the Greenville Swamp Rabbits in the ECHL announced the signing of Spokane Braves alum Dawson Tritt (2017-18) to his first professional contract. The next day, Tritt, 24, collected an assist – his first career point for the affiliate of the NHL’s Los Angeles Kings. The 6-2, 180-pound forward completed his NCAA college […]

NCAA D3 Dutchmen get their guy in Braves’ Ames

Owen Ames of the Spokane Braves has committed to play for the Lebanon Valley College Dutchmen in National Collegiate Athletic Association Division III next fall. “I’m excited to get things going at LVC,” said Ames, who thanked his family, coaches and teammates who helped him achieve this. Ames finished third on the Braves with 24 […]

The KIJHL Notebook: Kootenay Conference – Ghostriders details and habits

The Princeton Posse lead the KIJHL with scoring the first goal in a game, having done it 30 times in 43 games. Next are the Revelstoke Grizzlies with 28 first goals in 42 games. The Merritt Centennials and Grand Forks Border Bruins are next with 26. The Fernie Ghostriders have 25. Here are the top-five […]

KIJHL Notebook: Kootenay Conference – Evin excited to coach Rebels

Alex Evin is excited to be back on a bench after a two-month break, that was long enough for him. The Castlegar native spent eight years with the BCHL’s Prince George Spruce Kings, where he won the BCHL’s Fred Page Cup in 2019.  Evin joked about “getting bored” and the opportunity came to join the […]

Top Shelf: The KIJHL podcast for Jan. 31

Welcome to Top Shelf: The KIJHL podcast. This week on Top Shelf, the I-N-E-Plus-Nutrition player spotlight is with Owen Ivanov of the Kelowna Chiefs. The alumni spot is with former Spokane Braves player Dawson Tritt who is in his fourth season of NCAA Div 1. And on the Bench Boss segment Terry Jones from the […]

Braves alum Tritt excited about NCAA D1 Lakers playoffs

Spokane Braves alum Dawson Tritt (2017-18) is in his fourth and final season of NCAA DI hockey with the Lake Superior State Lakers. As a 17-year-old, Tritt had 43 points in 43 games for the Braves, then joined the BCHL Alberni Valley Bulldogs for three seasons and spent one in the North America Hockey League […]

KIJHL Notebook: Kootenay Conference trade deadline moves

We complete trade deadline coverage in this week’s KIJHL Notebook  with the Kootenay Conference, as respective general managers share how it was for them and what they wanted to do to improve their respective rosters.   Eddie Mountain Division Kimberley Dynamiters  Nate Tillmanns (2005, F) acquired from Kamloops Head coach-general manager Derek Stuart wasn’t very […]

Top Shelf: The KIJHL podcast for Jan.24

Welcome to Top Shelf: The KIJHL podcast. This week on Top Shelf, the ine+nutrition player spotlight is on Tyler Picha of the Spokane Braves. The Bench Boss segment features Terry Jones from the Beaver Valley Nitehawks …   Top Shelf: The KIJHL Podcast – S3 E16 – January 24 | RSS.com