The hockey community has once again shown its incredible heart. Last weekend, tragedy struck the Spokane Jr Chiefs when the family of player Patrick Carollo was involved in a car accident on their way to a Fernie tournament. Patrick’s sister, Amelia, lost her life, while his mother required multiple surgeries. Despite the heartbreak, the Chiefs […]
Taylor Haggerty (Fernie Ghostriders), Johnathan Strecheniuk (Beaver Valley Nitehawks), and Tyler Picha (Spokane Braves) have been selected as the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League 3 Stars of the Week for the period ending Nov. 24/24. Haggerty – Top Forward – The Sherwood Park, Alta., native had four goals and five points along with a […]
These jerseys will not arrive in time for Christmas. To order click here. We are offering custom replicas of our Military Appreciation Night jersey for just $75. You’ll have the opportunity to choose your preferred size, name, and number to personalize the jersey. Please note that the replica jerseys will not include the US flag […]
Saturday, November 23rd is Military Appreciation Night presented by Gesa Credit Union. We will be wearing military themed jerseys as we take on the @NelsonLeafs . The military themed jerseys will be up for auction in the lobby of Eagles Ice Arena with 100% of the proceeds benefitting the Washington State Fallen Heroes Project. Get […]
Neil Murdoch Division The Nelson Leafs are embarking on another three games in a three-day weekend. Head coach-general manager Briar McNaney gave the players some time off, then had a maintenance and skills day. McNaney said that Quinn Ramsay is playing a very strong two-way game and is “probably the best two-way forward I’ve been […]
Spokane Braves alum Derek Ryan (2002-04) came within a game of winning the Stanley Cup with the Edmonton Oilers last spring. Now, as the Oilers begin a new season, they aim to return to the Stanley Cup Final. KIJHL communications director Emanuel Sequeira caught up with Ryan over the phone before he headed back […]
Heading into the third weekend of the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League season, Connor Hovelkamp of the Nelson Leafs and Ashton Gallagher of the Sicamous Eagles are the lone players to record hat-tricks. Five goalies have had shut out performances, starting with Brenner Fyfe of the Kamloops Storm with a 43-save effort, Evan Leggett […]
Karsen Kendall of the Spokane Braves will play for the Eastern Washington University Eagles in the American Collegiate Hockey Association Division II this season. The Spokane, Wash., product played one season in the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League and registered two points in 22 games along with 43 penalty minutes. “I improved the most […]
Following an 11-win season, Spokane Braves head coach Michael Bay has been working to not only pick the right players for his roster, but building the confidence of the returning players. In their Quick Shift team preview, Bay said there’s so much potential to unlock with them. The confidence is already growing as they […]
The Spokane Braves have traded forward Tie Schumacher to the Kam River Fighting Walleye of the SIJHL for a Player Development Fee. We want to thank Tie and his father Darin for their contributions to the Spokane Braves, and wish them all the best going forward.
