KIJHL announces its Team of the Week (Week 20)

The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League is pleased to announce its Team of the Week for the period ending Feb. 8.   Forwards Lynden Donald-Gorman – Quesnel River Rush The Edmonton native had three goals and six points in three games helping the River Rush win two of its three games in the Kootenay’s. He […]

Scholarship & Bursary applications now open

The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League is now accepting league scholarship and bursary applications for the 2025-26 season. The application deadline is March 20, 2026. The KIJHL administers two scholarship awards: the Jaxon Joseph Memorial Scholarship and the Grant Sheridan Memorial Scholarship. The Jaxon Joseph Memorial Scholarship was created in memory of the former Beaver […]

KIJHL announces Team of the Week (Week 17)

The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League is pleased to announce its Team of the Week for the period ending Jan.18. Forwards Diego Cazac – Quesnel River Rush The Calgary native had five points – all assists – in two games, but it was against his former team – the 100 Mile House Wranglers that he […]

KIJHL announces Team of the Week (Week 15)

The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League is pleased to announce its Team of the Week for the period ending Jan.4.   Forwards Cameron Oien – Spokane Braves The co-captain was a factor in three straight wins against the Nelson Leafs, Castlegar Rebels and Grand Forks Border Bruins with two goals and four assists. Oien scored […]

KIJHL Notebook: Skarsen, Mullin & Oien on 100 point milestones

Teghan Mullin, Cameron Oien and Ben Skarsen are the latest Kootenay International Junior Hockey League players to reach the 100-career-point milestone. Skarsen, the captain of the Fernie Ghostriders, reached the mark in memorable fashion on Dec. 19 against the Columbia Valley Rockies, scoring the game-winning goal in his 100th career KIJHL regular-season game. KIJHL: Heading […]

Spokane Braves to wear the 2002-2004 retro jersey for all remaining home games

We are pleased to announce that we will be wearing our 2002–2004 retro jerseys at home for the remainder of the season, starting with our game tomorrow evening at 6 PM on New Year’s Eve against the Castlegar Rebels. These jerseys will be available for auction online beginning on New Year’s Day and concluding on […]

KIJHL Notebook: Stirbu thrives in November, Croatia calls on Svircic

Kelowna Chiefs forward Brenden Stirbu put together a standout November with nine goals and 17 points in nine games, while Spokane Braves forward Luka Svircic earned an invitation to represent Croatia at the IIHF U20 World Championship Division 2 Group A tournament in January. Both rookies hail from California — Stirbu from Huntington Beach, and […]

KIJHL announces Team of the Week (Week 12)

The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League is pleased to announce its Team of the Week for the period ending Dec.7.   Forwards Jake Neufeld – Revelstoke Grizzlies The third-year forward out of Calgary had a big weekend for the Grizzlies with four goals and three assists in two games helping them win twice. He played […]

Braves alumnus Humphreys “honored” to captain NCAA D3 Falcons

Spokane Braves alumnus Derek Humphreys has been named captain of the Concordia University Wisconsin Falcons for this season. Humphreys is in his senior year in the NCAA D3 program and has a goal in four games.  “It’s an honor and privilege to be the captain and lead our team. For me, it’s about being someone […]

Please welcome our newest partner Chick-fil-A

The Spokane Braves are pleased to welcome aboard our newest partner Chick-fil-A – North Spokane.   Chick-fil-A will not only be a partner all season long, but they will be the presenting sponsor of our Faith & Family Night on January 3rd vs the Grand Forks Border Bruins.  We will be offering Family 4-Pack of […]