The Spokane Braves are returning to the KIJHL

With the US/Canada border being back to its pre-pandemic state, we will be rejoining the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League (KIJHL) for the 2023/24 season.  The 2023/24 season will mark our 50th season in the KIJHL. Darin Schumacher will be returning as our head coach. Darin is currently coaching the North Idaho Knights 18U team. […]

KIJHL, PJHL announce creation of BCHC

The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League and the Pacific Junior Hockey League are pleased to announce the creation of the British Columbia Hockey Conference. This new organization represents a partnership between two of Western Canada’s premier junior hockey leagues to advance their level of competitive hockey in British Columbia. The British Columbia Hockey Conference’s inaugural […]

Spokane Braves withdraw from 2022/23 KIJHL season

The Spokane Braves will not participate in the 2022/23 Kootenay International Junior Hockey League season, the league has announced. The decision comes after the Braves alerted the KIJHL that they would not be able to commit to operating by an August 1st deadline that had previously been set to determine their status. “The Braves have […]

Braves’ alum Feist inks with AHL’s Crunch

On Friday, the American Hockey League’s Syracuse Crunch signed Spokane Braves alum Tyson Feist to a one-year AHL contract, General Manager Stacy Roest announced. Feist, 21, appeared in 65 games with the Kelowna Rockets of the WHL last season where he served as captain. He tallied career highs in goals (15) and assists (24). The Dawson […]

Braves alum Hughes inks with AHL Bears

  The Hershey Bears announced yesterday that the club signed forward Bear Hughes to an American Hockey League contract for the 2022-23 season.  Hughes, 20, a former Spokane Brave, led the Western Hockey League’s Spokane Chiefs in all scoring categories this season, posting a team best in goals (24), assists (43), and points (67). He […]

Spokane Braves withdraw from 2021/22 KIJHL season

The Spokane Braves will not participate in the 2021/22 Kootenay International Junior Hockey League season, the league has announced. The decision comes as the result of continued uncertainty surrounding travel between Canada and the United States due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. “The Braves have been a valued member of the KIJHL for many years […]

KIJHL ANNOUNCES CANCELATION OF THE 20/21 SEASON

The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League (KIJHL) has announced the cancellation of its 2020/21 regular season and playoffs, including the Teck Cup championship. The decision was made following Friday’s update from the provincial government that includes an extension on restrictions in place under the current Provincial Health Order until late February at the earliest. “We […]