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 […]

The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League completed its 22nd week of regular season action for the 2024-25 season. The KIJHL Power Rankings highlight the top-five teams based on winning percentage, with various tie-breakers to help decide positioning.   The Grand Forks Border Bruins keep their No. 1 spot. They won both their games, first defeating […]

Welcome to Top Shelf: The KIJHL podcast. This week on Top Shelf, the ine+nutrition player spotlight shines on Kaleb Preymak of the Chase Heat. The Alumni Clip is with former Grand Forks Border Bruin Elvis Gorontzy-Slack, who is playing in Bremen, Germany and on the Bench Boss segment Jed Houseman from the Golden Rockets. Top […]

Grand Forks Border Bruins alum Elvis Gorontzy-Slack (2019-20) is playing professional hockey with the Weserstars Bremen in Germany. The Jasper, Alta., native decided to leave the Nipissing University Lakers for a European hockey adventure in his mother’s hometown. In eight games, Gorontzy-Slack has seven goals and 12 assists for 19 points.  KIJHL communications director Emanuel […]