Posse alum Garteig completes 10th pro season

Princeton Posse alum Michael Garteig (2008-09) just completed his 10th season of pro hockey and fourth straight in Germany’s top league, the Penny DEL. The Prince George native played for the Augsburger Panther.  It was a tough season for the Panther, who won 13 of their 52 games, including two by shootout, to finish 11th […]

KIJHL announces its Stars of the Week (March 29)

The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League (KIJHL) is pleased to announce its Stars of the Week for the period ending March 29.  Forward – Bryton Morrow – Princeton Posse The Ardrossan, Alta., native scored twice and collected six assists for eight points in four games in their defeat of the Revelstoke Grizzlies in the second […]

KIJHL announces its Stars of the Week (March 22)

The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League (KIJHL) is pleased to announce its Stars of the Week for the period ending March 22.  Forward – Jaden Rusznak – Kimberley Dynamiters The Okotoks, Alta., native put up three goals and seven points in the opening two games of their series against the Fernie Ghostriders. Rusznak set up […]

KIJHL announces its Stars of the Week

The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League (KIJHL) is pleased to announce its Stars of the Week for the period ending March 15.  Forward – Will Bell – Princeton Posse The Dunmore, Alta., native was a key offensive driver helping the Posse force their series against the Kelowna Chiefs to Game 7. Bell had four goals […]

Chimera and Vopat lean on NHL dads for growth

Cale Chimera and Nicholas Vopat are Kootenay International Junior Hockey League players with NHL bloodlines. A rookie with the Princeton Posse, Chimera’s father Jason had a 16-year NHL career with five teams starting with the Edmonton Oilers (1,107 GP, 415 points). Vopat’s father Roman played 133 NHL games with four teams and 12 seasons professionally […]

KIJHL Power Rankings (Week 20)

The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League (KIJHL) is pleased to announce its Power Rankings for Week 20.   The Grand Forks Border Bruins won both its weekend games, starting with a 6-3 win over the Golden Rockets. Nash Wassing’s goal (13) to make it 4-0 at 11:10 of the third period stood as the winner. […]

KIJHL announces its Team of the Week (Week 19)

The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League is pleased to announce its Team of the Week for the period ending Feb.1.   Forwards Brady Magarrell – Beaver Valley Nitehawks The Coaldale, Alta., native had a monster offensive weekend with three goals and six assists in two games with a +12 rating. He wasn’t on the ice […]

KIJHL Power Rankings (Week 16)

The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League (KIJHL) is pleased to announce its Power Rankings for Week 16.   The Revelstoke Grizzlies have taken the No.1 spot from the Beaver Valley Nitehawks following a pair of wins last week. They defeated the Kelowna Chiefs 4-3 in overtime. Maddox Popke scored twice (4), including the winner and […]

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 Power Rankings (Week 9)

The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League (KIJHL) is pleased to announce its Power Rankings for Week 9. The Revelstoke Grizzlies won both their games last week, and didn’t surrender a goal. They defeated the Princeton Posse 1-0 in a shootout. Austin Seibel won the goalie battle with a 28-save shutout that included three more saves […]