Devon Barclay of the Nelson Leafs has committed to play for the Okanagan Lakers in the B.C. Intercollegiate Hockey League next fall. “I am excited to commit to the Okanagan Lakers to continue my hockey and academic career,” said Barclay, a Grande Prairie, Alta., native. “I’d like to thank my family, coaches, teammates, and everyone […]

BC Hockey announced today that its Board of Directors has unanimously approved a membership application from the British Columbia Hockey Conference to become the province’s sanctioned Junior A league. As a result of this decision, a total of 22 teams — including 14 current KIJHL members — will begin play in the BCHC across three […]

NOTICE OF AGM The Nelson Leafs Hockey Society 2026 Annual General Meeting will be held in the Multi-Purpose Room at the nelson & District Community Complex on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 7:00 pm. All members and those wanting to make a positive contribution to our junior hockey family are welcome to attend. Got Questions? […]

The Nelson Leafs Hockey Society is proud to announce that Gianni Mangone has been named Head Coach and General Manager for the 2026/27 season. 💥 Mangone has served as Assistant Coach with the Nelson Leafs for the past two seasons, stepping into the Head Coach role midway through both years. His leadership, commitment, and seamless […]

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 […]