The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League finished its 16th week. The KIJHL Power Rankings highlights the top-five teams based on winning percentage and here is how they rank.
Osoyoos Coyotes: (GP: 36 W: 28 L: 2 OTL: 2 SOL: 4) The Coyotes keep their spot at the top of the KIJHL with two wins (9-2 vs. North Okanagan and 5-1 against Princeton) and a shootout loss to Kamloops. The Coyotes are 19 goals from hitting the 200-goal mark on the season, which they could accomplish in four games, based on their 5.03 goals per game average.
Revelstoke Grizzlies: (GP: 35 W: 26 L: 7 OTL: 1 SOL: 1) The Grizzlies remain in second spot after winning two of three games. They lost 5-4 in a shootout to Chase, then defeated Sicamous 4-1 and bounced back against Chase with a 4-3 shootout win. Of the teams in the top-five based on winning percentage, the Grizzlies have surrendered the fewest goals at 75.
Columbia Valley Rockies: (GP: 36 W: 25 L: 8 OTL: 2 SOL: 1) The Rockies jumped two spots to third thanks to three straight wins over Golden, 2-1, and against Fernie 4-1 and 5-3. Kayde Kinaschuk, Max Kathol and Drew Tkachuk led the team with two goals each in three games.
Kamloops Storm: (GP: 36 W: 25 L: 8 OTL: 2 SOL:1) The Storm stayed in the fourth spot with a 5-0 win over 100 Mile House and a shoot out victory over Osoyoos. The Storm played both their goals over the weekend with Cody Creasy earning his third shutout of the season, turning aside 18 shots in the win against the Wranglers, while Colton Phillips-Watts made 32 saves against Osoyoos.
Nelson Leafs: (GP: 35 W: 25 L: 9 OTL: 0 SOL: 1) The Leafs clawed their way into the top-five with the help of three straight wins, including victories over Kimberley and Grand Forks on Sunday, which pushed the Leafs past the Kimberley Dynamiters by .007. Liam Noble, named the Top Forward for the KIJHL 3 Stars of the Week, led the Leafs with seven points in three games, and was tied with Tyler Pisiak with three goals.
![Nelson, BC — [Feb.13th 2026] — 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 transitions during those periods made him the clear choice to guide the organization forward in a full-time capacity.
Gianni has demonstrated strong leadership and a deep commitment to our players and His dedication to development and
team culture makes him the ideal person to lead the Leafs into the future.
Prior to joining Nelson, Mangone spent two seasons with the Creston Valley Thundercats as Assistant Coach and General Manager, further developing his experience in both bench leadership and hockey operations.
Mangone has a proven track record of advancing players to the next level, helping multiple athletes move on to Junior A programs and collegiate hockey opportunities.
His coaching philosophy centers on player development, advancement, accountability, and continual personal growth — both for his athletes and himself as a coach.
“ I am honored to stay on as the GM/Head Coach with the Nelson Leafs and excited for the opportunity to work with such talented athletes and committed staff”, said Coach Gianni.
“This program has a strong tradition, and I look forward to building a culture of discipline, teamwork, and success both on and off the ice.”
The Nelson Leafs look forward to the 2026/27 season under Mangone’s leadership as preparations begin for training camp and roster development.
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![Nelson, BC — [Feb.13th 2026] — 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 transitions during those periods made him the clear choice to guide the organization forward in a full-time capacity.
Gianni has demonstrated strong leadership and a deep commitment to our players and His dedication to development and
team culture makes him the ideal person to lead the Leafs into the future.
Prior to joining Nelson, Mangone spent two seasons with the Creston Valley Thundercats as Assistant Coach and General Manager, further developing his experience in both bench leadership and hockey operations.
Mangone has a proven track record of advancing players to the next level, helping multiple athletes move on to Junior A programs and collegiate hockey opportunities.
His coaching philosophy centers on player development, advancement, accountability, and continual personal growth — both for his athletes and himself as a coach.
“ I am honored to stay on as the GM/Head Coach with the Nelson Leafs and excited for the opportunity to work with such talented athletes and committed staff”, said Coach Gianni.
“This program has a strong tradition, and I look forward to building a culture of discipline, teamwork, and success both on and off the ice.”
The Nelson Leafs look forward to the 2026/27 season under Mangone’s leadership as preparations begin for training camp and roster development.
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