Western International Junior Hockey League Releases 2026–27 Inaugural Regular Season Schedule The Western International Junior Hockey League (WIJHL) is pleased to announce the release of its 2026–27 regular season schedule. The league’s inaugural season will officially begin on Friday, September 18, 2026, with all ten WIJHL clubs taking to the ice to open what promises […]
The Western International Junior Hockey League (WIJHL) is pleased to announce the divisional alignment for our inaugural season. The North Division will consist of the 100 Mile House Wranglers, Chase Heat, Enderby Icemen, Golden Rockets, and the Sicamous Eagles. The South Division will consist of the Castlegar Rebels, Creston Valley Thunder, Kelowna Chiefs, Oliver Outlaws, […]
The Western International Junior Hockey League (WIJHL) is proud to announce an affiliation agreement with the Abbotsford Venom HC. This affiliation agreement is a win-win for the both the WIJHL and the Venom. The agreement provides the WIJHL and its member teams with the ability to call up talented Venom players when roster needs arise, […]
CASTLEGAR, BC – The Castlegar Rebels Junior Hockey Club is proud to congratulate Alex Evin on his appointment with the Trail Smoke Eaters of the BCHL. Alex will join the organization as Associate Coach, Assistant General Manager, and Skills Director. Alex has been an invaluable member of the Rebels organization, demonstrating outstanding leadership, professionalism, and […]
WESTERN INTERNATIONAL JUNIOR HOCKEY LEAGUE APPROVES EXPANSION FRANCHISE IN OLIVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA Oliver, BC – The Western International Junior Hockey League (WIJHL) is proud to announce the approval of an expansion franchise in the Town of Oliver, British Columbia. Beginning in the upcoming season, Oliver will officially join the WIJHL, bringing junior hockey to one of the […]
ENDERBY, BC — The Western International Junior Hockey League (WIJHL) is proud to announce the addition of the Enderby Icemen as the league’s newest expansion franchise set to hit the ice for the 2026/2027 season. The addition of the Icemen marks another significant step forward in the continued growth and evolution of the WIJHL, further […]
Eight former members of the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League (KIJHL) have announced that they will create their own independent league starting in 2026-27, called the Western International Junior Hockey League (WIJHL), and will no longer be affiliated with the KIJHL, Hockey Canada or BC Hockey, following the end of the 2025-26 season. The eight […]
