Junior A Hockey

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Priority ice time for Junior A Grizzlies’ won’t impact other arena users

July 3, 2024 by Melissa Jameson

An amendment to an existing ice allocation policy that will see ice time at the Revelstoke Arena prioritized for the Revelstoke Grizzlies junior hockey team won’t impact other arena users, according to the city’s director of Parks and Recreation Laurie Donato.

In July 2023, the Kootenay International Hockey League announced the 20 clubs in its league had been reclassified from Junior B to Junior A, Tier 2 for the 2023/2024 Season.

Speaking to council at its regular meeting on June 25, Donato said the reclassification by BC Hockey means the Grizzlies’ need to meet requirements set for Junior A leagues. Among these requirements is having priority in terms of ice allocation at the arena.

Revelstoke city councillor Aaron Orlando asked about the potential impact on other users, and whether those users had been consulted on the policy amendment.

Council approved the motion to amend the ice allocation policy, with councillor Orlando opposed.

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Nelson Leafs focussed on 2024-25 season after early playoff exit

March 8, 2024 by Scott Onyschak

The Nelson Leafs disappointing season ended last week losing in the first round of the playoffs to the Grand Forks Border Bruins four games to one.

Although the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League (KIJHL) playoffs are still underway, the Leafs have moved their focus to next season. Head coach Briar McNaney is in Penticton this weekend to scout the Canadian Sport School Hockey League (CSSHL) U17 playoffs.

McNaney, who is currently in negotiations to renew his contract with the team, expects several roster changes in 2024-25. Five 2003 born players have aged out and are evaluating college options and nine players are entering their age 20 season but the league allows for only six 20 year olds on the roster.

There could be changes to the coaching staff as well. McNaney mentioned that everyone is currently under evaluation.

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PEC Council approves agreement with Wellington Dukes but not free ice time

September 1, 2023 by Alexander Wright

On Tuesday (Aug. 29), Council approved of a new five-year licence and use agreement between the County and the Wellington Dukes Junior Hockey Club for the latter’s use of the Wellington & District Community Centre.

There was some discussion from councillors as to whether they would grant in-kind use of the centre’s ice rink in exchange for an official naming sponsorship.

Sophiasburgh Councillor Bill Roberts summarized his concerns about maintaining municipal fiscal responsibility alongside a potential subsidization of a for-profit hockey business. “We need to be consistent and serious about the cost of our local government…I’m more than a little ambivalent about the idea of subsidizing a for-profit enterprise,” said Roberts.

Afterwards, Council voted to reject free ice time for the Dukes.

Priority ice time for Junior A Grizzlies’ won’t impact other arena users

Nelson Leafs focussed on 2024-25 season after early playoff exit

PEC Council approves agreement with Wellington Dukes but not free ice time

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