Kootenay International Junior Hockey League KIJHL 1996-1997
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1996-1997
1996-1997 Season
Beaver Valley NiteHawks finished first in the 1996-97 KIJHL standings with 54 points. Osoyoos Rebels (48 points) and Columbia Valley Rockies (47 points) followed.
1996-1997 KIJHL Standings
| # | Team | GP | W | T | L | OTW | OTL | GF | GA | +/- | TP | PPG | Postseason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East | |||||||||||||
| 1. | Columbia Valley Rockies | 41 | 23 | 1 | 17 | - | - | 198 | 208 | -10 | 47 | 1.15 | Final loss |
| 2. | Golden Rockets | 41 | 22 | 1 | 18 | - | - | 215 | 183 | 32 | 45 | 1.10 | - |
| 3. | Sicamous Eagles | 42 | 21 | 0 | 21 | - | - | 192 | 186 | 6 | 42 | 1.00 | - |
| 4. | Revelstoke Grizzlies | 42 | 20 | 1 | 21 | - | - | 191 | 202 | -11 | 41 | 0.98 | Division Semifinal loss |
| 5. | North Okanagan Kings | 42 | 19 | 0 | 23 | - | - | 198 | 192 | 6 | 38 | 0.90 | - |
| West | |||||||||||||
| 1. | Beaver Valley NiteHawks | 41 | 26 | 4 | 11 | - | - | 193 | 147 | 46 | 54 | 1.32 | Champion |
| 2. | Osoyoos Rebels | 41 | 24 | 0 | 17 | - | - | 207 | 164 | 43 | 48 | 1.17 | - |
| 3. | Grand Forks Border Bruins | 41 | 22 | 0 | 18 | - | - | 188 | 174 | 14 | 45 | 1.10 | - |
| 4. | Rossland Warriors | 41 | 13 | 2 | 26 | - | - | 163 | 217 | -54 | 28 | 0.68 | - |
| 5. | Spokane Braves | 42 | 12 | 0 | 30 | - | - | 152 | 224 | -72 | 22 | 0.52 | - |
1996-1997 KIJHL Player Stats
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Kris Beech (F) | 49 | 34 | 36 | 70 | 80 |
| 2. | Barret Jackman (D) | 32 | 22 | 25 | 47 | 180 |
| 3. | Ryan Minnabarriet (F) | 40 | 17 | 28 | 45 | 24 |
| 4. | Ryan Yastremsky (F) | 40 | 6 | 26 | 32 | 8 |
1996-1997 KIJHL Goalie Stats
| # | Player | GP | GAA | SVP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Grayson Serfas (G) | 20 | 4.76 | - |
1996-1997 KIJHL Demographics
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KIJHL Games
| date | home | visiting | score |
|---|---|---|---|
 Kimberley Dynamiters |  Princeton Posse | 4 - 3 (OT 81:33) | |
| Princeton Posse | Kimberley Dynamiters | 1 - 5 | |
| Kimberley Dynamiters | Princeton Posse | 4 - 6 | |
| Princeton Posse | Kimberley Dynamiters | 1 - 0 | |
| Princeton Posse | Kimberley Dynamiters | 1 - 0 (OT 61:48) |
2026-2027 KIJHL Free Agents
| Team | Player |
|---|---|
| Williams Lake Mustangs | Trent Thiessen (D) |
| Columbia Valley Rockies | Ryan Tamelin (G) |
2027-2028 KIJHL Free Agents
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KIJHL Team Comparison (Averages)
| # | Team | Players | Experience | Height | Weight | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Beaver Valley NiteHawks | 4 | 32 | 6'1" | 201 lbs | 17.75 |
| 2. | Grand Forks Border Bruins | 1 | 20 | 6'3" | 201 lbs | 16.00 |
| 3. | North Okanagan Kings | 2 | 40 | 5'11" | 181 lbs | 17.00 |
| 4. | Osoyoos Storm | 1 | 0 | 6'3" | 209 lbs | 18.00 |
| 5. | Revelstoke Grizzlies | 2 | 81 | 5'7" | 161 lbs | 18.50 |
| 6. | Sicamous Eagles | 1 | 49 | 6'3" | 212 lbs | 16.00 |
Where Are They Now?
Played in the league during season
| # | player | season | team | league | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Ryan McAuley (F) | 2026-2027 | Chilliwack Jets | BCHC | 11 | 13 | 9 | 22 | 45 |
| 2. | Luca D'Amore (F) | 2026-2027 | Kamloops Storm | BCHC | 11 | 15 | 6 | 21 | 0 |
| 3. | Will Bell (F) | 2026-2027 | Princeton Posse | BCHC | 11 | 9 | 11 | 20 | 10 |
| 4. | Jace Shuttleworth (F) | 2026-2027 | Opole United | Poland2 | 6 | 11 | 8 | 19 | 4 |
| 5. | Joseph Krukowski (F) | 2026-2027 | Mountainview Colts | HJHL | 8 | 9 | 9 | 18 | 12 |
| 6. | Jaden Rusznak (F) | 2026-2027 | Kimberley Dynamiters | BCHC | 11 | 7 | 11 | 18 | 4 |
| 7. | Maddox Kinnee (F) | 2026-2027 | North Vancouver Wolf Pack | PIJHL | 12 | 5 | 13 | 18 | 0 |
| 8. | Noah Paulsen (F) | 2026-2027 | Selkirk Steelers | MJHL | 13 | 11 | 6 | 17 | 2 |
| 9. |  Benjamin Humphreys (F) | 2026-2027 | Texas Jr. Brahmas | NA3HL | 9 | 10 | 7 | 17 | 2 |
| 10. | Xavier Burgher (F) | 2026-2027 | Fort St. John Huskies | NWJHL | 12 | 10 | 7 | 17 | 12 |
Regular Season
KIJHL All-Time Points
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Tim Lenardon (F) | 152 | 234 | 242 | 476 |
| 2. | Chris Wagner (F) | 225 | 144 | 184 | 328 |
| 3. | Jesse Collins (F) | 220 | 92 | 227 | 319 |
| 4. | Chris Kostiuk (F) | 188 | 134 | 183 | 317 |
| 5. | Dallas Drake (F) | 111 | 121 | 190 | 311 |
KIJHL All-Time Goals
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Tim Lenardon (F) | 152 | 234 | 242 | 476 |
| 2. | Chris Wagner (F) | 225 | 144 | 184 | 328 |
| 3. | Charlie Goodwin (F) | - | 135 | 118 | 253 |
| 4. | Chris Kostiuk (F) | 188 | 134 | 183 | 317 |
| 5. | Ray Ferraro (F) | 89 | 129 | 39 | 168 |
KIJHL All-Time Assists
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Tim Lenardon (F) | 152 | 234 | 242 | 476 |
| 2. | Jesse Collins (F) | 220 | 92 | 227 | 319 |
| 3. | Dallas Drake (F) | 111 | 121 | 190 | 311 |
| 4. | Chris Wagner (F) | 225 | 144 | 184 | 328 |
| 5. | Chris Kostiuk (F) | 188 | 134 | 183 | 317 |
KIJHL All-Time Penalty Min.
| # | Player | GP | G | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Lindsey Whitehead (F) | 163 | 42 | 99 | 1369 |
| 2. | Zac Baba (F) | 156 | 15 | 39 | 1332 |
| 3. | Ryan Dorman (F) | 129 | 62 | 116 | 1061 |
| 4. | J.C. Thomas (D) | 270 | 55 | 200 | 899 |
| 5. | Luke Phillips (F) | 83 | 37 | 82 | 841 |
KIJHL All-Time Games Played
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | J.C. Thomas (D) | 270 | 55 | 145 | 200 |
| 2. | Caleb Roy (D) | 257 | 45 | 106 | 151 |
| 3. | Keith Wake (F) | 256 | 73 | 101 | 174 |
| 4. | Scott Morisseau (F) | 239 | 118 | 179 | 297 |
| 5. | Brett Bjorkman (F) | 232 | 121 | 126 | 247 |
KIJHL All-Time Points Per Game
| # | Player | GP | G | TP | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Lorin Murdock (F) | 40 | 51 | 131 | 3.28 |
| 2. | Steve Tambellini (F) | 33 | 52 | 105 | 3.18 |
| 3. | Tim Lenardon (F) | 152 | 234 | 476 | 3.13 |
| 4. | Kyle Beach (F) | 2 | 3 | 6 | 3.00 |
| 5. | Steve Junker (F) | 32 | 45 | 92 | 2.88 |
KIJHL All-Time Points Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Tim Lenardon (F) | 1982-1983 | KIJHL | 42 | 86 | 86 | 172 | 4.10 | - |
| 2. | Charlie Goodwin (F) | 1983-1984 | KIJHL | - | 82 | 73 | 155 | - | - |
| 3. | Tim Lenardon (F) | 1981-1982 | KIJHL | 40 | 78 | 61 | 139 | 3.48 | - |
| 4. | Dallas Drake (F) | 1986-1987 | KIJHL | 40 | 55 | 80 | 135 | 3.38 | - |
| 5. | Lorin Murdock (F) | 1991-1992 | KIJHL | 40 | 51 | 80 | 131 | 3.28 | 200 |
KIJHL All-Time Goals Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Tim Lenardon (F) | 1982-1983 | KIJHL | 42 | 86 | 86 | 172 | 4.10 | - |
| 2. | Ray Ferraro (F) | 1980-1981 | KIJHL | 40 | 86 | - | 86 | - | - |
| 3. | Charlie Goodwin (F) | 1983-1984 | KIJHL | - | 82 | 73 | 155 | - | - |
| 4. | Tim Lenardon (F) | 1981-1982 | KIJHL | 40 | 78 | 61 | 139 | 3.48 | - |
| 5. | Derek Ryan (F) | 2003-2004 | KIJHL | 49 | 68 | 57 | 125 | 2.55 | 37 |
KIJHL All-Time Assists Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Wayne Quiring (F) | 1979-1980 | KIJHL | 40 | - | 94 | 94 | - | - |
| 2. | Tim Lenardon (F) | 1982-1983 | KIJHL | 42 | 86 | 86 | 172 | 4.10 | - |
| 3. | Dallas Drake (F) | 1986-1987 | KIJHL | 40 | 55 | 80 | 135 | 3.38 | - |
| 4. | Lorin Murdock (F) | 1991-1992 | KIJHL | 40 | 51 | 80 | 131 | 3.28 | 200 |
| 5. | Mike Hunter (F) | 1993-1994 | KIJHL | 39 | 34 | 75 | 109 | 2.79 | 112 |
KIJHL All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Colin Lefley (F) | 2002-2003 | KIJHL | 41 | 5 | 12 | 17 | 0.41 | 528 |
| 2. | Cody Sutherland (D) | 2007-2008 | KIJHL | 40 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 0.30 | 518 |
| 3. | Luke Phillips (F) | 2002-2003 | KIJHL | 47 | 22 | 28 | 50 | 1.06 | 499 |
| 4. | Sam Ross (D) | 1998-1999 | KIJHL | 48 | 5 | 16 | 21 | 0.44 | 483 |
| 5. | Zac Baba (F) | 2007-2008 | KIJHL | 42 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 0.17 | 466 |
Player Nationalities Throughout History
List of KIJHL Champions
KIJHL Awards
- KIJHL (Bill Ohlhausen) Coach of the Year
- KIJHL (Bill Ohlhausen) GM of the Year
- KIJHL (Bill Ohlhausen) Most Sportsmanlike Player
- KIJHL (Bill Ohlhausen) Most Valuable Player
- KIJHL (Bill Ohlhausen) Rookie of the Year
- KIJHL (Bill Ohlhausen) Top Defenseman
- KIJHL (Bill Ohlhausen) Top Goaltender
- KIJHL (Bill Ohlhausen) Top Scorer
- KIJHL (Doug Birks) Coach of the Year
- KIJHL (Doug Birks) GM of the Year
- KIJHL (Doug Birks) Most Sportsmanlike Player
- KIJHL (Doug Birks) Most Valuable Player
- KIJHL (Doug Birks) Rookie of the Year
- KIJHL (Doug Birks) Top Defenseman
- KIJHL (Doug Birks) Top Goaltender
- KIJHL (Doug Birks) Top Scorer
- KIJHL (Eddie Mountain) Coach of the Year
- KIJHL (Eddie Mountain) GM of the Year
- KIJHL (Eddie Mountain) Most Sportsmanlike Player
- KIJHL (Eddie Mountain) Most Valuable Player
- KIJHL (Eddie Mountain) Rookie of the Year
- KIJHL (Eddie Mountain) Top Defenseman
- KIJHL (Eddie Mountain) Top Goaltender
- KIJHL (Eddie Mountain) Top Scorer
- KIJHL (Neil Murdoch) Coach of the Year
- KIJHL (Neil Murdoch) GM of the Year
- KIJHL (Neil Murdoch) Most Sportsmanlike Player
- KIJHL (Neil Murdoch) Most Valuable Player
- KIJHL (Neil Murdoch) Rookie of the Year
- KIJHL (Neil Murdoch) Top Defenseman
- KIJHL (Neil Murdoch) Top Goaltender
- KIJHL (Neil Murdoch) Top Scorer
- KIJHL Best GAA
- KIJHL Best SVS%
- KIJHL Champion
- KIJHL Coach of the Year
- KIJHL Community Player of the Year
- KIJHL General Manager of the Year
- KIJHL Most Assists
- KIJHL Most Goals
- KIJHL Most Penalized Player
- KIJHL Most Points
- KIJHL Most Sportsmanlike Player
- KIJHL Most Valuable Player
- KIJHL Playoff MVP
- KIJHL Rookie of the Year
- KIJHL Scholastic Player of the Year
- KIJHL Top Defenseman
- KIJHL Top Goaltender