Kootenay International Junior Hockey League KIJHL 2008-2009
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2008-2009
2008-2009 Season
Nelson Leafs finished first in the 2008-09 KIJHL standings with 88 points. Kamloops Storm (74 points) and Creston Valley Thunder Cats (70 points) followed.
2008-2009 KIJHL Standings
| # | Team | GP | W | T | L | OTW | OTL | GF | GA | +/- | TP | PPG | Postseason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kootenay Conf. - Eddie Mountain Div. | |||||||||||||
| 1. | Creston Valley Thunder Cats | 52 | 30 | - | 12 | - | 10 | 210 | 165 | 45 | 70 | 1.35 | Division Semifinal loss |
| 2. | Fernie Ghostriders | 52 | 30 | - | 15 | - | 7 | 172 | 153 | 19 | 67 | 1.29 | Semifinal loss |
| 3. | Golden Rockets | 52 | 30 | - | 16 | - | 6 | 166 | 163 | 3 | 66 | 1.27 | Division Semifinal loss |
| 4. | Kimberley Dynamiters | 52 | 28 | - | 17 | - | 7 | 193 | 183 | 10 | 63 | 1.21 | Division Final loss |
| 5. | Columbia Valley Rockies | 52 | 19 | - | 24 | - | 9 | 178 | 215 | -37 | 47 | 0.90 | Did not make playoffs |
| Kootenay Conf. - Neil Murdoch Div. | |||||||||||||
| 1. | Nelson Leafs | 52 | 43 | - | 7 | - | 2 | 248 | 128 | 120 | 88 | 1.69 | Champion |
| 2. | Castlegar Rebels | 52 | 27 | - | 20 | - | 5 | 185 | 186 | -1 | 59 | 1.13 | Division Final loss |
| 3. | Beaver Valley NiteHawks | 52 | 26 | - | 16 | - | 6 | 182 | 170 | 12 | 58 | 1.12 | Division Semifinal loss |
| 4. | Spokane Braves | 52 | 23 | - | 26 | - | 3 | 202 | 204 | -2 | 49 | 0.94 | Division Semifinal loss |
| 5. | Grand Forks Border Bruins | 52 | 11 | - | 39 | - | 2 | 132 | 278 | -146 | 24 | 0.46 | Did not make playoffs |
| Okanagan Shuswap Conference | |||||||||||||
| 1. | Kamloops Storm | 52 | 35 | - | 13 | - | 4 | 214 | 141 | 73 | 74 | 1.42 | Final loss |
| 2. | Sicamous Eagles | 52 | 26 | - | 20 | - | 6 | 184 | 177 | 7 | 58 | 1.12 | Conference Final loss |
| 3. | Chase Chiefs | 52 | 25 | - | 23 | - | 4 | 176 | 180 | -4 | 54 | 1.04 | Conference SF loss |
| 4. | Princeton Posse | 52 | 25 | - | 23 | - | 4 | 163 | 195 | -32 | 47 | 0.90 | Division Final loss |
| 5. | Revelstoke Grizzlies | 52 | 20 | - | 30 | - | 2 | 141 | 170 | -29 | 42 | 0.81 | Division Semifinal loss |
| 6. | Summerland Sting | 52 | 18 | - | 28 | - | 6 | 146 | 184 | -38 | 42 | 0.81 | Did not make playoffs |
2008-2009 KIJHL Player Stats
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Cole Yurkowski (F) | 52 | 35 | 48 | 83 | 20 |
| 2. | Reid Mitchell (F) | 48 | 23 | 57 | 80 | 143 |
| 3. | Brett Bjorkman (F) | 51 | 32 | 45 | 77 | 26 |
| 4. | Miles Houston (F) | 44 | 28 | 46 | 74 | 157 |
| 5. | David McIvor (F) | 47 | 32 | 40 | 72 | 97 |
2008-2009 KIJHL Goalie Stats
| # | Player | GP | GAA | SVP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Anthony Manfredi (G) | 36 | 2.39 | .928 |
| 2. |  Garrett Beckwith (G) | 20 | 1.84 | .925 |
| 3. | Jordan Barry (G) | 23 | 2.91 | .916 |
| 4. | Wade Waters (G) | 39 | 2.81 | .916 |
| 5. | Thomas Talarski (G) | 23 | 3.19 | .912 |
2008-2009 KIJHL Demographics
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Player Nationalities Throughout History
KIJHL Team Comparison (Averages)
| # | Team | Players | Experience | Height | Weight | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Beaver Valley NiteHawks | 33 | 2 398 | 6'0" | 176 lbs | 18.73 |
| 2. | Castlegar Rebels | 34 | 2 445 | 6'0" | 179 lbs | 18.68 |
| 3. | Chase Chiefs | 40 | 1 789 | 5'11" | 183 lbs | 18.33 |
| 4. | Columbia Valley Rockies | 30 | 1 728 | 6'0" | 187 lbs | 18.90 |
| 5. | Creston Valley Thunder | 29 | 1 884 | 5'11" | 181 lbs | 19.00 |
| 6. | Fernie Ghostriders | 37 | 2 649 | 5'11" | 185 lbs | 19.03 |
| 7. | Golden Rockets | 36 | 2 176 | 5'11" | 181 lbs | 19.19 |
| 8. | Grand Forks Border Bruins | 48 | 1 556 | 6'0" | 183 lbs | 18.83 |
| 9. | Kamloops Storm | 44 | 2 074 | 5'11" | 176 lbs | 18.43 |
| 10. | Kimberley Dynamiters | 34 | 2 135 | 5'10" | 179 lbs | 18.82 |
| 11. | Nelson Leafs | 29 | 1 665 | 5'11" | 183 lbs | 18.34 |
| 12. | Princeton Posse | 36 | 1 565 | 6'1" | 187 lbs | 18.44 |
| 13. | Revelstoke Grizzlies | 32 | 2 173 | 6'0" | 183 lbs | 19.13 |
| 14. | Sicamous Eagles | 39 | 1 697 | 6'0" | 183 lbs | 18.46 |
| 15. | Spokane Braves | 26 | 1 581 | 5'10" | 185 lbs | 18.69 |
| 16. | Summerland Sting | 26 | 1 217 | 6'0" | 183 lbs | 18.54 |
Where Are They Now?
Played in the league during season
| # | player | season | team | league | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Luca D'Amore (F) | 2026-2027 | Kamloops Storm | BCHC | 11 | 15 | 6 | 21 | 0 |
| 2. | Ryan McAuley (F) | 2026-2027 | Chilliwack Jets | BCHC | 10 | 12 | 8 | 20 | 45 |
| 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. | Benjamin Humphreys (F) | 2026-2027 | Texas Jr. Brahmas | NA3HL | 9 | 10 | 7 | 17 | 2 |
| 9. | Logan Lough (F) | 2026-2027 | Beaumont Chiefs | CapJHL | 10 | 9 | 8 | 17 | 2 |
| 10. | Dylan Ruff (F) | 2026-2027 | Swan Valley Stampeders | MJHL | 8 | 7 | 10 | 17 | 6 |
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 |
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