What league does Kootenay Hockey Academy 18U play in?

Kootenay Hockey Academy 18U play in the JPHL 18U.

When was Kootenay Hockey Academy 18U founded?

Kootenay Hockey Academy 18U was founded in 2023 in Cranbrook, BC, CAN, Canada.

Where is Kootenay Hockey Academy 18U based?

Kootenay Hockey Academy 18U is based in Cranbrook, BC, CAN.

Who is the head coach of Kootenay Hockey Academy 18U?

The head coach of Kootenay Hockey Academy 18U is Kelvin Cech.

What are the team colors of Kootenay Hockey Academy 18U?

The team colors of Kootenay Hockey Academy 18U are Green, Grey, + White.

Kootenay Hockey Academy 18U

JPHL 18U

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2025-2026

2025-2026 Season

Kootenay Hockey Academy 18U were 8-19-1 in the 2025-26 JPHL 18U season with 18 points, 7th in the Prairies and 11th overall.

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2025-2026 Kootenay Hockey Academy 18U Player Stats

All Positions

#	Skater	GP	G	A	TP	PIM	+/-	GP	G	A	TP	PIM
JPHL 18U
1.	Blaine Nelson (F)	29	19	8	27	36	-	3	5	4	9	2
2.	Bryce Birmingham (F)	29	9	10	19	37	-	3	0	1	1	0
3.	Alex Johnson (F)	29	7	10	17	16	-	3	2	1	3	0
4.	Marcus De Zwart (F)	27	8	8	16	6	-	3	0	1	1	0
5.	Parker Johnston (D)	28	2	13	15	20	-	3	0	1	1	4
6.	Adam Shypitka (D)	28	3	11	14	21	-	3	1	2	3	0
7.	Wyatt Borys (C)	29	5	7	12	8	-	3	2	1	3	4
8.	Andrew Misson (D)	29	5	7	12	18	-	3	0	2	2	4
9.	Olliver D'Amour (D)	26	4	8	12	26	-	1	0	0	0	0
10.	Karter Russell (F)	29	3	8	11	8	-	3	0	1	1	0
11.	Aiden Stefano (F)	29	4	6	10	2	-	3	1	1	2	0
12.	Isaiah Willoughby (F)	29	3	7	10	6	-	3	0	2	2	2
13.	Hank Johnsen (D)	23	4	5	9	12	-	3	2	0	2	2
14.	Larson Proctor (F)	22	3	3	6	13	-
15.	Gavin Seitz (F)	26	1	5	6	6	-	3	0	1	1	2
16.	Owen Heidecker (F)	22	1	3	4	8	-	3	2	0	2	2
17.	Parker Thom (D)	29	0	4	4	20	-	1	0	0	0	2
18.	Maxwell Parker (F)	4	1	0	1	0	-
19.	Jonas Rousselle (LW)	7	1	0	1	2	-
20.	Preston Oler (F)	8	1	0	1	2	-
21.	Jaxon Derosier (F)	2	0	1	1	0	-
22.	Lane Johnson (D)	4	0	1	1	0	-
23.	Brayden Conroy (F)	7	0	1	1	2	-	3	0	2	2	2
24.	Dryden Hanson (F)	1	0	0	0	0	-
25.	Brady Dyer (LW)	1	0	0	0	0	-
26.	Liam Roberts (D)	1	0	0	0	2	-
27.	Kage Grenkow (C)	1	0	0	0	2	-
28.	Parker Spencer (D)	1	0	0	0	2	-	1	0	0	0	0
29.	Jacob Rogers (RW)	1	0	0	0	4	-
30.	Nixon McDonald (D)	2	0	0	0	0	-
31.	Parker Labossiere (D)	2	0	0	0	2	-
32.	Xavier Barrett (F)	2	0	0	0	12	-
33.	Carter Vanderloos (D)	7	0	0	0	0	-
34.	Mathieu Guenette (F)	11	0	0	0	0	-
35.	Jacob Paquet (F)	-	-	-	-	-	-	3	0	2	2	2

#	Goalie	GP	GAA	SV%	W	L	T	SO	TOI	SVS	GP	GAA	SV%
JPHL 18U
1.	Noah Hagen (G)	11	4.20	.876	4	7	0	0	615:54	305	3	2.01	.930
2.	Kingston Cuell (G)	18	4.15	.855	4	11	0	0	926:04	376

2025-2026 Kootenay Hockey Academy 18U Staff

Head CoachKelvin Cech
Head CoachJaysen MacLean
Asst. CoachDawson Pelletier

Team Staff History

2025-2026 Kootenay Hockey Academy 18U Captains

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Adam Shypitka

Team Captaincy History

2025-2026 Kootenay Hockey Academy 18U Demographics

Kootenay Hockey Academy 18U Facts

Plays in: Junior Prospect Hockey League 18 Under
Team Colors: Green, Grey, + White
Town: Cranbrook, BC, CAN Map
Founded: 2023

2025-2026 Kootenay Hockey Academy 18U Roster Facts

Nationalities

37 players

Experience

Kootenay Hockey Academy 18U: 982 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

Kootenay Hockey Academy 18U Games

date	home	visiting	score	league
10/03/2026 09:30 PM UTC	Cowichan Jr. Capitals 18U	Kootenay Hockey Academy 18U	-	JPHL 18U
10/02/2026 09:30 PM UTC	Titans Hockey Union 18U	Kootenay Hockey Academy 18U	-	JPHL 18U
09/20/2026 02:00 PM UTC	Kootenay Hockey Academy 18U	Bow Valley Bigfoot 18U	3 - 4	JPHL 18U
09/19/2026 11:00 PM UTC	Kootenay Hockey Academy 18U	Calgary Stallions 18U	8 - 0	JPHL 18U
09/19/2026 02:15 AM UTC	Calgary Rockies 18U	Kootenay Hockey Academy 18U	4 - 2	JPHL 18U

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Latest Transactions

07/28/2025

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Soren Nicol (F)

Leaving forMerritt Centennials

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06/17/2024

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Dennon Melnyk (F)

Leaving forThunder Bay North Stars

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05/21/2024

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Adam Milke (D)

Leaving forDryden Ice Dogs

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06/06/2023

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Caelen Cross (F)

Joining fromRINK HA Winnipeg U16 Prep

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Kootenay Hockey Academy 18U History and Standings

season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2026-2027	JPHL 18U	3	1	2	-	-	0	13	8	2	0.67	6	-
2025-2026	JPHL 18U	29	8	19	-	-	1	85	122	18	0.62	7	-
2024-2025	JPHL 18U	30	1	28	-	-	1	45	197	3	0.1	10	Playoffs Qualifier loss
2023-2024	JPHL 18U	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

Where Are They Now?

Played in the team during season

#	player	season	team	league	GP	G	A	PTS	PIM
1.	Liam Roberts (D)	2026-2027	Kootenay Hockey Academy 17U	JPHL 17U	3	1	4	5	6
2.	Gavin Seitz (F)	2026-2027	Cincinnati Jr. Cyclones	USPHL Premier	3	2	2	4	4
3.	Avery Lynch (D)	2026-2027	Kimberley Dynamiters	BCHC	4	1	3	4	28
4.	Travis Langlois (F)	2026-2027	Merritt Centennials	BCHC	4	2	1	3	4
5.	Adam Milke (D)	2026-2027	Winnipeg Blues	MJHL	3	0	3	3	2
6.	Sam Spring (F)	2026-2027	Westshore Wolves	VIJHL	2	1	1	2	2
7.	Adam Shypitka (D)	2026-2027	Kimberley Dynamiters	BCHC	4	1	1	2	0
8.	Blaine Nelson (F)	2026-2027	Beaver Valley NiteHawks	BCHC	4	1	1	2	4
9.	Dryden Hanson (F)	2026-2027	Calgary Edge School U17 AAA	CSSHL U17 AAA	4	1	1	2	10
10.	Maxwell Parker (F)	2026-2027	Calgary IHA U17 Prep	CSSHL U17	5	0	2	2	2

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
2026-2027	View Roster	5'10"	159 lbs	16.53
2025-2026	View Roster	5'10"	161 lbs	17.48
2024-2025	View Roster	5'10"	163 lbs	17.00
2023-2024	View Roster	5'11"	168 lbs	17.10

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Regular Season

Franchise All-Time Points

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Blaine Nelson (F)	58	26	14	40
2.	Alex Johnson (F)	90	19	20	39
3.	Bryce Birmingham (F)	90	13	24	37
4.	Danik Reeves (F)	28	13	12	25
5.	Adam Shypitka (D)	57	6	19	25

Franchise All-Time Goals

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Blaine Nelson (F)	58	26	14	40
2.	Alex Johnson (F)	90	19	20	39
3.	Wyatt Borys (F)	56	15	9	24
4.	Soren Nicol (F)	52	14	4	18
5.	Bryce Birmingham (F)	90	13	24	37

Franchise All-Time Assists

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Bryce Birmingham (F)	90	13	24	37
2.	Alex Johnson (F)	90	19	20	39
3.	Adam Shypitka (D)	57	6	19	25
4.	Parker Johnston (D)	61	3	18	21
5.	Blaine Nelson (F)	58	26	14	40

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

#	Player	GP	G	TP	PIM
1.	Avery Lynch (D)	31	5	13	120
2.	Bryce Birmingham (F)	90	13	37	119
3.	Soren Nicol (F)	52	14	18	101
4.	Blaine Nelson (F)	58	26	40	60
5.	Oliver Murray (F)	27	0	1	54

Franchise All-Time Games Played

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Alex Johnson (F)	90	19	20	39
2.	Bryce Birmingham (F)	90	13	24	37
3.	Parker Thom (D)	90	1	13	14
4.	Parker Johnston (D)	61	3	18	21
5.	Isaiah Willoughby (F)	59	3	9	12

Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

#	Player	GP	G	TP	PPG
1.	Jacob Heinonen (F)	3	3	5	1.67
2.	Maksym Vershetskyi (F)	3	2	4	1.33
3.	Rylan Daley (F)	2	1	2	1.00
4.	Jacob Fleming (F)	1	1	1	1.00
5.	Deacon Mallon (F)	1	0	1	1.00

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	G	TP
1.	Blaine Nelson (F)	2025-2026	29	19	27
2.	Danik Reeves (F)	2023-2024	28	13	25
3.	Bryce Birmingham (F)	2025-2026	29	9	19
4.	Alex Johnson (F)	2025-2026	29	7	17
5.	Marcus De Zwart (F)	2025-2026	27	8	16

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	G	TP
1.	Blaine Nelson (F)	2025-2026	29	19	27
2.	Danik Reeves (F)	2023-2024	28	13	25
3.	Bryce Birmingham (F)	2025-2026	29	9	19
4.	Marcus De Zwart (F)	2025-2026	27	8	16
5.	Alex Johnson (F)	2024-2025	29	8	15

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	A	TP
1.	Parker Johnston (D)	2025-2026	28	13	15
2.	Danik Reeves (F)	2023-2024	28	12	25
3.	Adam Shypitka (D)	2025-2026	28	11	14
4.	Bryce Birmingham (F)	2025-2026	29	10	19
5.	Alex Johnson (F)	2025-2026	29	10	17

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	TP	PIM
1.	Avery Lynch (D)	2023-2024	31	13	120
2.	Bryce Birmingham (F)	2024-2025	30	11	64
3.	Soren Nicol (F)	2024-2025	25	8	64
4.	Oliver Murray (F)	2024-2025	27	1	54
5.	Cillian Andrew (D)	2024-2025	29	3	49