Golden Rockets alumnus Alex Johnson (2018-20) really sees his junior season with the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point Pointers in the NCAA D3 as his first year. Hip surgeries kept him out of action during the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference 2023-24 season, then he skated in one game on Feb. 8 the following year. Johnson […]
Beck Boiteau doesn’t track his stats. He tracks wins. “I don’t even know what my numbers are right now,” he says. That might surprise some, considering the Golden Rockets netminder sits among the KIJHL leaders in victories. But for Boiteau, the only number that matters is the one in the win column. For those who […]
The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League is pleased to announce its Team of the Week for the period ending Feb. 15. Forwards Luke Davies – Kimberley Dynamiters The Calgary native was excellent in a pair of wins, starting with scoring two goals (power-play and short-handed) and collecting two assists in a 7-3 win over […]
The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League is pleased to announce its Team of the Week for the period ending Feb. 8. Forwards Lynden Donald-Gorman – Quesnel River Rush The Edmonton native had three goals and six points in three games helping the River Rush win two of its three games in the Kootenay’s. He […]
The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League is now accepting league scholarship and bursary applications for the 2025-26 season. The application deadline is March 20, 2026. The KIJHL administers two scholarship awards: the Jaxon Joseph Memorial Scholarship and the Grant Sheridan Memorial Scholarship. The Jaxon Joseph Memorial Scholarship was created in memory of the former Beaver […]
This season, the Golden Rockets are wearing their values on their sleeves—literally. Throughout January, the Rockets are taking to the ice in special-edition Community Jerseys dedicated to men’s health. These jerseys represent more than a game-night look. They reflect the reality facing many of our athletes, coaches, volunteers, and community members: men’s physical and mental […]
The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League is pleased to announce its Team of the Week for the period ending Jan.18. Forwards Diego Cazac – Quesnel River Rush The Calgary native had five points – all assists – in two games, but it was against his former team – the 100 Mile House Wranglers that he […]
The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League is pleased to announce its Team of the Week for the period ending Dec.21. Forwards Hayden Iron Shirt – Golden Rockets After setting up the game-winning goal in a 3-1 victory over the Kimberley Dynamiters, the Lethbridge native erupted for a hat trick—including the winner—and five points in a […]
The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League is pleased to announce its Team of the Week for the period ending Dec.14. Forwards Jackson Roberts – Golden Rockets The Cranbrook native recorded four goals and seven points in two games. He was a huge factor in their hard-fought battle against the Chase Heat with a hat-trick […]
The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League (KIJHL) has named Golden Rockets forward Dawson Butler its Rookie of the Week for the period ending Dec. 7. In two games, the Fort McMurray, Alta., product recorded two goals and three assists. He had a goal and an assist in a 5–4 shootout win over the Fernie Ghostriders, […]
