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Kootenay Ice defenceman Cale Fleury (#4), pictured Feb. 10 working against Tri-City Americans forward Maxwell James (#20), is eager to build upon his breakout sophomore season.

Ice defenceman Fleury faces big expectations heading into NHL draft year

Kootenay Ice defenceman Cale Fleury excelled in 2015-16 but true test comes in 2016-17 as he prepares for NHL draft year

Kootenay Ice defenceman Cale Fleury (#4), pictured Feb. 10 working against Tri-City Americans forward Maxwell James (#20), is eager to build upon his breakout sophomore season.
Kimberley native and Dynamiters veteran Jared Marchi is pictured during Game 5 of the KIJHL championship at the South Cariboo Rec Centre in 100 Mile House.

KIJHL: Dynamiters submit bid to host 2017 Cyclone Taylor Cup

With KIJHL set to celebrate 50th anniversary season, Kimberley Dynamiters submit bid to host 2017 Cyclone Taylor Cup

Kimberley native and Dynamiters veteran Jared Marchi is pictured during Game 5 of the KIJHL championship at the South Cariboo Rec Centre in 100 Mile House.
Captain Jason Richter (#40), pictured during Game 5 of the league championship, was just one of many Kimberley Dynamiters playing through significant injury during the KIJHL post-season.

KIJHL: Injuries weighed heavily in Dynamiters playoff demise

Battle-worn Kimberley Dynamiters were battered black & blue when final buzzer sounded to end KIJHL championship

Captain Jason Richter (#40), pictured during Game 5 of the league championship, was just one of many Kimberley Dynamiters playing through significant injury during the KIJHL post-season.
One of hockey’s greatest traditions — moments after battle, enemies put all aside to shake hands. Through the war, respect remains when all is said and done. The Dynamiters and Wranglers shake hands at the conclusion of Game 5 of the KIJHL championship Thursday night at the South Cariboo Rec Centre in 100 Mile House.

KIJHL: Dynamiters repeat dreams dashed as Wranglers claim crown

The 100 Mile House Wranglers are 2016 KIJHL champions after defeating the Kimberley Dynamiters in five games

One of hockey’s greatest traditions — moments after battle, enemies put all aside to shake hands. Through the war, respect remains when all is said and done. The Dynamiters and Wranglers shake hands at the conclusion of Game 5 of the KIJHL championship Thursday night at the South Cariboo Rec Centre in 100 Mile House.
Centre Noah Philp (#15), pictured earlier this season, is looking to build upon a successful first season in the WHL that saw hi named Kootenay Ice rookie of the year.

Ice rookie star Philp looks to build upon first campaign

Kootenay Ice rookie of the year Noah Philp is looking to improve upon his two-way game heading into sophomore season

Centre Noah Philp (#15), pictured earlier this season, is looking to build upon a successful first season in the WHL that saw hi named Kootenay Ice rookie of the year.
Dynamiters defenceman George Bertoia (#2) looks up ice during Game 4 of the KIJHL championship Wednesday at the South Cariboo Rec Centre.

KIJHL: Dynamiters backs against wall as Wranglers win Game 4

100 Mile House Wranglers take 3-1 series lead with Game 4 victory over Kimberley Dynamiters; Game 5 goes Thursday in 100 Mile House

Dynamiters defenceman George Bertoia (#2) looks up ice during Game 4 of the KIJHL championship Wednesday at the South Cariboo Rec Centre.
Kootenay Ice forward Matt Alfaro (#21) is looking ahead to taking on an even bigger leadership role next season as one of two returning 20-year-olds.

Alfaro & Zborosky ready for more as Kootenay Ice overage returners

Veterans Matt Alfaro & Zak Zborosky emerged as key cogs for the Kootenay Ice during the 2015-16 WHL season

Kootenay Ice forward Matt Alfaro (#21) is looking ahead to taking on an even bigger leadership role next season as one of two returning 20-year-olds.
Dynamiters defenceman Justin Meier (#11) cruises through the neutral zone during first period action of Game 3 of the KIJHL championship at the South Cariboo Rec Centre in 100 Mile House on Tuesday night. Meier was lost for the season later in the period when he suffered a torn ACL.

KIJHL: Dynamiters drop Game 3 to Wranglers in 100 Mile House

100 Mile House Wranglers claimed Game 3 triumph to take 2-1 series lead over Kimberley Dynamiters in KIJHL championship

Dynamiters defenceman Justin Meier (#11) cruises through the neutral zone during first period action of Game 3 of the KIJHL championship at the South Cariboo Rec Centre in 100 Mile House on Tuesday night. Meier was lost for the season later in the period when he suffered a torn ACL.
Captain Jason Richter (#40) flies by the Kimberley Dynamiters bench after scoring his third goal of the game Sunday night at the Kimberley Civic Centre.

KIJHL: Captain Richter sparks Dynamiters to Game 2 triumph

Jason Richter's hat-trick performance in Game 2 of KIJHL championship boosts Kimberley Dynamiters to victory over 100 Mile House Wranglers

Captain Jason Richter (#40) flies by the Kimberley Dynamiters bench after scoring his third goal of the game Sunday night at the Kimberley Civic Centre.
Wranglers forward Alex Meeker (#15) causes problems in the crease for Dyanmiters goaltender Tyson Brouwer during Game 1 of the KIJHL championship.

KIJHL: Wranglers outwork Dynamiters to claim Game 1 victory

100 Mile House Wranglers score third period comeback to defeat Kimberley Dynamiters in Game 1 of KIJHL championship

Wranglers forward Alex Meeker (#15) causes problems in the crease for Dyanmiters goaltender Tyson Brouwer during Game 1 of the KIJHL championship.
Dynamiters centre Keenan Haase (#27) celebrates one of his three goals on home ice against 100 Mile House Wranglers goaltender Zane Steeves (#35). Haase’s performance sparked the Dynamiters to a 5-2 victory Oct. 24 in the only meeting of the season at the Kimberley Civic Centre between the two cross-conference clubs. The Dynamiters and Wranglers will reacquaint beginning Saturday night as the puck drops on Game 1 of the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League championship.

KIJHL: Dynamiters & Wranglers set to scale KIJHL summit

Kootenay International Junior Hockey League championship series begins Saturday at Kimberley Civic Centre

Dynamiters centre Keenan Haase (#27) celebrates one of his three goals on home ice against 100 Mile House Wranglers goaltender Zane Steeves (#35). Haase’s performance sparked the Dynamiters to a 5-2 victory Oct. 24 in the only meeting of the season at the Kimberley Civic Centre between the two cross-conference clubs. The Dynamiters and Wranglers will reacquaint beginning Saturday night as the puck drops on Game 1 of the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League championship.
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Kootenay Ice win 2016 WHL Bantam Draft Lottery

The Kootenay Ice won the WHL Bantam Draft Lottery Wednesday and will select first overall at the 2016 WHL Bantam Draft in May

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Kootenay Ice goaltender Wyatt Hoflin (#30) makes his mark with a stellar save off Medicine Hat Tigers forward Matt Bradley (#7). The 21-year-old Hoflin left his mark on the franchise over a four-year career with the Kootenay Ice.

Veterans Hoflin & Lishchynsky reflect, leave sage advice for young Kootenay Ice

WHL veterans Wyatt Hoflin and Tanner Lishchynsky depart Kootenay Ice for final time, look back upon successful WHL careers

Kootenay Ice goaltender Wyatt Hoflin (#30) makes his mark with a stellar save off Medicine Hat Tigers forward Matt Bradley (#7). The 21-year-old Hoflin left his mark on the franchise over a four-year career with the Kootenay Ice.
The Kimberley Dynamiters are off to the 2016 KIJHL championship after defeating the Beaver Valley Nitehawks in a five-game Kootenay Conference final.

KIJHL: Dynamiters advance to KIJHL championship with Game 5 victory over Nitehawks

Kimberley Dynamiters ground Beaver Valley Nitehawks in second consecutive Kootenay Conference final to advance to league championship

The Kimberley Dynamiters are off to the 2016 KIJHL championship after defeating the Beaver Valley Nitehawks in a five-game Kootenay Conference final.
Dynamiters captain Jason Richter (#40) bursts past Nitehawks defenceman McKoy Hauck (#9) and bears down on goaltender Tallon Kramer during the second period of Game 5 of the Kootenay Conference championship.

KIJHL: Schedule set as KIJHL championship returns to Kimberley

Kimberley Dynamiters prepare to host 100 Mile House Wranglers; puck drops on Game 1 of best-of-seven series Saturday at Civic Centre

Dynamiters captain Jason Richter (#40) bursts past Nitehawks defenceman McKoy Hauck (#9) and bears down on goaltender Tallon Kramer during the second period of Game 5 of the Kootenay Conference championship.
George Georgopoulos (left) presents Kootenay Ice forward Zak Zborosky (right) with the Apollo's Ristorante Most Valuable Player award Friday at Western Financial Place.

Kootenay Ice honour best & brightest of 2015-16 campaign

Veteran Zak Zborosky named Most Valuable Player; goaltender Wyatt Hoflin recipient of Players Award at 18th annual awards ceremony

George Georgopoulos (left) presents Kootenay Ice forward Zak Zborosky (right) with the Apollo's Ristorante Most Valuable Player award Friday at Western Financial Place.
Kootenay Ice centre Shane Allan (#16) battles Calgary Hitmen forward Dawson Martin (#16) for a first period faceoff during WHL action Friday night at Western Financial Place.

Kootenay Ice season ends with back-to-back losses to Calgary Hitmen

After disappointing final home outing, Kootenay Ice battle Calgary Hitmen hard in shootout loss Sunday afternoon

Kootenay Ice centre Shane Allan (#16) battles Calgary Hitmen forward Dawson Martin (#16) for a first period faceoff during WHL action Friday night at Western Financial Place.
Defenceman Trey Doell (#8) tries to fend off Nitehawks forward Nolan Percival (#24) during Game 2 of the Kootenay Conference final at the Kimberley Civic Centre Wednesday. Doell and the Dynamiters will look to grab a commanding series lead when the Nitehawks host Game 3 Friday night in Fruitvale.

KIJHL: Dynamiters seek stranglehold as conference final shifts to Fruitvale

Kimberley Dynamiters take 2-0 series lead on road as Beaver Valley Nitehawks host Games 3 & 4 of Kootenay Conference championship

Defenceman Trey Doell (#8) tries to fend off Nitehawks forward Nolan Percival (#24) during Game 2 of the Kootenay Conference final at the Kimberley Civic Centre Wednesday. Doell and the Dynamiters will look to grab a commanding series lead when the Nitehawks host Game 3 Friday night in Fruitvale.
Forward Zak Zborosky (left) fends off a check from defenceman Kyle Yewchuk (right) during a 2-0 win for the Kootenay Ice over the Edmonton Oil Kings Tuesday at Western Financial Place.

Zborosky chases 30 goals as Kootenay Ice close campaign

Veteran forward Zak Zborosky and Kootenay Ice look to finish season on high note in home-and-home with Calgary Hitmen

Forward Zak Zborosky (left) fends off a check from defenceman Kyle Yewchuk (right) during a 2-0 win for the Kootenay Ice over the Edmonton Oil Kings Tuesday at Western Financial Place.
Sawyer Hunt (#22) celebrates his third period goal, which kickstarted the comeback for the Kimberley Dynamiters in an electrifying 4-2 win in Game 2 of the Kootenay Conference championship.

KIJHL: Dynamiters stun Nitehawks with third period comeback for electrifying win

Kimberley Dynamiters erase two-goal deficit in third period to claim Game 2 victory over Beaver Valley Nitehawks in conference final

Sawyer Hunt (#22) celebrates his third period goal, which kickstarted the comeback for the Kimberley Dynamiters in an electrifying 4-2 win in Game 2 of the Kootenay Conference championship.