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Goaltender Wyatt Hoflin (#30) peers between Oil Kings centre Lane Bauer (#25) and Ice defenceman Dallas Hines (#8) during first period action at Western Financial Place Tuesday night.

Hoflin stars once again as Kootenay Ice blank Edmonton Oil Kings

Goaltender Wyatt Hoflin turns in 51-save shutout to backstop Kootenay Ice to second consecutive victory

Goaltender Wyatt Hoflin (#30) peers between Oil Kings centre Lane Bauer (#25) and Ice defenceman Dallas Hines (#8) during first period action at Western Financial Place Tuesday night.
Dynamiters forward Keenan Haase (#27) and Nitehawks forward Sam Swanson (#29) duke it out during regular season action in January at the Kimberley Civic Centre.

KIJHL: Dynamiters host Nitehawks in conference championship rematch

Kimberley Dynamiters & Beaver Valley Nitehawks set for second consecutive faceoff in KIJHL conference championship rematch

Dynamiters forward Keenan Haase (#27) and Nitehawks forward Sam Swanson (#29) duke it out during regular season action in January at the Kimberley Civic Centre.
River Beattie (#25) found plenty of success against Nick Schneider (rear) and the Medicine Hat Tigers this past weekend, tallying three goals and one assist in two games. The WHL sophomore will looking to keep rolling Tuesday as the Kootenay Ice host the Edmonton Oil Kings.

Beattie chips in as Kootenay Ice hope to play spoiler

Sophomore forward River Beattie & Kootenay Ice hope to cool Edmonton Oil Kings’ playoff hopes Tuesday night

River Beattie (#25) found plenty of success against Nick Schneider (rear) and the Medicine Hat Tigers this past weekend, tallying three goals and one assist in two games. The WHL sophomore will looking to keep rolling Tuesday as the Kootenay Ice host the Edmonton Oil Kings.
Goaltender Tyson Brouwer (#1) gets airbourne, ever so slightly, as he reaches high to grab a shot during Wednesday’s Game 4 victory in Creston. Brouwer and the Dynamiters open the 2016 KIJHL Kootenay Conference final Tuesday at the Kimberley Civic Centre.

KIJHL: Dynamiters & Nitehawks set Kootenay Conference championship schedule

Kimberley Dynamiters & Beaver Valley Nitehawks meet again in Kootenay Conference final; Game 1 goes Tuesday at Kimberley Civic Centre

Goaltender Tyson Brouwer (#1) gets airbourne, ever so slightly, as he reaches high to grab a shot during Wednesday’s Game 4 victory in Creston. Brouwer and the Dynamiters open the 2016 KIJHL Kootenay Conference final Tuesday at the Kimberley Civic Centre.
Ice goaltender Wyatt Hoflin (#30) gets across to make one of his 56 saves, this time robbing Tigers forward Mason Shaw (#18). Hoflin was lights out in a 4-3 win over the Tigers.

Hoflin backstops Ice to victory over Tigers with career performance

Goaltender Wyatt Hoflin makes career-high 56 saves as Kootenay Ice defeat Medicine Hat Tigers Saturday night

Ice goaltender Wyatt Hoflin (#30) gets across to make one of his 56 saves, this time robbing Tigers forward Mason Shaw (#18). Hoflin was lights out in a 4-3 win over the Tigers.
Kootenay Ice captain Tanner Lishchynsky is hoping to finish his final year of junior hockey in the best fashion possible. Lishchynsky and the Ice take on the Medicine Hat Tigers in a home-and-home series this weekend, wrapping up Saturday at Western Financial Place (7 p.m.).

Lishchynsky & Ice treat final stretch as personal playoffs

With no playoffs on horizon, Kootenay Ice captain Tanner Lishchynsky is looking to make most in final weeks of Western Hockey League career

Kootenay Ice captain Tanner Lishchynsky is hoping to finish his final year of junior hockey in the best fashion possible. Lishchynsky and the Ice take on the Medicine Hat Tigers in a home-and-home series this weekend, wrapping up Saturday at Western Financial Place (7 p.m.).
Dynamiters captain Jason Richter (centre) celebrates his second period goal with Austyn Moser (#17), Jordan Busch (#10) and Tyler Van Steinburg (#20).

KIJHL: Dynamiters complete sweep of Thunder Cats, advance to conference final

Kimberley Dynamiters claim third OT victory of series to sweep Creston Valley Thunder Cats in KIJHL's Eddie Mountain Division final

Dynamiters captain Jason Richter (centre) celebrates his second period goal with Austyn Moser (#17), Jordan Busch (#10) and Tyler Van Steinburg (#20).
Dynamiters forward Franco Colapaolo (#14) was a late entry into the lineup Tuesday night and fate had it right as the 20-year-old forward registered a goal and an assist to help boost his team to a 5-2 victory over the Creston Valley Thunder Cats in KIJHL playoff action.

KIJHL: Dynamiters push Thunder Cats to brink

Franco Colapaolo, fateful addition to the lineup, provides spark as Kimberley Dynamiters defeat Creston Valley Thunder Cats Tuesday

Dynamiters forward Franco Colapaolo (#14) was a late entry into the lineup Tuesday night and fate had it right as the 20-year-old forward registered a goal and an assist to help boost his team to a 5-2 victory over the Creston Valley Thunder Cats in KIJHL playoff action.
Ice defenceman Mario Grman (#9) lands a blow on Hurricanes defenceman Brady Reagan (#28) Tuesday night at Western Financial Place.

Shorthanded Kootenay Ice overpowered by Lethbridge Hurricanes

With only 15 skaters, Kootenay Ice outgunned by high-flying Lethbridge Hurricanes Tuesday night

Ice defenceman Mario Grman (#9) lands a blow on Hurricanes defenceman Brady Reagan (#28) Tuesday night at Western Financial Place.
Matt Alfaro (#21) observed a more quiet approach to dealing with officials this past weekend as he traded his stick and skates for a clipboard and neck tie, taking on assistant coaching duties with the Kootenay Ice.

Coach Alfaro takes on new role for Kootenay Ice

Injured veteran Matt Alfaro trades stick and skates for clipboard and neck tie as WHL season winds down

Matt Alfaro (#21) observed a more quiet approach to dealing with officials this past weekend as he traded his stick and skates for a clipboard and neck tie, taking on assistant coaching duties with the Kootenay Ice.
Thunder Cats forward Carson Cartwright (#29) and Dynamiters captain Jason Richter (#40) tangle during Game 2 Sunday in Kimberley. Game 3 between the Thunder Cats and Dynamiters is set for Tuesday (7:30 p.m.) in Creston.

KIJHL: Dynamiters search for stranglehold as division final shifts to Creston

Kimberley Dynamites take 2-0 series lead on road as Creston Valley Thunder Cats look to claw back into Eddie Mountain Division final

Thunder Cats forward Carson Cartwright (#29) and Dynamiters captain Jason Richter (#40) tangle during Game 2 Sunday in Kimberley. Game 3 between the Thunder Cats and Dynamiters is set for Tuesday (7:30 p.m.) in Creston.
Raiders centre Sean Montgomery tries to split Kootenay Ice defenceman Mario Grman and centre Reed Morison Friday night at the Art Hauser Centre in Prince Albert.

Undermanned Kootenay Ice drop road outings

Prince Albert Raiders cruise & Saskatoon Blades cut as Kootenay Ice limp back to Cranbrook following four-game road trip

Raiders centre Sean Montgomery tries to split Kootenay Ice defenceman Mario Grman and centre Reed Morison Friday night at the Art Hauser Centre in Prince Albert.
Dynamiters forward James Farmer (#18) goes inside-out on Thunder Cats defenceman Maverick Lynes (#27) with Eric Buckley (#12) closing in during the second period of play in Game 2 Sunday night at the Kimberley Civic Centre.

KIJHL: Hunt’s heroics propel Dynamiters to Game 2 victory over Thunder Cats

Sawyer Hunt plays role of hero as Kimberley Dynamiters edge Creston Valley Thunder Cats in overtime Sunday

Dynamiters forward James Farmer (#18) goes inside-out on Thunder Cats defenceman Maverick Lynes (#27) with Eric Buckley (#12) closing in during the second period of play in Game 2 Sunday night at the Kimberley Civic Centre.
Dynamiters forward Austyn Moser (#17) chases down Thunder Cats defenceman Sebastian Kilcommons (#19) during second period action at the Kimberley Civic Centre Saturday night.

KIJHL: Dynamiters edge Thunder Cats in double-overtime thriller

Jordan Busch plays role of hero as Kimberley Dynamiters take Game 1 in best-of-seven division final with Creston Valley Thunder Cats

Dynamiters forward Austyn Moser (#17) chases down Thunder Cats defenceman Sebastian Kilcommons (#19) during second period action at the Kimberley Civic Centre Saturday night.
Defenceman Cale Fleury (#4), pictured earlier this season, has taken on more responsibility and stepped up for Kootenay Ice head coach Luke Pierce down the stretch.

Cale Fleury excels on blueline as Kootenay Ice visit Prince Albert

Sophomore defenceman Cale Fleury is munching big minutes, crunching heavy hits and chipping in on offense for Kootenay Ice

Defenceman Cale Fleury (#4), pictured earlier this season, has taken on more responsibility and stepped up for Kootenay Ice head coach Luke Pierce down the stretch.
Dynamiters forward Tanner Wit (#9) works his way past Thunder Cats defenceman Tyler Severson earlier this season. The Kimberley Dynamiters and Creston Valley Thunder Cats open their best-of-seven Eddie Mountain Division final Saturday night (7 p.m.) at the Kimberley Civic Centre.

KIJHL: Dynamiters & Thunder Cats geared for explosive second round

Puck drops on Game 1 of Eddie Mountain Division final between Kimberley Dynamiters & Creston Valley Thunder Cats Saturday

Dynamiters forward Tanner Wit (#9) works his way past Thunder Cats defenceman Tyler Severson earlier this season. The Kimberley Dynamiters and Creston Valley Thunder Cats open their best-of-seven Eddie Mountain Division final Saturday night (7 p.m.) at the Kimberley Civic Centre.
Defenceman Mario Grman (#9), pictured earlier this season, and the Kootenay Ice couldn't overcome Austin Wagner (#27) and the Regina Pats Wednesday night.

Injuries continue to mount as Ice fall short in Regina

Black-and-blue Kootenay Ice battle back from three-goal deficit but can’t edge Regina Pats in WHL action Wednesday

Defenceman Mario Grman (#9), pictured earlier this season, and the Kootenay Ice couldn't overcome Austin Wagner (#27) and the Regina Pats Wednesday night.
Darren MacKenzie (left) presents Dynamiters goaltender Tyson Brouwer (right) with the Melody Motors Most Valuable Player trophy Feb. 21 at the Kimberley Conference & Athlete Training Centre.

KIJHL: Dynamiters honour best & brightest at annual awards banquet

Goaltender Tyson Brouwer named MVP, forward Eric Buckley brings home hardware haul as Kimberley Dynamiters honour best from 2015-16

Darren MacKenzie (left) presents Dynamiters goaltender Tyson Brouwer (right) with the Melody Motors Most Valuable Player trophy Feb. 21 at the Kimberley Conference & Athlete Training Centre.
Kimberley Dynamiters coach Jerry Bancks said Sawyer Hunt (#22) was perhaps his team’s best forward in a first-round series victory over the Fernie Ghostriders. Hunt and the Nitros skated past defenceman Kevin Pierce (#3) and the Ghostriders in five games. Next up, the Dynamiters face the Creston Valley Thunder Cats in the Eddie Mountain Division final, which gets underway Saturday at the Kimberley Civic Centre.

KIJHL: Dynamiters and Thunder Cats set second-round schedule

Game 1 of Eddie Mountain Division final between Kimberley Dynamiters & Creston Valley Thunder Cats goes Saturday at Kimberley Civic Centre

Kimberley Dynamiters coach Jerry Bancks said Sawyer Hunt (#22) was perhaps his team’s best forward in a first-round series victory over the Fernie Ghostriders. Hunt and the Nitros skated past defenceman Kevin Pierce (#3) and the Ghostriders in five games. Next up, the Dynamiters face the Creston Valley Thunder Cats in the Eddie Mountain Division final, which gets underway Saturday at the Kimberley Civic Centre.
Former Ice forward Jon Martin (#11), pictured earlier this season, has reportedly signed an NHL entry-level contract with the San Jose Sharks.

Former Ice forward Jon Martin signs NHL deal

San Jose Sharks ink Swift Current Broncos captain Jon Martin to three-year, entry-level contract

Former Ice forward Jon Martin (#11), pictured earlier this season, has reportedly signed an NHL entry-level contract with the San Jose Sharks.