Nelson Leafs

Briar McNaney has been hired as the Nelson Leafs’ interim head coach. Photo: Submitted

Following line brawl and suspensions Nelson Leafs hire new interim head coach

Briar McNaney arrives after several years coaching Columbia Valley

 

Nelson head coach Adam DiBella addresses Leafs players during a training camp skate. DiBella resigned after he was suspended for the remainder of the KIJHL season. Photo: Tyler Harper

UPDATED: Kootenay head coach resigns after season suspension for line brawl in Nelson

The KIJHL says it is the harshest suspension handed out in the last decade

 

The Nelson Leafs and Beaver Valley Nitehawks were handed a number of suspensions after both teams brawled during a game Dec. 31 in Nelson. Photo: Hockey TV

VIDEO: B.C. hockey coach suspended indefinitely; players penalized after brawl during Kootenay junior game

Fights broke out during a Dec. 31 game in Nelson

 

KIJHL Commissioner Jeff Dubois alongside Cole Berg, Will McPhee, Carter Bettenson and Owen Chamberland with the presentation of the Teck Cup. (Steve Piccollo)

Revelstoke Grizzlies hoist the Teck Cup, defeat Nelson 6-4 to become KIJHL champions

The Grizzlies are back-to-back champions following a pair of cancelled seasons

KIJHL Commissioner Jeff Dubois alongside Cole Berg, Will McPhee, Carter Bettenson and Owen Chamberland with the presentation of the Teck Cup. (Steve Piccollo)
Nelson Leafs forward Jaden Shumilak takes a shot during Saturday’s game against Kamloops. Photo: Tyler Harper

Junior hockey game in Nelson ends with accusation of racist taunts

Nelson’s coach said a Kamloops Storm player used insensitive language

Nelson Leafs forward Jaden Shumilak takes a shot during Saturday’s game against Kamloops. Photo: Tyler Harper
Kelowna Chiefs forward Myles Mattila, former Nelson Leafs general manager Sean Dooley and Leafs captain Jack Karran were surrounded by supportive teammates for a ceremonial puck drop in Nelson on Oct. 26. A new mental health program started by Mattila is being adopted by the KIJHL. Photo: Tyler Harper

Hockey league adopts B.C.-wide mental health program

MindRight will establish peer-to-peer support person for each team

Kelowna Chiefs forward Myles Mattila, former Nelson Leafs general manager Sean Dooley and Leafs captain Jack Karran were surrounded by supportive teammates for a ceremonial puck drop in Nelson on Oct. 26. A new mental health program started by Mattila is being adopted by the KIJHL. Photo: Tyler Harper
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