The KIJHL Podcast

This Week on Top Shelf … Grand Forks Border Bruins Captain Ray Warrack joins Emanuel Sequeira. Later on, Emanuel talks with Hudl Instat Forward of the Week Tristan Weill from the Kimberley Dynamiters. The Kamloops Storm were well represented last week; Sam Lewis was Top Defenceman while Colton Phillips-Watts was Top Goalie. We’ll shine a mini-spotlight on both of them.

This Week on Top Shelf… Emanuel Sequeira talks with one of the Hudl Instat Players of the Week, Forward Taylor Haggerty from the Fernie Ghostriders. The Revelstoke Grizzlies’ Jozef Kuchaslo was Goaltender of the Week while Nicholas Hughes of the Kimberley Dynamiters was Defenceman of the Week; we’ll shine a mini spotlight on both of them. Our Player Profile this week is on Castlegar Rebels’ goaltender, Matteo Hueston.

This Week on Top Shelf… Emanuel Sequeira talks with one of the Hudl Instat Players of the Week, Defenceman Jake Kessler from the Kelowna Chiefs. The Beaver Valley Nitehawks’ Connor Stojan was Goaltender of the Week while Ryan Larsen of the Kamloops Storm was Forward of the Week; we’ll shine a mini spotlight on both of them. Our Player Profile this week is on Princeton Posse Forward, Tyson Horiachka and we’ll talk with Draeden Bear of the Golden Rockets about their community jerseys.

This Week on Top Shelf… Emanuel Sequeira talks with one of the Hudl Instat Players of the Week, Goaltender Colton Phillips-Watts from the Kamloops Storm. The Beaver Valley Nitehawks’ Cade Reber was Defenceman of the Week while Anmol Garcha of the Princeton Posse was Forward of the Week; we’ll shine a mini spotlight on both of them. Our Player Profile this week is on Creston Valley Thunder Cat, Landon Hedges and Larry Read talks with Sicamous Head Coach Nick Deschenes about Crossfit.

This Week on Top Shelf … our Emanuel Sequeira talks with one of the Hudl Instat Players of the Week, Goaltender Nate Glenn from the Columbia Valley Rockies. The Beaver Valley Nitehawks’ Kaleb Percival was Defenceman of the Week while teammate Roan Crowe was Forward of the Week; we’ll shine a mini spotlight on both of them. Our Player Profile, this week, is on another Nitehawk, veteran Ollie Clement.

KIJHL Commissioner Jeff Dubois joins Mark to discuss the two big announcements this week. Emanuel Sequeira talks with one of the Hudl Instat Players of the Week, Ethan Shebansky from the Grand Forks Border Bruins. The Summerland Steam’s Brayden Gosselin was Defenceman of the Week and Luke Chakrabarti of the Creston Valley Thunder Cats was Forward of the Week; we’ll shine a mini spotlight on both of them. Our Player Profile this week is on Scott Dyck of the Osoyoos Coyotes

Emanuel Sequeira talks with one of the Hudl Instat Players of the Week, Nicholas Hughes from the Kimberley Dynamiters. Teammate Tristan Weill was Forward of the Week and Nate Glenn of the Columbia Valley Rockies was Goaltender of the Week; we’ll shine a mini spotlight on both of them. Kevin McKinnon of the Grand Forks Border Bruins was presented with his well-deserved honours from last season and we’ll share some early season KIJHL stats

Week One of the 23/24 KIJHL season is in the books. Emanuel will talk with one of the Hudl Instat Players of the Week, Parker Fournier from the Sicamous Eagles. Andrew Tworkowski of the Spokane Braves and Mikkel Hrechka of the Chase Heat share the honours and we’ll shine a mini spotlight on them. Jaiden Jakubowski of the Columbia Valley Rockies earned a shutout in his debut, he’ll join us and Ben Edwards, formerly of the Border Bruins talks about signing with the WHL Royals.

Aiden Morcom of the Kelowna Chiefs is coming off a strong rookie season; Emanuel Sequeira talks with him about his preparation. Mark Berry chats with Kimberley Dynamiters HC/GM Derek Stuart about the strong team he's re-assembled. Kamloops Storm GM Matt Kolle describes the importance of Trainer Peter Friedel who passed away in June. Player Spotlights on Ray Warrack (GFB) and Alex Smith (SIC).

Creston Valley Thunder Cat Luke Chakrabarti talks with co-host Emanuel Sequeira about the upcoming season while Mark Berry chats with KIJHL Commissioner Jeff Dubois about some rule changes.

1,286 days between games for the KIJHL Spokane Braves. Emanuel Sequeira talks with current Spokane Head Coach Darin Schumacher and past coach Michael Bay.

Special Edition - This week BC Hockey designated the KIJHL as a Junior A Tier 2 hockey league. KIJHL Commissioner, Jeff Dubois joins host Mark Berry to talk about the transition to Junior A. Also Emanuel jumps onto the podcast to talk about some minor changes to Top Shelf in September.

Down to the final show of the season. Mark Berry talks with KIJHL Commissioner Jeff Dubois about the year that was. Later Emanuel Sequeira joins Mark to talk about the 5 teams they feel put together turnaround seasons.

Day 3 of the Cyclone Taylor Cup. Mark Berry, Emanuel Sequeira and Josh Piercey recap the day’s action and talk about the Medal games on Sunday. Post game interview with Kimberley Dynamiters HC/GM Derek Stuart.

Day 2 Wrap-up at the Cyclone Taylor Cup with Mark Berry, Emanuel Sequeira and Josh Piercey. Interviews with Delta Ice Hawk HC/GM Steve Robinson and Revelstoke Grizzlies Associate Coach Jiri Novak.

Day 1 Wrap-up at the 2023 Cyclone Taylor Cup with Mark Berry, Emanuel Sequeira and Revelstoke Grizzlies Broadcaster Josh Piercey. Postgame interviews with Kimberley Dynamiters Head Coach Derek Stuart and Oceanside Generals bench boss Dan Lemmon,

A bit of a different show this week. The podcast recorded on the road in Princeton after Game 5 with different equipment and a hoarse throat. Game highlights plus post game comments from the Posse’s Jake McCulley and Head Coach Mark Readman. Our player interview this week from Emanuel Sequeira is with Jozef Kuchaslo of the Revelstoke Grizzlies.

This week we start with Posse GM Mark McNaughton and KIJHL Broadcaster Tim Hogg talking about Morton Johnston who passed away suddenly last Sunday. During the main podcast, interviews with Cash Regan from the Dynamiters, Chase Heat President Darryl Adamson, PJHL Broadcaster Andrew Cheverie and VIJHL Broadcaster Kyle Ireland.

LISTEN to this week’s Playoff edition of Top Shelf: The KIJHL Podcast. Guests include players Tristan Weill from the Kimberley Dynamiters, Sean Mitchell from the Princeton Posse, Head Coaches, Ryan Parent of the Grizzlies, Mark Readman of the Posse and Derek Stuart of the Nitros.

LISTEN to this week’s Playoff edition of Top Shelf: The KIJHL Podcast. We are down to our Final 4; Princeton, Revelstoke, Kimberley and Beaver Valley. Our guests include players Trystan Self from the Kimberley Dynamiters, Curtis Gould from the Princeton Posse and Connor Stojan from the Beaver Valley Nitehawks. Also joining us for the podcast, Mark McNaughton, General Manager of the Posse

This week on Top Shelf… guests include Carter Bettenson from the Revelstoke Grizzlies, Ollie Clement from the Beaver Valley Nitehawks, Head Coach and General Manager Brad Tobin from the Creston Valley Thunder Cats and 2023 Cyclone Taylor Cup Chair Kevin Dorrius. All this and some great calls from around the KIJHL.

As eight KIJHL teams prepare for the Division Finals, hosts Emanuel Sequeira and Mark Berry chat with several players and coaches including Fernie Ghostriders’ goaltender Aiden Kruhlak, Kimberley Dynamiter’s netminder Matt Fleet, Sicamous Head Coach Nick Deschenes and North Okanagan Assistant Coach Josh Evans.

Host Mark Berry discusses the first round Teck Cup Playoff series and talks with Princeton Posse Head Coach Mark Readman while co-host Emanuel Sequeira catches up with Coletyn Boyarski of the Osoyoos Coyotes.

LISTEN to a Special episode of Top Shelf: The KIJHL Podcast . . . NHL/KIJHL Alumnus Aaron Volpatti joins Emanuel Sequiera in this full length interview. Aaron’s journey is incredible, unimaginable and inspiration; from his time with the Revelstoke Grizzlies to the VGH Burn Unit to eventually the NHL and a career ending injury. It’s a must-listen for players and fans.

Former National Hockey Leaguer and Revelstoke Grizzlies alumnus Aaron Volpatti joins Emanuel Sequeira to talk about his KIJHL days. It’s a preview of a special Top Shelf coming out on Sunday. Beforehand, Emanuel chats with current Grizzlie, Will McPhee, their Captain, about this season’s Revelstoke side. A busy episode for Emanuel; he joins co-host Mark Berry to discuss the first round Playoff matchups as 16 KIJHL teams embark on the Quest of the Teck Cup.

The Golden Rockets have the weekend off awaiting the start of the playoffs; Emanuel Sequeira chats with their Captain Jordan Lario about the regular season and preparing for the playoffs. Fernie Head Coach/General Manager Ty Valin joins Mark Berry to talk about the Ghostriders' season. This week’s guest Broadcaster is John Coutts from the Beaver Valley Nitehawks.

Ethan McKinley is having a banner season with the Osoyoos Coyotes, 5th in league scoring heading into the weekend. Emanuel Sequeira talks with him about his amazing season. Cody Creasy has been solid between the pipes for the Kamloops Storm, one of the top goaltenders in the KIJHL, but that’s not what everyone is talking about since the sniper scored his first goal last Friday, he joins the podcast to talk about the experience and his thoughts on the play of the Storm. Emanuel joins Mark and talks about favourite past interviews.

Matteus Reis is part of the Grand Forks Border Bruins' leadership group; Emanuel Sequeira talks with him about the season the Bruins have put together. We really put Emanuel to work this week. He chats with Columbia Valley’s Keenan Ingram, Kelowna’s Maddix McCagherty and BCHL Victoria Grizzlie, Zakery Anderson. League Commissioner, Jeff Dubois, talks about bursaries and scholarships available to players. This week’s guest broadcaster is Dave Mingo of the 100 Mile House Wranglers.

This week … player interviews with Hunter Harwood (Osoyoos Coyotes), Ethan Aebly (Golden Rockets), Ethan MacDuff and Scott Sinclair (Fernie Ghostriders). Kimberley HC/GM Derek Stuart talks about the Dynamiters’ Autism Awareness initiative. The guest broadcaster is Mike Fox (North Okanagan Knights).

This week, Emanuel talks with two KIJHL players who had strong weekends in the BCHL; Matt Fleet of the Kimberley Dynamiters and Nathan Dominici of the Beaver Valley Nitehawks. Branden Toye has a wealth of BCHL experience; now that he’s back with his hometown Kamloops Storm, he hopes to leverage the knowledge he gained in 67 games with the Powell River Kings; he joins Emanuel. Mark chats with Sicamous Head Coach, Nick Deschenes about the Eagle’s Nest and the success the Eagles are earning as they head down the stretch. This week's guest broadcaster is Dan McSkimming from the Fernie Ghostriders, so get the chocolate chip cookies ready.

Guests this week include Ethan Lawczynski in his 4th season with the Castlegar Rebels, Damon Cunningham with the SJHL Nipawin Hawks, Osoyoos Coyotes Head Coach Ken Law, Sicamous Eagles Head Coach Nick Deschenes and Marko Shehovac from the Golden Rockets, a man with many hats.

Christmas greetings from all over the biggest junior hockey league in Western Canada. All the very best this holiday season from the crew at Top Shelf.

Jace Myers is a Wrangler, in more ways than one. When the 20 year old from Williams Lake isn’t playing out of the South Cariboo Recreation Centre, he’s riding on the back of a 1 ton Bull. Emanuel Sequeira chats with #13. Mark Berry talks with Golden Rockets HC/GM Chuck Wight. Mark and Emanuel discuss which teams they feel have had turnaround seasons.

Beaver Valley Head Coach/General Manager, Terry Jones, just celebrated his 1,100th win in Junior hockey. Mark Berry talks with Coach Jones about the milestone and the 22/23 edition of the Nitehawks. Scott Burgess is a 20 year old defenceman for the Princeton Posse, who are having a strong season. He talks with Emanual Sequeira about the adjustments he's made since coming to the league. KIJHL Alumnus Myles Mattila created Mindright for Athletes while playing with the Kelowna Chiefs; he talks with Kamloops Storm broadcaster Larry Read about the program and raising awareness on how and where to find assistance for youth.

Kasey Miller is in his third season with the Kimberley Dynamiters; he chats with Emanuel Sequeira. Emanuel also joins Mark Berry to discuss the KIJHL Notebook on the kijhl.ca website. Kamloops Storm Head Coach Jan Ludvig talks about the much improved play of his club. Also on the podcast, Aidan Sutter of the WHL Everett Silvertips.

Kelowna Chiefs forward Oliver King, is a long way away from his hometown of Glasgow, Emanuel Sequeira talks with him about the transition to playing in North America. We dedicate a segment to the first ever BCHC Prospects game with interviews spotlighting Tyler Seminoff (Nelson Leafs) and Damon Cunningham (Sicamous Eagles). Mark Berry talks with North Okanagan Knights Head Coach Liam McOnie and Broadcasters Giancarlo Nadeau (PJHL) and Bob Loeppky (Revelstoke Grizzlies).

The BCHC Prospects Game, featuring top 16-18 year olds from the KIJHL and PJHL, is next week. Emanuel Sequeira interviews players Max Chakrabarti (Creston Valley Thunder Cats), Taylor Haggerty ( Fernie Ghostriders), Damon Cunningham (Sicamous Eagles) and Zachary Peitsch (Kelowna Chiefs). Mark Berry talks with PJHL Head Coach Brad Bakken about the team he, and his group, has assembled. The guest broadcaster is Ian Wilson from the Chilliwack Jets.

The BCHC Prospects Game between the KIJHL and PJHL is less than two weeks away. Host Mark Berry talks with Team KIJHL Head Coach Dave Hnatiuk while North Okanagan goalie Austin Seibel shares his thoughts on being selected to the squad. Emanuel Sequeira talks with BC Hockey referee Josh Albinati about being honoured with the Silver Whistle from Hockey Canada. The guest Broadcaster is Trent Alcock from the Nelson Leafs

Ethan MacDuff of the Fernie Ghostriders is tied for second in KIJHL scoring heading into Week 7, Emanuel Sequeira talks with the former Lloydminster Minor Hockey player about his offseason preparation ahead of his 20 year. The Eddie Mountain is a tough Division and this year is no exception; Mark Berry chats with Nelson Head Coach Adam DiBella about the play of the Leafs and the incredible fan support the club receives. The guest Broadcaster this week is Steve Smyth from the Chase Heat.

Luke Chakrabarti of the Creston Valley Thunder Cats has been the hottest player in the past few weeks, amassing 13 points in 5 games, Emanuel Sequeira talks with him about his success this season and some of his pregame rituals . The Top Shelf crew, like so many around the KIJHL, were saddened by the news of the passing of KIJHL former Vice-President Jim Harrington. We’ll be joined by former league President Bill Ohlhausen, former KIJHL executive Ian Currie and 2-Day FM Cranbrook Morning Show host, Dennis Walker. The Guest Broadcaster is Larry Read from the Kamloops Storm.

Austin Cameron leads the Summerland Steam in scoring. Emanuel Sequeira chats with him about his early season success. Host Mark Berry talks with Princeton Posse Head Coach Mark Readman about their 6-2 start. The guest Broadcaster this week is from the Sicamous Eagles, Scott Campbell.

Host Mark Berry is joined by KIJHL Communications Director Emanuel Sequeira who talks with Golden Rockets vet Jordan Lario about his strong start. Then Emanuel sticks around to discuss 'The KIJHL Notebook' on the kijhl.ca website (they spotlight 4 clubs). The guest Broadcaster is Kevin McKinnon with the Grand Forks Border Bruins.

Emanuel Sequeira talks with first year player Jalen Davidson of the Chase Heat while host Mark Berry chats with Grand Forks Border Bruins HC/GM Dave Hnatiuk and is joined by the 'Voice of the Princeton Posse' Dawson McFarlane. Plus there's news on the BCHC Prospects Game in November.

What a way to start their Junior Hockey careers! The Columbia Valley Rockies' Lucas De La Salle earned 4 goals in his debut. Not to be outdone, the Revelstoke Grizzlies' Wyatt Sorken struck for 6. Emanuel Sequeira chats with both players. Host Mark Berry talks with KIJHL Commissioner Jeff Dubois and Pacific Junior Hockey League Commissioner Trevor Alto about the newly created BCHC. Mike Johnstone, of the Castlegar Rebels, is the guest Broadcaster.

Returning Revelstoke Grizzlies Defenceman Brandon Gallo has proven to be an incredible backliner; he joins Emanuel Sequeira to talk about the club. Derek Stuart, year in and year out puts together an incredible Kimberley Dynamiters lineup; he joins host Mark Berry. Summerland Broadcaster Tim Hogg talks about the Steam.

Emanuel Sequeira talked with first year Goaltender, Jasper Tait of the Nelson Leafs. Columbia Valley HC/GM Emery Olauson joins Host Mark Berry to talk about how the Rockies look this season. Our guest Broadcaster is Eric Blow from the Creston Valley Thunder Cats.

Emanuel Sequeira talks with returning Beaver Valley Nitehawk Defenceman, Nolan Percival. Mark Berry spends some time with 100 Mile House Wranglers HC/GM Dale Hladun and Justin McCartney, the Voice of the Kelowna Chiefs, is the guest Broadcaster.

Host Mark Berry chats with Revelstoke Grizzlies HC/GM Ryan Parent and Kimberley Dynamiters Broadcaster Jim Scott while KIJHL Communications Director Emanuel Sequeira checks in with 21'22 league MVP Jack Henderson from the Osoyoos Coyotes. All this plus coaching news from Kamloops, Creston Valley and Columbia Valley.