Posted:
February 1, 2021
The Kootenay International Junior Hockey
League’s (KIJHL) Revelstoke Grizzlies have ceased operations for the remainder of the 2020/21 season after members of the organization tested positive for COVID-19.
On Tuesday, January 26,
, the Grizzlies became aware of a potential COVID-19 contact that occurred through a team player’s place of employment. In accordance with KIJHL Return-to-Play protocols, the club immediately consulted with Interior Health and instituted a mandatory self-isolation for athletes and staff. The player in question subsequently tested positive for COVID-19, and additional members of the team have also since received positive test results.
“Earlier this week we elected to temporarily cancel team activities in an effort to keep our billet families, players and greater community safe,” said Grizzlies head coach and general manager Ryan Parent. “In light of having received multiple positive test results, we have had to make
by Contributor on Saturday January 30 2021
Last week, the Grizzlies, after having received multiple positive COVID-19 test results, had to make another hard decision to cease operations for the remainder of the KIJHL 2020/21 season.
The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League’s (KIJHL) Revelstoke Grizzlies have ceased operations for the remainder of the 2020/21 season after members of the organization tested positive for COVID-19.
On Tuesday, January 26
th, the Grizzlies became aware of a potential COVID-19 contact that occurred through a team player’s place of employment. In accordance with KIJHL Return-to-Play protocols, the club immediately consulted with Interior Health and instituted a mandatory self-isolation for athletes and staff.
by Contributor on Monday Jan 25 2021
Emery Olauson, head coach/assistant general manager of the Edmundston Blizzard in the Maritime Hockey League, coached the Grand Forks Border Bruins for three seasons. Digiphoto
By Emanuel Sequera, KIJHL Director of Communications
Becoming the coach-GM of the Grand Forks Border Bruins was the challenge Emery Olauson needed.
“I needed to know that I love this and that I want to do this,” says Olauson, who held the position for three years (2015-18) and was named Coach of the Year in 2016.
Being his first junior coaching position, the Canmore, Alta., native knew there would be things to push him and help him find out if he wanted to be a coach.
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by Nelson Daily Staff on Friday Jan 15 2021
The final day for ice in the Civic Centre in Nelson is January 29th. The Nelson Daily photo
The lack of revenue due to the COVID-19 BC public health orders restricting social interactions and participation in team sport has forced the Regional District of Central Kootenay to close the Pioneer Arena in Castlegar Civic Centre in Nelson for the remainder of the winter season.
The RDCK said the final day for the Pioneer Arena is on January 18
th while the Civic Centre in Nelson closes on January 29
th.
“We recognize the shared hardship of this decision and do so with an eye on next year,” said Keith Page, Chair, RDCK Recreation Commission No.5 in a media release Friday.