The Western International Junior Hockey League (WIJHL) is a junior ice hockey league in British Columbia, Canada and Washington, USA. The league was founded in 2026 by eight former members of the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League (KIJHL). As an independent league, the WIJHL is not associated with governing bodies such as Hockey Canada or BC Hockey. +2026-27 WIJHL teamsTeamCityArenaNorthern Division100 Mile House Wranglers100 Mile House, BCSouth Cariboo Recreation CentreChase HeatChase, BCArt Holding Memorial ArenaEnderby IcemenEnderby, BCJohn Pritchard Memorial ArenaGolden RocketsGolden, BCGolden District Centennial ArenaSicamous EaglesSicamous, BCSicamous & District Rec CentreSouthern DivisionCastlegar RebelsCastlegar, BCCastlegar District Rec CentreCreston Valley ThunderCreston, BCJohnny Bucyk ArenaKelowna ChiefsRutland, BCRutland ArenaOliver OutlawsOliver, BCOliver & District ArenaSpokane BravesSpokane, WAEagles Ice Arena When the league was first announced only the eight former KIJHL franchises were announced, however late on May 20th rumors began circulating that the Enderby Icemen would join the league as an expansion franchise, rumors that were confirmed the next day. A tenth club was rumored to join the league, with the rumors being confirmed June 12 as Oliver was granted a franchise, later announced as the Outlaws.
On July 3rd 2026 the division alignments were announced with five teams competing in each the North and South Divisions. The inaugural season will begin on Friday September 18th 2026, and will run until the end of February
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