Former Alberni Valley assistant coach Dubois named KIJHL Commissioner
“I’m thrilled to return to the KIJHL in a new role and to help lead the league during a key phase in its growth and development,” says Jeff Dubois, the league's new commissioner. https://t.co/aHVlloW33h #kijhlhockey #hockeyexcellence #lifeskills #education #yourfuturestartshere pic.twitter.com/Xf3VJr9544
— KIJHL (@KIJHL) February 27, 2020
Jeff Dubois, who served as Alberni Valley Bulldogs assistant GM and assistant coach from 2017-19, is the new commissioner of the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League.
Dubois spent the 2019-20 season as GM and head coach of the Comox Valley Glacier Kings of the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League. He was also Director of Communications for the BCHL from 2007-10.
Former Eagles and Vees forward Pierog called up to AHL
TRANSACTION: Nic Pierog (F) has been recalled from the @RailersHC. He led Worcester with 22 goals and was tied for the team lead in points (35) this season. pic.twitter.com/AhsUxIziOk
— Bridgeport Sound Tigers (@TheSoundTigers) February 27, 2020
Nic Pierog (40 goals, 33 assists in 112 games with Surrey and Penticton from 2012-14) is back in the AHL after being recalled to the Bridgeport Sound Tigers.
The forward has 22 goals and 13 assists in 48 ECHL games this season with the Worcester Railers. He’s added a goal and an assist in six games with the Sound Tigers.
Former Cents defenceman Teves sent back to ECHL
.@PenskeMoving On the Move: The Canucks have assigned @Josh_Teves4 and @mitch_eliot44 from Utica to the @KalamazooWings. pic.twitter.com/PMfOIkrtiY
— Utica Comets (@UticaComets) February 27, 2020
Defenceman Josh Teves (five goals, 28 assists in 57 games with Merritt in 2014-15) has been assigned from the Utica Comets of the AHL to the Kalamazoo Wings of the ECHL.
Teves has two assists in 26 games with the Comets this season. He’s also added a goal and an assist in two games with the Wings.
Three Stars of the Night
First Star: Penticton forward Tyler Ho scored three shorthanded goals.
Second Star: Vees forward Danny Weight had a goal and two assists.
Third Star: Penticton forward Colton Kalezic tallied three assists.
Honourable Mentions:Vees forward Jay O’Brien notched a goal and an assist. Penticton goaltender Yaniv Perets stopped 22 shots.
Fred Page Cup Playoff Picture
INTERIOR DIVISION
#1 Penticton Vees vs. #8 West Kelowna Warriors
(Penticton leads best-of-7 series 1-0)
Game 1: Thursday, Feb. 27, 7 p.m. – Vees win 7-1
Game 2: Friday, Feb. 28, 7 p.m. – Warriors @ Vees
Game 3: Sunday, Mar. 1, 3 p.m. – Vees @ Warriors
Game 4: Tuesday, Mar. 3, 7 p.m. – Vees @ Warriors
Game 5: Wednesday, Mar. 4, 7 p.m. – Warriors @ Vees*
Game 6: Saturday, Mar. 7, 7 p.m. – Vees @ Warriors*
Game 7: Monday, Mar. 9, 7 p.m. – Warriors @ Vees*
#2 Trail Smoke Eaters vs. #7 Prince George Spruce Kings
Game 1: Friday, Feb. 28, 7 p.m. – Spruce Kings @ Smoke Eaters
Game 2: Saturday, Feb. 29, 7 p.m. – Spruce Kings @ Smoke Eaters
Game 3: Monday, Mar. 2, 7 p.m. – Smoke Eaters @ Spruce Kings
Game 4: Tuesday, Mar. 3, 7 p.m. – Smoke Eaters @ Spruce Kings
Game 5: Thursday, Mar. 5, 7 p.m. – Smoke Eaters @ Spruce Kings*
Game 6: Saturday, Mar. 7, 7 p.m. – Spruce Kings @ Smoke Eaters*
Game 7: Sunday, Mar. 8, 7 p.m. – Spruce Kings @ Smoke Eaters*
#3 Salmon Arm Silverbacks vs. #6 Victoria Grizzlies
Game 1: Friday, Feb. 28, 7 p.m. – Grizzlies @ Silverbacks
Game 2: Saturday, Feb. 29, 7 p.m. – Grizzlies @ Silverbacks
Game 3: Monday, Mar. 2, 7 p.m. – Silverbacks @ Grizzlies
Game 4: Tuesday, Mar. 3, 7 p.m. – Silverbacks @ Grizzlies
Game 5: Thursday, Mar. 5, 7 p.m. – Grizzlies @ Silverbacks*
Game 6: Saturday, Mar. 7, 7 p.m. – Silverbacks @ Grizzlies*
Game 7: Monday, Mar. 9, 7 p.m. – Grizzlies @ Silverbacks*
#4 Wenatchee Wild vs. #5 Vernon Vipers
Game 1: Saturday, Feb. 29, 7:05 p.m. – Vipers @ Wild
Game 2: Sunday, Mar. 1, 7:05 p.m. – Vipers @ Wild
Game 3: Tuesday, Mar. 3, 7 p.m. – Wild @ Vipers
Game 4: Wednesday, Mar. 4, 7 p.m. – Wild @ Vipers
Game 5: Friday, Mar. 6, 7:05 p.m. – Vipers @ Wild*
Game 6: Sunday, Mar. 8, 2 p.m. – Wild @ Vipers*
Game 7: Tuesday, Mar. 10, 7:05 p.m. – Vipers @ Wild*
ISLAND DIVISION
#1 Nanaimo Clippers vs. #4 Alberni Valley Bulldogs
Game 1: Friday, Feb. 28, 7 p.m. – Bulldogs @ Clippers
Game 2: Saturday, Feb. 29, 7 p.m. – Bulldogs @ Clippers
Game 3: Tuesday, Mar. 3, 7 p.m. – Clippers @ Bulldogs
Game 4: Thursday, Mar. 5, 7 p.m. – Clippers @ Bulldogs
Game 5: Friday, Mar. 6, 7 p.m. – Bulldogs @ Clippers*
Game 6: Monday, Mar. 9, 7 p.m. – Clippers @ Bulldogs*
Game 7: Wednesday, Mar. 11, 7 p.m. – Bulldogs @ Clippers*
#2 Cowichan Valley Capitals vs. #3 Powell River Kings
Game 1: Friday, Feb. 28, 7 p.m. – Kings @ Capitals
Game 2: Saturday, Feb. 29, 7 p.m. – Kings @ Capitals
Game 3: Tuesday, Mar. 3, 7 p.m. – Capitals @ Kings
Game 4: Wednesday, Mar. 4, 7 p.m. – Capitals @ Kings
Game 5: Friday, Mar. 6, 7 p.m. – Kings @ Capitals*
Game 6: Saturday, Mar. 7, 7 p.m. – Capitals @ Kings*
Game 7: Monday, Mar. 9, 7 p.m. – Kings @ Capitals*
MAINLAND DIVISION
#1 Coquitlam Express vs. #4 Langley Rivermen
Game 1: Friday, Feb. 28, 7 p.m. – Rivermen @ Express
Game 2: Sunday, Mar. 1, 7 p.m. – Rivermen @ Express
Game 3: Tuesday, Mar. 3, 7:15 p.m. – Express @ Rivermen
Game 4: Wednesday, Mar. 4, 7:15 p.m. – Express @ Rivermen
Game 5: Friday, Mar. 6, 7:15 p.m. – Rivermen @ Express*
Game 6: Saturday, Mar. 7, 7:15 p.m. – Express @ Rivermen*
Game 7: Monday, Mar. 9, 7:15 p.m. – Rivermen @ Express*
#2 Chilliwack Chiefs vs. #3 Surrey Eagles
Game 1: Friday, Feb. 28, 7 p.m. – Eagles @ Chiefs
Game 2: Saturday, Feb. 29, 7 p.m. – Eagles @ Chiefs
Game 3: Monday, Mar. 2, 7:30 p.m. – Chiefs @ Eagles
Game 4: Tuesday, Mar. 3, 7 p.m. – Chiefs @ Eagles
Game 5: Thursday, Mar. 5, 7 p.m. – Eagles @ Chiefs*
Game 6: Saturday, Mar. 7, 7 p.m. – Chiefs @ Eagles*
Game 7: Sunday, Mar. 8, 6 p.m. – Eagles @ Chiefs*
*If necessary
