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"provide all our
players with a first class experience and atmosphere in which to play junior hockey"
As a non-profit organization, the Eagles hockey club consists of many activities within the organization
including support staff, programming, volunteers, billet parents as well as corporate sponsors who all play an essential role in providing our
players with a first class experience and atmosphere in which to play junior hockey. As our
coaching and player development staff begin another exciting season in the KIJHL,
they feel strongly committed to a template for success that will make the Eagles an
extremely attractive place for players to begin and develop their junior
hockey career.
All out-of-town players are provided with room and board. Players are placed in carefully selected homes and these families are generally
involved in some aspect of our Club. They take great interest in the player on and off the ice. During winter months many local businesses
assist players with part-time jobs that fit within the other time demands of practice, school and road/home games.
The hockey club covers many of the expenses incurred during the year including meals on road trips. The team
also provides equipment and supplies such as helmets, pants, gloves, sweater and socks as well as the sticks and tape for each player.
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The KIJHL is going into it's 40th year of operation and a lot has happened since the first puck was dropped back in September of 1967.  It was the
start of the West Kootenay Junior Hockey League. Castlegar, Trail, Rossland, Grand Forks and Nelson were the first teams. The first season saw
the Trail Jr. Smoke Eaters win the league, and advance to the BC Championship. The Eagles joined the KIJHL in 1994.

There are currently 16 teams in four divisions that play a 52 game regular season schedule.
KIJHL Champions:
2005/06 Sicamous Eagles
2006/07 Fernie Ghost Riders
2007/08 Fernie Ghost Riders
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