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Top Shelf: The KIJHL PodcastTop Shelf: The KIJHL Podcast - S3 E25 - April 18 - Grand Forks Border Bruins - Price - Hnatiuk - McKinnonToday on Top Shelf … Part 2 of our Mowat Cup episodes. It’s all about the Grand Forks Border Bruins today with guests Captain Carter Price … Head Coach/General Manager Dave Hnatiuk and the ‘Voice of the Bruins’ Kevin McKinnon …2025-04-1814 min
Top Shelf: The KIJHL PodcastTop Shelf: The KIJHL Podcast - S3 E24 - April 17 - Ridge Meadows Flames - Ravenstein - Bedard - CheverieThis week on Top Shelf… We have two episodes for you in advance of the Mowat Cup. This one is dedicated to the PJHL Champion … Ridge Meadows Flames … with another tomorrow focussing on the Grand Forks Border Bruins. Today … it’s the Flames … with Flames’ Captain Lukas Ravenstein … General Manager Derek Bedard and the Voice of the Flames … Andrew Cheverie. 2025-04-1714 min
Top Shelf: The KIJHL PodcastTop Shelf: The KIJHL Podcast - S3 E23 - March 28 - Cazac - McKinnonThis week on Top Shelf, the I-N-E-Plus-Nutrition player spotlight shines on … Diego Cazac … from the 100 Mile House Wranglers ... Also on the podcast, Grand Forks broadcaster ... Kevin McKinnon … talks about the Border Bruins and the Kootenay Conference Final … 2025-03-2814 min
Top Shelf: The KIJHL PodcastTop Shelf: The KIJHL Podcast - S3 E22 - March 14 - Price - Laser-Hume - Mills - PhillipsThis week on Top Shelf: The KIJHL Podcast … PLAYOFF EDITION … The ine+nutrition player spotlight shines on … Carter Price, Captain of the Grand Forks Border Bruins ... Emanuel talks with Creston Valley Thunder Cat alum … Harmon Laser-Hume, he’s with the Mount Royal University Cougars, who are off to the USports National Championship Tournament next week … Mark is joined by broadcasters … Blake Mills with the Kamloops Storm and … Ben Phillips with the Beaver Valley Nitehawks.2025-03-1418 min
Top Shelf: The KIJHL PodcastTop Shelf: The KIJHL Podcast - S3 E21 - February 21 - Bambrick - L. StuartThis week on Top Shelf… the ine+nutrition player spotlight shines on … former WHL’er Chase Bambrick of the Creston Valley Thunder Cats and on the Bench Boss segment … Levi Stuart from the 100 Mile House Wranglers …2025-02-2113 min
Top Shelf: The KIJHL PodcastTop Shelf: The KIJHL Podcast - S3 E20 - February 14 - Preymak - Houseman - Gorontzy-SlackThis week on Top Shelf … the ine+nutrition player spotlight shines on ... Kaleb Preymak … of the Chase Heat ... the Alumni Clip is with former Grand Forks Border Bruin … Elvis Gorontzy-Slack … who is playing in Bremen, Germany … and on the Bench Boss segment … Jed Houseman … from the Golden Rockets …2025-02-1414 min
Top Shelf: The KIJHL PodcastTop Shelf: The KIJHL Podcast - S3 E19 - February 9 - SPECIAL - Next Shift Network - Andrea Manning-KroonFor almost all athletes competing at a high level, the end of their competitive sports career can come abruptly with little or no warning. Then what? Transitioning to life outside sport can be challenging for athletes and their families. Mark Berry talks with Andrea Manning-Kroon from Next Shift Network about how that organization helps to connect athletes to people and necessary resources.2025-02-0912 min
Top Shelf: The KIJHL PodcastTop Shelf: The KIJHL Podcast - S3 E18 - February 7 - Larsen - JonesThis week on Top Shelf… the ine+nutrition player spotlight is with ... Ryan Larsen of the Kamloops Storm ... and the final part of our Bench Boss segment with Terry Jones from the Beaver Valley Nitehawks … he talks about what got him into and keeps him in coaching …2025-02-0714 min
Top Shelf: The KIJHL PodcastTop Shelf: The KIJHL Podcast - S3 E17 - January 31 - Ivanov - Jones - TrittThis week on Top Shelf… The I-N-E-Plus-Nutrition ... player spotlight ... is with ... Owen Ivanov of the Kelowna Chiefs ... the Alumni Clip is with former Spokane Braves player … Dawson Tritt … who is in his 4th season of NCAA Div 1 … and on the Bench Boss segment … Terry Jones … from the Beaver Valley Nitehawks … talks about his playing days …2025-01-3117 min
Top Shelf: The KIJHL PodcastTop Shelf: The KIJHL Podcast - S3 E16 - January 24 - Picha - JonesThis week on Top Shelf… the ine+nutrition player spotlight is on ... Tyler Picha of the Spokane Braves ... and on the Bench Boss segment features … Terry Jones from the Beaver Valley Nitehawks …2025-01-2413 min
Top Shelf: The KIJHL PodcastTop Shelf: The KIJHL Podcast - S3 E15 - January 17 - Burke - McCagherty - HeadrickThe ine+nutrition player spotlight is with ... Tyler Burke of the Grand Forks Border Bruins ... the alumni clip is with WHL’er … Maddix McCagherty, all about the importance of his brief 2023 stint with the Kelowna Chiefs … and on our Bench Boss segment … Nick Headrick, Castlegar Rebels Head Coach2025-01-1714 min
Top Shelf: The KIJHL PodcastTop Shelf: The KIJHL Podcast - S3 E14 - January 10 - Duzan - Patrick - McLeodThis week on Top Shelf… the ine+nutrition player spotlight is with Dylan Duzan of the Columbia Valley Rockies ... the Alumni feature is with former Revelstoke Grizzlie, Kaeden Patrick, currently playing with NCAA III Skidmore College … and closing out the show, the Bench Boss segment featuring Merritt Centennials Head Coach … Wes McLeod.2025-01-1013 min
Top Shelf: The KIJHL PodcastTop Shelf: The KIJHL Podcast - S3 E13 - December 20 - Christmas GreetingsSeason's Greeting from throughout the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League ... The KIJHL covers a lot of Santa's territory in British Columbia and Washington State ... from Quesnel in the North, Spokane in the South, Fernie in the East and Princeton in the West. All the best this holiday season and safe travels..2024-12-2011 min
Top Shelf: The KIJHL PodcastTop Shelf: The KIJHL Podcast - S3 E12 - December 13 - Haggerty - McOnieThe ine+nutrition player spotlight with Emanuel Sequeira is with ... Taylor Haggerty of the Fernie Ghostriders. Mark Berry is joined by Sicamous Eagles HC/GM Liam McOnie. 2024-12-1315 min
Top Shelf: The KIJHL PodcastTop Shelf: The KIJHL Podcast - S3 E11 - December 6 - Desabrais - White - MalletteThe ine+nutrition player spotlight with Emanuel Sequeira is with ... J.P. Desabrais of the Williams Lake Mustangs. Emanuel then talks with Princeton Posse HC/GM Torrin White. Also some comments from former Okanagan Knights Coach … now with the WHL Rockets … Kris Mallette. 2024-12-0616 min
Top Shelf: The KIJHL PodcastTop Shelf: The KIJHL Podcast - S3 E10 - November 29 - Angle - MaxwellThe ine+nutrition player spotlight with Emanuel Sequeira is with ... Ashton Angle of the Sicamous Eagles. Mark Berry will be joined by Quesnel River Rush HC/GM Logan Maxwell. 2024-11-2913 min
Top Shelf: The KIJHL PodcastNot Top Shelf: The KIJHL Podcast - Special - November 21 - Davies - Gross - D'Amore - HnatiukMark Berry shares some interviews that didn’t make it onto the Tuesday Prospects Game broadcast. He talks about the game and a special gesture from the Williams Lake Mustangs. Interviews with Luke Davies (Kimberley Dynamiters) … Berkley Gross (Creston Valley Thunder Cats … Luca D’Amore (Kamloops Storm) and HC Dave Hnatiuk (Grand Forks Border Bruins).2024-11-2114 min
Top Shelf: The KIJHL PodcastTop Shelf: The KIJHL Podcast - S3 E9 - November 15 - Clement - McLeodThe ine+nutrition player spotlight with Emanuel Sequeira is with ... Ollie Clement of the Beaver Valley Nitehawks. We’ll also be joined by Merritt Centennials Head Coach Wes McLeod. 2024-11-1515 min
Top Shelf: The KIJHL PodcastTop Shelf: The KIJHL Podcast - S3 E8 - November 8 - Anderson - Wudrick - BreenThe ine+nutrition player spotlight with Emanuel Sequeira is with ... Cash Anderson of the Quesnel River Rush who has some special fans. We have part 2 of our interview with Creston Valley Thunder Cats HC/GM Geordie Wudrick, … this week we talk about where in the world hockey has taken him, Also on the podcast … the Voice of the Nelson Leafs, Alex Breen.2024-11-0819 min
Top Shelf: The KIJHL PodcastTop Shelf: The KIJHL Podcast - S3 E7 - November 1 - Huang - Wudrick - PhillipsThe ine+nutrition player spotlight is with ... Kanye Huang of the Golden Rockets. We talk with Creston Valley Thunder Cats HC/GM Geordie Wudrick (Part 1 of a 2 part interview)… this week we talk about the recent success of the T-Cats. Also on the podcast, one half of the Beaver Valley Nitehawks broadcast dynamic duo … Ben Phillips, who’ll be extolling the play of B-V.2024-11-0122 min
Top Shelf: The KIJHL PodcastTop Shelf: The KIJHL Podcast - S3 E6 - October 25 - Davey - Law - Livingstone - McKinnonThe ine+nutrition player spotlight is on ... Ethan Davey with the 100 Mile House Wranglers ... Also on the podcast ... we talk with Osoyoos Coyotes HC/GM Ken Law … Grand Forks Border Bruins Broadcaster Kevin McKinnon ... Emanuel has a great Q & A with … AHL Milwaukee Admirals and former Creston Valley Thunder Cat Defenceman Jake Livingstone, we’ll share part of that interview.2024-10-2521 min
Top Shelf: The KIJHL PodcastTop Shelf: The KIJHL Podcast - S3 E5 - October 18 - Heide - Evans - WolfThe ine+nutrition player spotlight is on ... Haden Heide from the Castlegar Rebels ... the Chase Heat are off to a great start, Head Coach and General Manager, Kyle Evans, jumps onboard to talk about his team... Also on the podcast ... Quesnel River Rush Broadcaster, Evin Wolf, about an important win on Tuesday.2024-10-1819 min
Top Shelf: The KIJHL PodcastTop Shelf: The KIJHL Podcast - S3 E4 - October 11 - Sterling-Ponech - King - Stuart - BlowThe ine+nutrition player spotlight is on Grady Sterling-Ponech with the Princeton Posse ... Emanuel had an opportunity to talk with former NHL and National Team Coach, Dave King, who was watching his grandson play in Princeton. Also on the podcast ... 100 Mile House Wranglers Head Coach and General Manager, Levi Stuart and Creston Valley Thunder Cat’s Broadcaster, Eric Blow.2024-10-1119 min
Top Shelf: The KIJHL PodcastTop Shelf: The KIJHL Podcast - S3 E3 - October 4 - Kim - Hnatiuk - McCartneyThe ine+nutrition player spotlight with Emanuel Sequeira, is with Bryan Kim with the Columbia Valley Rockies. Mark Berry chats with Grand Forks Border Bruins, Head Coach and General Manager, Dave Hnatiuk. Mark will close the podcast talking with the ‘Voice of the Kelowna Chiefs, Justin McCartney.2024-10-0416 min
Top Shelf: The KIJHL PodcastTop Shelf: The KIJHL Podcast - S3 E2 - September 27 - Hovelkamp - Sincennes - CampbellThe I-N-E-Plus-Nutrition player spotlight, with Emanuel Sequeira, is Forward of the Week, from the Nelson Leafs, Connor Hovelkamp. Emanuel was busy this week. He also talked with Columbia Valley Rockies Head Coach and General Manager, Tayler Sincennes. Sicamous Eagles’ broadcaster Scott Campbell will talk about the 2024-2025 Eagles and the passing of team builder, Wayne March.2024-09-2720 min
Top Shelf: The KIJHL PodcastTop Shelf: The KIJHL Podcast - S3 E1 - September 20 - Bishop - Lucas - WolfIt’s Day 1 of the 2024-25 KIJHL season with 18 of the 21 teams in action. On this episode of Top Shelf, Mark Berry and Emanuel Sequeira focus on the three new teams ... The ine+nutrition player spotlight with Emanuel is on Jake Bishop from the Merritt Centennials. Mark chats with Williams Lake Mustangs HC/GM, Tyrel Lucas and then he closes out the podcast discussing Quesnel River Rush hockey with Broadcaster Evin Wolf.2024-09-2017 min
Top Shelf: The KIJHL PodcastTop Shelf: The KIJHL Podcast - S2 E31 - April 13 - Schwab - Percival - LawczynskiThis Week on Top Shelf… The Teck Cup Champion’s Captain Brady Schwab joins Emanuel Sequeira to talk about the Revelstoke Grizzlies and their championship run. Then we talk Scholarships and Bursaries with Ethan Lawczynski of the Castlegar Rebels and Kaleb Percival of the Beaver Valley Nitehawks.2024-04-1318 min
Top Shelf: The KIJHL PodcastTop Shelf: The KIJHL Podcast - S2 E30 - April 5 - Augot - Fournier - WudrickThis Week on Top Shelf… Cole Fournier of the Fernie Ghostriders joins Emanuel Sequeira and he talks about his season and playing with his brother. Brady Augot of the Revelstoke Grizzlies joins the podcast a bit later to talk about his play and what the Grizz have to do to get past the Riders. Also discussion on coaching changes and Junior Hockey returning to the North Cariboo.2024-04-0619 min
Top Shelf: The KIJHL PodcastTop Shelf: The KIJHL Podcast - S2 E29 - March 29 - Aston - StuartThis Week on Top Shelf… Luke Aston of the Revelstoke Grizzlies scored the GWG in Game 4 of the Kootenay Conference Finals. Emanuel Sequeira talks with him about the series. The Mowat Cup is in Kimberley, starting April 18th. Kimberley Dynamiters’ Head Coach and General Manager, Derek Stuart, hops onto the podcast to talk about how the Nitros are preparing for the Provincials.2024-03-2914 min
Top Shelf: The KIJHL PodcastTop Shelf - The KIJHL Podcast - S2 E28 - March 22 - Sterling-Ponech - Stojan - Williams Lake MustangsThis Week on Top Shelf… Grady Sterling-Ponech of the Princeton Posse had a 3 assist night in Game 7 helping his team get to the Conference Finals. Emanuel Sequeira talks with him about the series and what to expect from Revelstoke. How about the play of the Beaver Valley Nitehawk’s Connor Stojan in the post-season! He’ll join Emanuel later in the podcast. But first, Big big news this morning out of Williams Lake.2024-03-2213 min
Top Shelf: The KIJHL PodcastTop Shelf: The KIJHL Podcast - S2 E27 - March 15 - Desabrais - CoventryThis Week on Top Shelf… J.P. Desabrais of the Grand Forks Border Bruins scored the GWG in Game 1 of the Neil Murdoch Division Final, Emanuel Sequeira talks with him about the goal and his first full season of Junior Hockey. Back to back Hat-tricks for Revelstoke Grizzlies’ Forward Ethan Coventry, pretty cool. He’ll join us later in the podcast.2024-03-1512 min
Top Shelf: The KIJHL PodcastTop Shelf: The KIJHL Podcast - S2 E26 - March 8 - Glenn - DouglasThis Week on Top Shelf… Emanuel Sequeira talks with Columbia Valley Rockies goalie Nate Glenn who’s sporting a 954 save percentage in 5 playoff games. They’ll talk about a big first round series win over the Dynamiters. Evan Douglas of the Kamloops Storm is one of those versatile players who’s comfortable up front or on the back line. He’ll chat in the back half of the podcast with Emanuel.2024-03-0814 min
Top Shelf: The KIJHL PodcastTop Shelf: The KIJHL Podcast - S2 E25 - March 1 - Hall - KellyThis Week on Top Shelf… Levi Hall of the Fernie Ghostriders earned a 51 shot shutout in Game 2 of the Playoffs. Emanuel Sequeira talks with him about the performance. He also chats with Nolan Kelly of the North Okanagan Knights.2024-03-0111 min
Top Shelf: The KIJHL PodcastTop Shelf: The KIJHL Podcast - S2 E24 - February 23 - L. Chakrabarti - SadownykThis Week on Top Shelf ... Emanuel Sequeira talks with the Hudl Instat Forward of the Week Luke Chakrabarti of the Creston Valley Thunder Cats. He also chats with Lucas Sadownyk of the Princeton Posse. Mark Berry discusses all 8 first round Playoff series.2024-02-2323 min
Top Shelf: The KIJHL PodcastTop Shelf: The KIJHL Podcast - S2 E23 - February 16 - Smith - Parrell - KendallThis Week on Top Shelf… …Emanuel Sequeira talks with the Hudl Instat Forward of the Week Gage Parrell of the North Okanagan Knights and Spokane Braves 20 year old freshman, Karsen Kendall . Leading off the episode, Emanuel talks with Alex Smith of the Sicamous Eagles about his two seasons as Captain at the Eagles Nest.2024-02-1716 min
Top Shelf: The KIJHL PodcastTop Shelf: The KIJHL Podcast - S2 E22 - February 9 - Cleland - Tait - BaldoThis Week on Top Shelf ... Emanuel Sequeira talks with the Hudl Instat Defenceman of the Week Ayden Baldo of the Nelson Leafs and Summerland Steam goaltender, Jasper Tait. Leading off the episode, Emanuel talks with Kimberley Dynamiter Carson Cleland about being a Captain on a team with a history of impressive captains.2024-02-0917 min
Top Shelf: The KIJHL PodcastTop Shelf: The KIJHL Podcast - S2 E21 - February 2 - M. Chakrabarti - SchwabEmanuel Sequeira talks with the Hudl Instat Defenceman of the Week Max Chakrabarti of the Creston Valley Thunder Cats and Revelstoke Grizzlies Captain, Brady Schwab.2024-02-0209 min
Top Shelf: The KIJHL PodcastTop Shelf: The KIJHL Podcast - S2 E20 - January 26 - Soneff - Hawco - ShindeThis Week on Top Shelf… Three interesting guests …The Hudl Instat Forward of the Week Kelton Shinde of the 100 Mile House Wranglers,Danish Goaltender, Karl Soneff from the Nelson Leafs andphilanthropic netminder, Joey Hawco of the Princeton Posse. 2024-01-2619 min
Top Shelf: The KIJHL PodcastTop Shelf: The KIJHL Podcast - S2 E19 - January 19 - Nimmo - WhiteThis Week on Top Shelf… The Hudl Instat Defenceman of the Week is Lohgan Nimmo of the Beaver Valley Nitehawks. Emanuel Sequeira talks with him and Nelson Leafs’ Forward Parker White. Mark Berry talks a bit about the Trade Deadline and shares his pick for “Play-by-Play Call of the Week”. 2024-01-1912 min
Top Shelf: The KIJHL PodcastTop Shelf: The KIJHL Podcast - S2 E18 - January 12 - Bohmer - Readman - SmythThis Week on Top Shelf… Emanuel Sequeira is on assignment somewhere on a Mexican beach so Mark Berry has the conn. He talks with newly acquired Storm player Nathan Bohmer and chats with Chase Heat Broadcaster Steve Smyth. To close out the podcast, Princeton Head Coach and General Manager Mark Readman comes onboard to talk about the Posse. 2024-01-1226 min
Top Shelf: The KIJHL PodcastTop Shelf: The KIJHL Podcast - S2 E17 - January 5 - Hager - Fiorentino - RentzThis Week on Top Shelf… The Hudl Instat Goaltender of the Week is Josh Hager of the North Okanagan Knights. Emanuel Sequeira talks with him and Golden Rockets Forward Dominic Fiorentino. Mark Berry has a great conversation with the “Voice of the Spokane Braves”, Greg Rentz about the Braves’ recent play and their webcast. 2024-01-0519 min
Top Shelf: The KIJHL PodcastTop Shelf: The KIJHL Podcast - S2 E16 - December 22 - Season's Greetings from the KIJHLSeason's Greetings from the four corners of the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League in British Columbia and Washington State.2023-12-2114 min
Top Shelf: The KIJHL PodcastTop Shelf: The KIJHL Podcast - S2 E15 - December 15 - Ward - Fisher - McKinnonThis Week on Top Shelf… The Hudl Instat Forward of the Week is Jonathan Ward of the Princeton Posse. Emanuel Sequeira talks with him and Fernie Ghostrider Defenceman Cole Fisher. Mark Berry talks with the “Voice of the Grand Forks Border Bruins”, Kevin McKinnon about the Bruins and the Neil Murdoch Division. We’ll also share a portion of the Chase Heat Waves Podcast with HC/GM Brad Fox discussing an upcoming coaching change. 2023-12-1519 min
Top Shelf: The KIJHL PodcastTop Shelf: The KIJHL Podcast - S2 E14 - December 8 - Arntsen - Jameson - Brunn - PhillipsThis Week on Top Shelf… Emanuel Sequeira talks with Osoyoos Coyotes Goaltender Hunter Arntsen, North Okanagan Knights Forward Devin Jameson and KIJHL on-ice official Melissa Brunn, who recently received the Golden Whistle from Hockey Canada for her work on the International stage. The Beaver Valley Nitehawks’ broadcast team has expanded; Mark Berry talks with Ben Phillips, the newest member of the team.2023-12-0821 min
Top Shelf: The KIJHL PodcastTop Shelf: The KIJHL Podcast - S2 E13 - December 1 - All 20 KIJHL ProspectsThis Week on Top Shelf… A special post BCHC Prospects Game episode. We check in with every player on the KIJHL roster, hear some highlights from the Storm play-by-play team of Larry Read and Kris Armstrong. We also get some thoughts from KIJHL Commissioner Jeff Dubois on the two-day event in Kamloops.2023-12-0114 min
Top Shelf: The KIJHL PodcastTop Shelf: The KIJHL Podcast - S2 E12 - November 24 - Dawson - Huth - ReadThis Week on Top Shelf… Emanuel Sequeira chats with Chase Heat Forward Braeden Huth. Later on, Emanuel talks with the Hudl Instat Forward of the Week Crae Dawson from the Nelson Leafs ... and Mark Berry is joined by the ‘Voice of the Kamloops Storm’ Larry Read; they'll talk about the team and the upcoming BCHC Prospects Game.2023-11-2420 min
Top Shelf: The KIJHL PodcastTop Shelf: The KIJHL Podcast - S2 E11 - November 17 - Warrack - WeillThis 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.2023-11-1716 min
Top Shelf: The KIJHL PodcastTop Shelf: The KIJHL Podcast - S2 E10 - November 10 - Haggerty - HuestonThis 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.2023-11-1017 min
Top Shelf: The KIJHL PodcastTop Shelf: The KIJHL Podcast - S2 E9 - November 3 - Horiachka - Kessler - BearThis 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.2023-11-0317 min
Top Shelf: The KIJHL PodcastTop Shelf: The KIJHL Podcast - S2 E8 - October 27 - Phillips-Watts - Hedges - DeschenesThis 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.2023-10-2719 min
Top Shelf: The KIJHL PodcastTop Shelf: The KIJHL Podcast - S2 E7 - October 20 - Glenn - ClementThis 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.2023-10-2015 min
Top Shelf: The KIJHL PodcastTop Shelf: The KIJHL Podcast - S2 E6 - October 13 - Dyck - Shebansky - DuboisKIJHL 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 Coyotes2023-10-1316 min
Top Shelf: The KIJHL PodcastTop Shelf: The KIJHL Podcast - S2 E5 - October 6 - Hughes - Player SpotlightsEmanuel 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 stats2023-10-0614 min
Top Shelf: The KIJHL PodcastTop Shelf: The KIJHL Podcast - S2 E4 - September 29 - Fournier - Jakubowski - EdwardsWeek 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.2023-09-2913 min
Top Shelf: The KIJHL PodcastTop Shelf: The KIJHL Podcast - S2 E3 - September 22 - Morcom - Stuart - KolleAiden 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).2023-09-2216 min
Top Shelf: The KIJHL PodcastTop Shelf: The KIJHL Podcast - S2 E2 - September 15 - L. Chakrabarti - DuboisCreston 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.2023-09-1420 min
Top Shelf: The KIJHL PodcastTop Shelf: The KIJHL Podcast - S2 E1 - September 12 - Schumacher - Bay - Sequeira1,286 days between games for the KIJHL Spokane Braves. Emanuel Sequeira talks with current Spokane Head Coach Darin Schumacher and past coach Michael Bay.2023-09-1216 min
Top Shelf: The KIJHL PodcastTop Shelf: The KIJHL Podcast - S2 E0 - Special Edition - Junior A - DuboisSpecial 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.2023-07-2727 min
Top Shelf: The KIJHL PodcastTop Shelf: The KIJHL Podcast - E36 - April 21 - Dubois - SequeiraDown 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.2023-04-2133 min
Top Shelf: The KIJHL PodcastTop Shelf: The KIJHL Podcast - E35 - April 15 - Cyclone Taylor Cup Day 3Day 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.2023-04-1621 min
Top Shelf: The KIJHL PodcastTop Shelf: The KIJHL Podcast - E34 - April 14 - Cyclone Taylor Cup Day 2Day 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.2023-04-1526 min
Top Shelf: The KIJHL PodcastTop Shelf: The KIJHL Podcast - E33 - April 13 - Cyclone Taylor Cup Day 1Day 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,2023-04-1423 min
Top Shelf: The KIJHL PodcastTop Shelf: The KIJHL Podcast - E32 - April 7 - Kuchaslo - McCulley - ReadmanA 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.2023-04-0717 min
Top Shelf: The KIJHL PodcastTop Shelf: The KIJHL Podcast - E31 - March 31 - McNaughton and Hogg on Morton Johnston - Cash ReganThis 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.2023-03-3137 min
Top Shelf: The KIJHL PodcastTop Shelf: The KIJHL Podcast - E30 - March 24 - Mitchell - Weill - Stuart - Readman - ParentLISTEN 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.2023-03-2420 min
Top Shelf: The KIJHL PodcastTop Shelf: The KIJHL Podcast - E29 - March 17 - Self - Gould - Stojan - McNaughtonLISTEN 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 Posse2023-03-1717 min
Top Shelf: The KIJHL PodcastTop Shelf: The KIJHL Podcast - E28 - March 10 - Bettenson - Clement - Tobin - DorriusThis 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.2023-03-1019 min
Top Shelf: The KIJHL PodcastTop Shelf: The KIJHL Podcast - E27 - March 3 - Kruhlak - Fleet - Deschenes - EvansAs 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.2023-03-0316 min
Top Shelf: The KIJHL PodcastTop Shelf: The KIJHL Podcast - E26 - February 24 - Boyarski - Readman 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.2023-02-2416 min
Top Shelf: The KIJHL PodcastTop Shelf: The KIJHL Podcast - E25 - February 19 - Aaron VolpattiLISTEN 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.2023-02-1915 min
Top Shelf: The KIJHL PodcastTop Shelf: The KIJHL Podcast - E24 - February 17 - McPhee - Volpatti - Sequeira 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.2023-02-1724 min
Top Shelf: The KIJHL PodcastTop Shelf: The KIJHL Podcast - E23 - February 10 - Lario - Valin - CouttsThe 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.2023-02-1021 min
Top Shelf: The KIJHL PodcastTop Shelf: The KIJHL Podcast - E22 - February 3 - McKinley - Creasy - SequeiraEthan 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.2023-02-0321 min
Top Shelf: The KIJHL PodcastTop Shelf: The KIJHL Podcast - E21 - January 27 - Reis - McCagherty - Dubois - MingoMatteus 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.2023-01-2718 min
Top Shelf: The KIJHL PodcastTop Shelf: The KIJHL Podcast - E20 - January 20 - Harwood - Aebly - MacDuff - Sinclair - StuartThis 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).2023-01-2023 min
Top Shelf: The KIJHL PodcastTop Shelf: The KIJHL Podcast - E19 - January 13 - Toye - Dominici - Fleet - DeschenesThis 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...2023-01-1320 min
Top Shelf: The KIJHL PodcastTop Shelf: The KIJHL Podcast - E18 - January 6 - Lawczynski - Cunningham - Law - ShehovacGuests 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. 2023-01-0624 min
Top Shelf: The KIJHL PodcastTop Shelf: The KIJHL Podcast - E17 - December 23 - KIJHL Holiday GreetingsChristmas 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.2022-12-2110 min
Top Shelf: The KIJHL PodcastTop Shelf: The KIJHL Podcast - E16 - December 16 - Myers - Wight - SequeiraJace 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.2022-12-1618 min
Top Shelf: The KIJHL PodcastTop Shelf: The KIJHL Podcast - E15 - December 9 - Burgess - Jones - Mattila - ReadBeaver 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...2022-12-0924 min
Top Shelf: The KIJHL PodcastTop Shelf: The KIJHL Podcast - E14 - December 2 - Miller - Ludvig - SequeiraKasey 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.2022-12-0318 min
Top Shelf: The KIJHL PodcastTop Shelf: The KIJHL Podcast - E13 - November 25 - King - Seminoff - Cunningham - McOnie 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).2022-11-2528 min
Top Shelf: The KIJHL PodcastTop Shelf: The KIJHL Podcast - E12 - November 18 - Chakrabarti - Haggerty - Cunningham - PeitschThe 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.2022-11-1722 min
Top Shelf: The KIJHL PodcastTop Shelf: The KIJHL Podcast - E11 - November 11 - Hnatiuk - Albinati - AlcockThe 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 Leafs2022-11-1121 min
Top Shelf: The KIJHL PodcastTop Shelf: The KIJHL Podcast - E10 - November 4 - MacDuff - DiBella - SmythEthan 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.2022-11-0418 min
Top Shelf: The KIJHL PodcastTop Shelf: The KIJHL Podcast - E9 - October 28 - Chakrabarti - Ohlhausen - ReadLuke 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.2022-10-2820 min
Top Shelf: The KIJHL PodcastTop Shelf; The KIJHL Podcast - E8 - October 21 - Cameron - Readman - CampbellAustin 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.2022-10-2617 min
Top Shelf: The KIJHL PodcastTop Shelf: The KIJHL Podcast - E7 - October 14 - Lario - Sequeira - McKinnonHost 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.2022-10-2619 min
Top Shelf: The KIJHL PodcastTop Shelf: The KIJHL Podcast - E6 - October 7 - Davidson - Hnatiuk - McFarlaneEmanuel 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.2022-10-2619 min
Top Shelf: The KIJHL PodcastTop Shelf: The KIJHL Podcast - E5 - September 30 - Sorken - De La Salle - Dubois - JohnstoneWhat 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.2022-10-2617 min
Top Shelf: The KIJHL PodcastTop Shelf: The KIJHL Podcast - E4 - September 23 - Gallo - Stuart - HoggReturning 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.2022-10-2616 min
Top Shelf: The KIJHL PodcastTop Shelf: The KIJHL Podcast - E3 - September 16 - Tait - Olauson - BlowEmanuel 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.2022-10-2618 min
Top Shelf: The KIJHL PodcastTop Shelf: The KIJHL Podcast - E2 - September 9 - Percival - Hladun - McCartneyEmanuel 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.2022-10-2618 min
Top Shelf: The KIJHL PodcastTop Shelf: The KIJHL Podcast - E1 - September 2 - Henderson - Parent - ScottHost 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.2022-10-2520 min