Bucks operating U18 hockey academy starting this fall
The JPHL (Junior Prospects Hockey League) and the Cranbrook Bucks Hockey Club are excited to announce that a JPHL HUB is coming to Cranbrook. Beginning this September, the Cranbrook Bucks Hockey Club will operate a U18 team in the form of the Kootenay Hockey Academy.
“This is a big step forward in terms of local development and getting the Cranbrook Bucks more invested in our community. The Kootenay Hockey Academy can offer athletes a clear path to junior hockey right in our backyard.” Said Cranbrook Bucks Owner and President Nathan Lieuwen. “The JPHL has proven itself to be a well-operated league that offers a strong showcase schedule and exposure for players. With the many resources at our disposal, we can offer a very competitive program.”
“Celebrating the expansion of our league, we are thrilled to welcome the Kootenay Hockey Academy to the Junior Prospects Hockey League for the 2023/24 season.” Added JPHL Commissioner Richard Nault. “The addition of Kootenay Hockey Academy will bring a new level of talent and competition to our league from the Cranbrook area, and we are excited to see what they will bring to the ice. We look forward to working with the Kootenay Hockey Academy and their exceptional coaching staff to provide a platform for student-athletes to showcase their skills and continue their development path into junior hockey.”
