Creston Valley Thunder Cats

Nitehawks assistant captain Kaleb Percival’s point shot sailed through traffic and over the glove of Creston goalie Parker Forrest for a 3-2 overtime victory in Game 7 of the Neil Murdoch Division final. Photos: Jim Bailey

B.V. Nitehawks complete comeback with thrilling Game 7 OT victory over Thundercats

Kaleb Percival scored the overtime winner and Connor Stojan stopped 47 shots in 3-2 Nitehawks win

 

Beaver Valley Nitehawks forward Ollie Clement battles for his second goal in 4-1 win over Creston on Saturday at BV Arena. Photo: Jim Bailey

Nitehawks take Game 2, split with Thundercats in B.V.

Beaver Valley Nitehawks head to Creston for Games 3 and 4 of the Murdoch final vs Thundercats

 

At the last home game on Feb. 4, the Creston Valley Thunder Cats were narrowly defeated by the Fernie Ghostriders 6-4. (Photos courtesy of Brandon Shaw, Analog Dog Creative Ltd.)

Creston Valley Thunder Cats head to the playoffs

Forward Luke Chakrabarti was granted most valuable player and top scorer in the Eddie Mountain Division Awards

 

On Dec. 17, the Thunder Cats faced the Beaver Valley Nitehawks, winning 6-4. (Photo courtesy of Brandon Shaw, Analog Dog Creative Ltd.)

Creston Valley Thunder Cats win last 4 out of 6 games

The team has been holding strong through December

  • Dec 22, 2022
On Dec. 17, the Thunder Cats faced the Beaver Valley Nitehawks, winning 6-4. (Photo courtesy of Brandon Shaw, Analog Dog Creative Ltd.)
On Oct. 21, Friends of Thunder Cats donated $24,000 to Creston Valley Thunder Cats. (Photo by Kelsey Yates)

Friends of Thunder Cats donate towards future of hockey

In October, Friends of Thunder Cats gave back to Creston’s hockey community.…

On Oct. 21, Friends of Thunder Cats donated $24,000 to Creston Valley Thunder Cats. (Photo by Kelsey Yates)
The Creston Valley Thunder Cats defeated the Kimberley Dynamiters 3-2 on Friday, Oct. 21. (Photo by Kelsey Yates)

Creston Valley Thunder Cats on winning streak

Tonight, the team will face the Fernie Ghostriders

The Creston Valley Thunder Cats defeated the Kimberley Dynamiters 3-2 on Friday, Oct. 21. (Photo by Kelsey Yates)
The Creston Valley Thunder Cats faced an unfortunate loss 3-2 to the Castlegar Rebels in the homeopener on Friday, Sept. 23. (Photo by Kelsey Yates)

Creston Valley Thunder Cats lose out on first games of the season

The Cats lost 3-2 to the Rebels in the homeopener last Friday

The Creston Valley Thunder Cats faced an unfortunate loss 3-2 to the Castlegar Rebels in the homeopener on Friday, Sept. 23. (Photo by Kelsey Yates)
The Creston Valley Thunder Cats are on a two-year probation for alleged hazing. (Photo by Kelsey Yates)

Creston Valley Thunder Cats on 2-year probation following hazing investigation

Hazing was reported by staff on Sept. 13

The Creston Valley Thunder Cats are on a two-year probation for alleged hazing. (Photo by Kelsey Yates)
Brandon Switzer is the new head coach for the Creston Valley Thunder Cats. (KIJHL)

Creston Valley Thunder Cats name new head coach

Brandon Switzer had replaced Bill Rotheisler as head coach for next season

Brandon Switzer is the new head coach for the Creston Valley Thunder Cats. (KIJHL)
In game six on March 1, the Creston Valley Thunder Cats had their last victory over the Beaver Valley Nitehawks, 5-3. (Photo © Brandon Shaw / analogdog.ca)

Creston Valley Thunder Cats eliminated from playoffs

The Beaver Valley Nitehawks narrowly defeated the Thunder Cats 3-2 in Game 7

In game six on March 1, the Creston Valley Thunder Cats had their last victory over the Beaver Valley Nitehawks, 5-3. (Photo © Brandon Shaw / analogdog.ca)
On Feb. 26, the Creston Valley Thunder Cats were defeated on their home ice 4-3 by the Beaver Valley Nitehawks. (Photo © Brandon Shaw / analogdog.ca)

KIJHL playoffs underway, Thundercats avoid elimination

The Thunder Cats are facing off against the Beaver Valley Nitehawks in the final of seven games

On Feb. 26, the Creston Valley Thunder Cats were defeated on their home ice 4-3 by the Beaver Valley Nitehawks. (Photo © Brandon Shaw / analogdog.ca)
The Thunder Cats defeated the Castlegar Rebels 6-1 on Jan. 22. (Photo © Brandon Shaw/analogdog.ca)

Creston Valley Thunder Cat’s quest for four-win streak sputters at hands of Rockets

Next home game will feature the Cats versus Castlegar on Saturday, Feb. 5

  • Feb 1, 2022
The Thunder Cats defeated the Castlegar Rebels 6-1 on Jan. 22. (Photo © Brandon Shaw/analogdog.ca)
Luke Chakrabarti of the Creston Valley Thunder Cats has been named a KIJHL Star of the Week. (KIJHL photo)

Thunder Cats forward named as a KIJHL Star of the Week

Rookie Luke Chakrabarti has been essential in some recent victories

Luke Chakrabarti of the Creston Valley Thunder Cats has been named a KIJHL Star of the Week. (KIJHL photo)
Goaltender Liam Stevens and forward Blake Anderson are new additions to the Creston Valley Thunder Cats. (KIJHL)

Creston Valley Thunder Cats make player moves, hit trade deadline

A new goalie and three new forwards have joined the ranks

  • Jan 27, 2022
Goaltender Liam Stevens and forward Blake Anderson are new additions to the Creston Valley Thunder Cats. (KIJHL)
Creston RCMP say five people were arrested Saturday at a local hockey game. (File photo)

Five arrested for ignoring COVID-19 rules at Creston hockey game

Police removed them from premises when they refused to leave

Creston RCMP say five people were arrested Saturday at a local hockey game. (File photo)
On Dec. 10, Friends of the Thunder Cats presented a donation of $6,693 to Angel Flight to continue their mission of flying local patients in need to Kelowna and other centres for treatment. (Photo by Kelsey Yates)

Friends of the Thunder Cats continue to support Creston community

Working behind the scenes, Friends of Thunder Cats has raised funds for…

  • Jan 24, 2022
On Dec. 10, Friends of the Thunder Cats presented a donation of $6,693 to Angel Flight to continue their mission of flying local patients in need to Kelowna and other centres for treatment. (Photo by Kelsey Yates)
At the last home game on Jan. 8, the Creston Valley Thunder Cats defeated the Golden Rockets 7-5. (Submitted)

Creston Valley Thunder Cats start off new year 1 for 3

The Creston Valley Thunder Cats celebrated a 7-5 win against the Golden…

At the last home game on Jan. 8, the Creston Valley Thunder Cats defeated the Golden Rockets 7-5. (Submitted)
He shoots… he scores! The Creston Valley Thunder Cats score on the Columbia Valley Rockies at the home game on Nov. 12. (Photo by Kelsey Yates)

Creston Valley Thunder Cats win 11 of last 17 games

The Thunder Cats are currently third in the standings

He shoots… he scores! The Creston Valley Thunder Cats score on the Columbia Valley Rockies at the home game on Nov. 12. (Photo by Kelsey Yates)
The Creston Valley Thunder Cats have recently signed Colby Bechthold. (KIJHL)

SJHL veteran Colby Bechthold joins the Creston Valley Thunder Cats

Originally from Boyle, Alta., Bechthold spent the last two seasons with the SJHL’s Weyburn Red Wings

The Creston Valley Thunder Cats have recently signed Colby Bechthold. (KIJHL)
The Creston Valley Thunder Cats came away with one win and one loss during the opening weekend of the 2021/22 season. (Photo by Kelsey Yates)

Thunder Cats team line-up sees 17 returning players

The next home game for the Thunder Cats will be on Oct. 23 against the Golden Rockets

The Creston Valley Thunder Cats came away with one win and one loss during the opening weekend of the 2021/22 season. (Photo by Kelsey Yates)