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Posted: December 14, 2025

Ghostrider top goalie for Week 12 in KIJHL

The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League (KIJHL) is pleased to announce its Team of the Weekfor the period ending Dec.7.

Goalie

Leo den Besten – Fernie Ghostriders

Leo den Besten was the best. The St. Albert, Alta., native posted consecutive shutouts against the Creston Valley Thunder Cats in identical 3-0 wins, saving a total of 61 shots. In both games he was tested heavily in the third period, making 15 and 17 saves respectively.

Forwards

Jake Neufeld – Revelstoke Grizzlies

The third-year forward out of Calgary had a big weekend for the Grizzlies with four goals and three assists in two games helping them win twice. He played an average of 17:09 a game and was +5. He followed a three-point performance against the Sicamous Eagles by scoring a hat-trick and added an assist in their 6-3 win against the Osoyoos Coyotes.

Luca D’Amore – Kamloops Storm

After putting up three points in a 6-5 shootout loss to the 100 Mile House Wranglers, the hometown product scored twice, including the game-winner, against the Kelowna Chiefs. D’Amore played an average of 23:50 a game.

Levi Astill – Grand Forks Border Bruins

Last year’s Top Scorer and MVP had three goals, including a winner, and two assists in two games. Astill had three points against Castlegar in a 5-4 loss. Against Chase, Astill had two points, including the winning goal. He played an average of 20:38 a game and was +7.

Defence

Declan Pocock – Williams Lake Mustangs

Pocock leads the Mustangs blueline in points and he collected two assists in their 6-3 loss to Princeton, then scored the overtime winner against Kimberley 53 seconds into the period. Over the two games he was +1 and played an average of 27:06 a game.

Tobin Mikkelsen – Spokane Braves

Mikkelsen played a key part in the Braves’ offence as they defeated the 100 Mile House Wranglers 6-3.  Mikkelsen scored a goal and had two assists, including setting up Keegan Stickel’s winner. Mikkelsen was a +2 over two games and played an average of 20:43 a game.

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