Past Nitro's: Braden Saretsky

Braden Saretsky played part of a season with the Kimberley Dynamiters, but helped the team win the KIJHL title in 2015. He came to the Nitro's after playing 19 games with the Summerland Steam, he then went on to score 14 goals and 27 assists in 25 games. Then added 18 goals and 11 assists in 22 playoff games.

This past season, Saretsky played his second year, and final junior year, with the Canmore Eagles. He scored 36 goals and 41 assists in 52 games. He then added two goals and two assists in three playoff games.

Past Nitro's: Keenan Haase

Keenan Haase played two seasons for the Kimberley Dynamiters from 2014-16. He scored 52 goals and 54 assists in 95 games. He also added 9 goals and 15 assists in 39 playoff games.

This past season Haase played for New England College Pilgrims (NCAA III). He played in 15 games scoring three goals and two assists.

Past Nitro's: Eric Buckley

Eric Buckley played for the Kimberley Dynamiters from 2011-2016. During that time he scored 67 goals (6th all-time) and 114 assists (4th all-time) for 181 points (5th all-time), while accumulating 371 penalty minutes (4th all-time) in 184 games (2nd all-time). He also played in 55 playoff games scoring 18 goals and 14 assists.

This past season Buckley played his freshman year with the upstart University of Jamestown Jimmies. He scored eight goals and 12 assists in 31 games.

Story: Kimberley Dynamiters Joe Karpyshyn commits to Calgary Mustangs (AJHL)

The Kimberley Dynamiters have helped another player move on up. This time it is Joe Karpyhsyn ('98) committing to the Calgary Mustangs of the Alberta Junior Hockey League for next season.

Kimberley Dynamiters general manager and head coach, Derek Stuart, is happy for Karpyshyn, but is also sad to be loosing him.

"He helped us a lot on the ice, averaging a point per game, also by being the agitator that he was. It is something we are going to miss, and it is going to be hard to replace a guy like Joe."

Karpyshyn, from Calgary, is excited to be back in Junior A after splitting last season between the Olds Grizzlies (AJHL) and the Dynamiters.

"I'm really excited to play Junior A next year. I'm confident in our team and I believe we'll have a good year."

During his time with the Nitro's, Karpyshyn scored nine goals and 17 assists in 18 games, while adding five goals and nine assists in 17 playoff games. Karpyshyn feels his time and exposure in Kimberley helped get him back to Junior A.

"Playing for the Nitro's was a great experience. It helped me get back to Junior A by playing lots of minutes and getting confidence in my game back in all three zones of the ice.

"The way coach Stuart runs the team, the expectations are exactly like Junior A, so it'll be easy to adjust next season."

Karpyshyn joins Cooper Page and Chase Miller who have also moved on to Junior A clubs. Karpyshyn and Miller will both be sporting Mustangs uniforms next season.

Stuart is pleased to be seeing so many players moving to Junior A after getting their confidence back by buying into the teams system and realizing that the team will do their best to get them to or back to Junior A.

"As an organization, that is our primary goal, to help players move on. We are very excited and happy to help Joe in that regard.

As for Karpyshyn, he will miss but had gratitude for playing in Kimberley.

"Thanks to everyone involved in the Dynamiters team from the head coach to all of the volunteers. They made my KI experience amazing and the Nitro's are definitely the best organization in the KIJHL. [They] have Junior A caliber fans."

Past Nitro's: Justin Meier

Justin Meier played for the Dynamiters from 2015-2016. He played in 56 games scoring 12 goals and 32 assists while accumulating 176 penalty minutes. He played in 39 playoff games, as he was a part of the 2015 Championship team, scoring four goals and 17 points.

This past season Meier played for the upstart University of Jamestown Jimmies. He played a part of the season, having two assists and 45 penalty minutes in 13 games.

Story: The Kimberley Dynamiters acquire defenceman Mason Palaga from the Chase Heat

The Kimberley Dynamiters acquired defenceman Mason Palaga ('97) from the Chase Heat for future considerations.

Palaga is a KIJHL veteran, having played the past two season with the Chase Heat. Last season he registered nine goals and 19 assists in 33 games. He missed part of the season because of a broken hand.

The 6-foot-2 defenceman then went on to be the teams top scoring defenceman during the playoffs, scoring 16 points in 18 games, as the Heat went to the KIJHL finals and eventually lost to the Beaver Valley Nitehawks.

Palaga describes his style of play as two-way. He enjoys joining the rush, which his numbers indicate, but he is also competitive in his own end, which he said is his priority.

Palaga is most excited to join the team because of the teams defensive depth, success last season, and the incredible fan base. He also intends to attend College of the Rockies, which also influenced his decision.

Dynamiters head coach and general manager Derek Stuart was excited about making the transaction happen with the Heat.

"Mason is a big, strong, defenceman who will help us immensely at both ends of the rink." Stuart said. "That combined with his experience and maturity give us what we believe is an elite 20 yr old in this league."

This will be Palaga's first season away from his hometown of Kamloops, and he is looking forward to calling Kimberley home this coming season.

Past Nitro's: Isaac Schacher

Isaac Schacher played two seasons with the Kimberley Dynamiters before moving onto the WHL. He played in 100 games scoring 18 goals and 45 assists.

This year he played for the University of Regina Cougars. He played in 27 games scoring one goal and three assists.

The Kimberley Dynamiters 2016/17 player movements

The Kimberley Dynamiters 2016/17 player movements. (Spring cleaning for next season)

January 8, 2017
The Dynamiters have traded defenceman Drew Van Den Bosch to the Comox Valley Glacier Kings (VIJHL).

January 6, 2017
The Dynamiters added forward Cooper Page (98) from the Okotoks Oilers (AJHL).

December 9, 2016
Connor Kendall (98) has suffered a season ending injury.

The Dynamiters added two highly sought after forwards: Nic Herringer (98) and Joe Karpyshyn (98)

December 4, 2016
The Kimberley Dynamiters traded goaltender Mitch Traichevich (97) to the Dawson Creek Jr Canucks (NWJHL) for Cody Call (98).

December 1, 2016
The Kimberley Dynamiters have added forward Nolan Kurylo (98)

November 28, 2016
Bryce Salverda (98) has decided to retire from hockey.

November 16, 2016
Robert Thomson (98) has decided to retire from hockey to focus on school.

The Dynamiters have traded forward Troy Feldbusch (98) to Dawson Creek (NWJHL)

October 18, 2016
The Kimberley Dynamiters acquire defenceman Cody Lassiter (96) from the Princeton Posse.

October 17, 2016
The Kimberley Dynamiters add goaltender Cody Campbell (98).

The Dynamiters traded goaltender Ruslan Katsnelson (97) to the Golden Rockets.

September 27, 2016
Defencemen Tyler Van Steinburg (98) and Devon Langelaar (97) are returned to the team.

Kimberley Dynamiters send F Donte Nowell (98) and D Connor Sullivan (98) to Grand Forks Border Bruins for future considerations.

The Kimberley Dynamiters released D Caymen Froude (99)

September 23, 2016
The Kimberley Dynamiters have released forwards: Kyle Cornford (98), Logan Middleton (98), and Taylor Girard (98).

Defenceman George Bertoia (98) returns to the club.

Forwards Matt Davies (98) and Connor Kendall (98) are signed after finishing Jr A tryouts.

September 17, 2016
The Kimberley Dynamiters add forward Taylor Girard (98)

September 16, 2016
The Kimberley Dynamiters add forwards Kyle Cornford (98), Brandon Langridge (98), and defenceman Bryce Salverda (98).

September 11, 2016
The Kimberley Dynamiters have released forwards Wyatt Fleming (98) and Terrell Clarricoates (99).

August 24, 2016
The Kimberley Dynamiters sign Troy Feldbusch (98) and Logan Middleton (98). (story)

Brett Roberts is attending tryouts with Sherwood Park Crusaders (AJHL).

Devon Langelaar is attending tryouts with Olds Grizzlys (AJHL).

Trey Doell is attending tryouts with Kindersley Clippers (SJHL) after Dynamiters main camp.

July 8, 2016
The Kimberley Dynamiters send Graham Dugdale (97) to the Revelstoke Grizzlies for Ryan Hozjan (96) (story)

June 27, 2016
The Kimberley Dynamiters acquired defeceman Brett Roberts (97) from the Beaver Valley Nitehawks for futures. (story)

The Kimberley Dynamiters signed affiliate forwards Terrell Clarricoates (99) and Caige Sterzer (00). (story)

Tyler and Trevor Van Steinburg have signed with the Canmore Eagles (AJHL) for the upcoming season. (story)

June 21, 2016
The Kimberley Dynamiters trade forward Sawyer Hunt to the Nelson Leafs for forward Nicholas Ketola (97) and futures. (story)

June 1, 2016
Jeff Keiver and Byron Garrels are announced as Assistant Coaches.

May 9, 2016
Derek Stuart is named the Dynamiters new Head Coach and GM.

April 19, 2016
General Manager and Assistant Head Coach, Mike Reid, has become the GM and Head Coach for the Cranbrook Midget AA team. (story)

April 18, 2016
Defenseman George Bertoia has committed to play for the Drumheller Dragons for the 2016-17 season (story)