This is the 1978-79 Kootenay International Junior Hockey League season.
Membership Changes[]
- The Invermere based Columbia Valley Rockies join the league
Standings[]
East Division[]
| Team | GP | W | L | T | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spokane Flames | 40 | 27 | 12 | 1 | 271 | 173 | 55 |
| Cranbrook Colts | 40 | 26 | 13 | 1 | 264 | 205 | 53 |
| Kimberley Knights | 40 | 24 | 14 | 2 | 251 | 196 | 50 |
| Columbia Valley Rockies | 40 | 18 | 22 | 0 | 211 | 246 | 36 |
| Fernie Raiders | 40 | 13 | 25 | 2 | 219 | 299 | 28 |
| Creston Clippers | 40 | 10 | 29 | 1 | 193 | 287 | 21 |
Note: Creston awarded first place on basis of outscoring Spokane in the season and Kimberley defeated Fernie in a one game playoff for the final playoff spot.
West Division[]
| Team | GP | W | L | T | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trail Jr. Smokies | 40 | 37 | 3 | 0 | 245 | 113 | 74 |
| Castlegar Rebels | 40 | 22 | 18 | 0 | 225 | 189 | 44 |
| Grand Forks Border Bruins | 40 | 15 | 25 | 0 | 203 | 226 | 30 |
| Rossland Jr. Warriors | 40 | 14 | 26 | 0 | 205 | 277 | 28 |
| Nelson Maple Leafs | 40 | 11 | 28 | 1 | 151 | 227 | 23 |
Playoffs[]
Won by Trail Jr. Smokies