EDITOR’S NOTE: With puck drop on the 2025–26 Kootenay International Junior Hockey League (KIJHL) season this weekend, kijhl.ca is providing fans with a preview of all 21 teams. Okanagan Newspaper Group is publishing features on the three area teams.

The Osoyoos Coyotes finished sixth in the Bill Ohlhausen Division last season with a record of 15-26-2-1, missing the playoffs.

They head into this season with a fresh outlook and a new bench boss, as Jackson Playfair takes over as head coach and general manager.

“My biggest thing was trying to find the positive energy and guys that were excited for a challenge and looking to turn things around a bit,” said Playfair. “I’ve been really impressed with the overall attitude and energy from our veteran guys. I think they’re ready for the chal

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