Ben Kiist (Calgary, AB) run at the 2018 Banff U15 Junior Spiel came to an end in the semifinals with a 6-1 loss to Zach Davies (Edmonton, AB). of the 2018 Banff U15 Junior Spiel in Banff, Alberta, Canada; Kiist advanced through the quarterfinals with a 13-5 win over Wyatt Wright (Rocky Mountain House, AB). of the 2018 Banff U15 Junior Spiel in Banff, Alberta, Canada;
 
Kiist are currently 2-0 in the 0-team qualifying round. . In their opening game, Kiist defeated Stephen Denton (Canmore, AB) 8-5, then won 9-3 against Rhett Whittmire (Lethbrdge, AB). In their next game, Kiist plays.
 
. For week 11 of the event schedule, Kiist did not improve upon their best events, remaining at th place on the World Ranking Standings with total points. Kiist ranks th overall on the Year-to-Date rankings with points earned so far this season.