Goal-line stand preserves 23-18 victory for Our Glass, defending champion Castlegar Vikings hit win column
Nelson Our Glass Ogs used a goal-line stand during the five-play rule to edge Steamshovel Brewers 23-18 in West Kootenay Flag Football League action Sunday afternoon at the Mount Sentinel High School Field. The win moves Our Glass into sole possession of second place in league standings with a 2-1 record. Dam Inn Mates, idle […]
Stinson back in winner's circle, Palmer of host school wins boy's race
It took a race but Andrea Stinson finally found her way back to the top of the medal podium. After finishing in the middle of the pace during the opening race of the season in Kaslo, the L.V. Rogers senior edged out Susanne Fraser of the host school to capture the Senior Girl’s title at […]
Vees, St. Denis put some serious hurt on Smokies
Former Trail Smoke Eater Travis St. Denis came back to haunt his ex-mates.The Silver City native scored twice and added two assists to lead the Penticton Vees to a 9-1 thrashing of the Smokies Saturday night in BCHL action the South Okanagan.St. Denis came to the Vees during the summer in a two-for-one deal with the Cowichan...
Gonzaga Basketball director heads youth hoop camp at Selkirk College
The Selkirk Saints Athletics program and Kootenay Basketball have teamed up to present a new basketball camp for boys and girls aged 11-18 year olds under the guidance of Director of Men’s Basketball at Gonzaga University, Jerry Krause.Krause, who instructed last season during a camp at L.V. Rogers in Nelson, has been a...
Smokies earn first point with 3-3 OT tie against Merritt Centennials
The Trail Smoke Eaters finally got into the point column after the Silver City squad tied visiting Merritt Centennials 3-3 overtime tie Wednesday in BCHL action at the Cominco Arena.Clayton Chessa, Chris Romanchuk and first star Adam Boytinck scored for the Smokies, which owned period leads of 2-1 and 3-2.However, Trail could...
Time running out on players wanting to guarantee a spot in the Soccer Quest Indoor Leagues
Time is running out on adult players interested in taking their soccer skills indoors.Friday, September 30 is the final day for registration for the upcoming Soccer Quest Indoor season.Soccer Quest boasts four leagues for players — Men’s Open League (Tuesday), Ladies Rec League (Wednesday), Men’s Masters League (Thursday) and...
Rebels roust Chiefs Sunday, two games slated for this weekend
Ed. Note: Kyler Hilderman is a 10-year-old hockey fanatic and a player in the Castlegar Minor Hockey League whose enthusiasm for the game is so spectacular, it only seemed right that he should be our Source for Rebels updates. He provides all the information, statistics and perspectives, while editor Kyra Hoggan writes up Hilderman’s input […]
Silvertips sweep Kootenay Ice on Vancouver Island as BCMMHL opens new season
Chase Lang, Hobin Zinck and Garrett Dunlop each scored twice as the North Island Silvertips rocked the Kootenay Ice 10-3 Sunday in B.C. Major Midget Hockey League action in Nanaimo.The win, coming on the heels of a 3-1 decision by North Island over Kootenay Saturday, gave the Silvertips a sweep of the BCMMHL series.“We played...
Smokies ripped on the PK in home and season opener
The Trail Smoke Eaters died by the sword Friday night in their season opener at home as they gave up three power play goals and succumbed to the Westside Warriors 7-3 at Cominco Arena.The Warriors were 60 per cent on the power play (three for five) as they put five second period goals on 17 shots past Smokies netminder Matt...
Kolby's fundraiser exhibition game a success
A fundraiser exhibition hockey game between the Trail Smoke Eaters and the Thompson Rivers University Wolfpack raised $11,285 for Kolby’s Trust Fund last Saturday. A special account has been set up at the TD Canada Trust branch in Trail for Kolby Zanier, daughter of Smoke Eaters assistant coach Barry Zanier, as she continues her […]
