Nelson management turns to former skipper Mario DiBella to right the Leafs ship
It didn't take the Nelson Leafs long to find a skipper to replace Dave McLellan, who unexpectedly resigned earlier this week. Nelson Leafs Hockey Society president John Dooley said the Heritage City franchise has turned to former coach Mario DiBella to right the rudderless ship of the once-mighty Kootenay International Junior...
Lack of 'respect' triggers Leaf board to switch gears with coaching staff
There were a number of “issues” that led to the Nelson Leafs parting ways with coach and GM Dave McLellan and his assistant Greg Andrusak team president John Dooley told The Nelson Daily Wednesday from Spokane. Dooley joined the team for its Kootenay International Junior Hockey League road trip to the Lilac City after the...
Coaches Dave McLellan, Greg Andrusak 'part ways' with Nelson Leafs
During his first interview with The Nelson Daily in August of 2014, Leaf coach and GM Dave McLellan said he took the position with the Heritage City franchise Nelson is “run more like a Junior A franchise.” McLellan may have been right as the Leafs decided to make a decision more reserved for ownership in the BC Hockey League...
Field shaping up for 2016 Canadian Direct Insurance Men’s Curling Championships in Nelson
Tom Buchy of Kimberley and Creston’s Chris Ducharme are the two latest qualifiers for the 2016 Canadian Direct Insurance Men’s Curling Championships set for February 10-14 at the Nelson Curling Club. The two skips earned spots in the 16-team field after the Men’s Kootenay Playdown Sunday in Fernie. Buchy, back again at the Provincials for […]
Nelson's Amit Bhabra qualifies for Canadian Junior Weightlifting Championships
Amit Bhabra is used to being in the middle of body checks and bluelines as the Nelson Minor Hockey product holds down a roster spot on the Castlegar/Nelson Midget Rep squad. However, this past weekend in Vancouver, Bhabra flipped the switch from hockey to weightlifting to earn a spot at the Canadian Junior Weightlifting...
Hawks hand Nelson Leafs six straight loss, 4-2 Friday in Fruitvale
The Beaver Valley Nitehawks added to what has been a dreadful season for the Nelson Leafs after scoring a 4-2 Kootenay International Junior Hockey League victory Friday night in Fruitvale. A powerplay goal by Braden Fuller with six minutes remaining in the game combined with an empty net marker — shorthanded, no less — by […]
Great opening to 40th year for Whitewater Ski Hill
Whitewater officially launched the 2015/16 winter season Friday with daily operations. Skiers received an early taste of the new year last weekend when the hill opened for two days on one of the deepest snowpacks in North America. The celebration truly began when the resort announced it was joining the Powder Alliance, which offers Whitewater […]
Bruins rally back to edge Leafs 4-3 in Boundary City
The Grand Forks Border Bruins rallied from a two-goal deficit to edge the Nelson Leafs 4-3 in Kootenay International Junior Hockey League play Tuesday night in the Boundary City. The loss continues the recent slide of the Heritage City franchise, losers of five consecutive games and 12 of 14 games dating back to October 31. […]
Rockers sweep past Hawks, Bombers to capture LVR Mini-Tournament
Stanley Humphries Rockers of Castlegar opened the West Kootenay Junior Boy’s Basketball season with a pair of wins Saturday at the Hangar in Nelson. The Rockers jumped to a 26-7 lead, before coasting to a 46-25 decision over the L.V. Rogers Bombers in a three-team mini-tournament. Morgan Lynn led the Rockers with 11 points while […]
Immaculata repeats as High School A Girl's Volleyball Champs — Wildcats finish seventh
The Mount Sentinel Wildcats concluded the BC High School A Girl’s Volleyball Championships at Selkirk College in Castlegar on a winning note to finish seventh overall in the 16-team field. The Wildcats outlasted Duncan Christian 2-1 (22-25, 25-19, 11-15) in the best-of-three match to capture the match Saturday afternoon in Castlegar. Earlier in the day, […]
