Kootenay kids kill it at rugby tournament in Kamloops over Thanksgiving weekend
Four Kootenay zone teams traveled to a season-ending Kamloops 7s tournament during the Thanksgiving weekend — one of the largest junior tournaments in North America with teams from all over BC and Alberta. The Under 16 Girls team remained unbeaten and won the tournament. This included an extra time 5-0 win against Canuck Rugby...
Selkirk College Sets Tone for Season with Stellar Home Weekend
The vibe in the Castlegar & District Recreation Centre this past weekend felt more like early-March than mid-October with the Selkirk College Saints and University of Victoria Vikes battling in a two-game series that had the intensity of the post-season. The Saints home opening weekend featured a pair of terrific British Columbia Intercollegiate Hockey League […]
Smoke Eaters add WHL Veteran Jameson Murray to D-core
The Trail Smoke Eaters are excited to announce the signing of former Victoria Royals defenceman Jameson Murray. The Kelowna, BC native comes to Trail with more than 120 games played in the WHL, split between the Calgary Hitman, Everett Silvertips and most recently the Victoria Royals. Jameson amassed 6 goals and 23 assists ...
Smoke Eater Kent Johnson named BCHL Player of the Week
The BC Hockey League announced Monday that Smoke Eaters forward Kent Johnson was named BCHL Player of the Week following a ten-point performance over a four game week. Johnson who had only one goal through his opening four games of the season exploded on the weekend getting a total of ten during the week with the bulk of his...
West Kootenay athletes shine at 2019 BC Senior Games
It took a long time for Slocan’s Donald Currie to load up the car for the return trip home from the BC Senior Games held last week in Kelowna. The veteran track star dominated the oval track en route to winning, wait for it, seven gold medals in the men’s 85-89 division at the 2019 […]
So much fun coming up at Golden City Days!
The Rossland Golden City Days Committee is excited to bring you a weekend of fun and entertainment September 6th – 8th, celebrating our heritage, and we hope you’re planning to dress in heritage costume and join us! Many activities and lots of fun are in store for you and your family. To lead into the weekend events, wander...
Selkirk College Saints Look to the Prairies for Extra Firepower
A pair of Manitoba Junior Hockey League (MJHL) grads are headed to the mountains as they transition into post-secondary with the Selkirk College Saints. Blake Sidoni and Tristen Cross spent their final season of junior hockey with the Virden Oil Capitals. With impressive resumes of success at the junior level, the pair...
West Kootenay Timberwolves end season with two losses to Cranbrook in Championship round, look ahead to next season.
The Outlaws claimed the Rocky Mountain Lacrosse League (RMLL) Championship series at home this weekend. The Timberwolves fell to the Outlaws in two games, in a 13-7 loss on Friday, and a 14-6 loss on Saturday. Castlegar’s Eric Reid and Dustin Perepolkin each scored 4 goals, and Brian Martin from Genelle contributed 2 goals....
Play-By-Play Broadcaster Miller Not to Return To Smoke Eaters In 2019/20
The Trail Smoke Eaters Junior ‘A’ Hockey Club announced on Thursday that play-by-play broadcaster Trevor Miller will not be returning to the organization for the 2019/20 season to pursue another job opportunity. Miller, 24, spent the 2018/19 season with the Smoke Eaters, calling all 58 regular season games as well as 12...
Smoke Eaters & BCHL Release Details And Schedule For 2019 Showcase Festival Presented By Bauer
The Trail Smoke Eaters Junior ‘A’ Hockey Club, along with the British Columbia Hockey League, is pleased to announce the schedule for the 2019 BCHL Showcase Festival presented by Bauer that will take place at the South Okanagan Events Centre in Penticton. Formerly taking place at Prospera Centre in Chilliwack, the event has...
