KIJHL mourns loss of former star Brendan Burge
The entire Kootenay International Junior Hockey League is morning the loss of a former player following a freak accident Friday in Kelowna. Former Columbia Valley Rockies forward Brendan Burge has been identified on social media as the man who died tragically after falling from the fifth-floor balcony of a downtown Kelowna ...
Hard works pays off as Nelson's Reece Hunt lands hockey scholarship to Bemidji State University
The future looks so bright for Nelson’s Reece Hunt that this elite female hockey player had better zip down to the nearest sunglass outlet to pick up a nice pair of shades. Hunt, who has been burning up the BC Hockey Female Midget AAA Hockey League with the Kootenay Wild this season, recently accepted a full-ride scholarship...
Saints 'Drive for Five' comes to sudden end
The Trinity Western University Spartans snapped a historic British Columbia Intercollegiate Hockey League (BCIHL) streak on Friday night, scoring a 6-1 victory over the Selkirk College Saints to secure the semi-final series sweep. The Saints entered the BCIHL post-season with four straight championship titles and looking to...
Wayling, Chargers pull off shocker at CCAA Women’s Volleyball Nationals
Former Mount Sentinel Wildcats athlete Katie Wayling was front and center, turning back the clock at the CCAA volleyball National Championships this past weekend in the BC Provincial Capital.
Wayling, who has been out of the sport of volleyball for the past six years, came on as a substitute setter to help the Camosun College Chargers to the school’s first CCAA Women’s Volleyball National silver medal.
Kootenay Lake Fishing Report — Back to the Water
Well the weather wasn’t very cooperative this past month and just when people thought spring was on the horizon, Mother Nature rudely surprised everyone.
Selkirk College Saints Set for League Semi-Final Series
The Selkirk College Saints start defence of their British Columbia Intercollegiate Hockey League (BCIHL) championship title on Thursday in Langley against the Trinity Western University Spartans in a best-of-three semi-final series. The Saints have won four straight BCIHL championships and will be looking to make more history...
Leafs Win! Leafs Win! Leafs eliminate Rebels from KIJHL Playoffs
For once, the Nelson Leafs did not need overtime. After winning three games in extra time, the Leafs needed only 60 minutes to eliminate the Castlegar Rebels from the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League playoffs. Kyle Rosolowski banged home a rebound for the game’s only goal midway through the third period as Nelson...
Sawyer Hunt Plays Overtime Hero, Again
Facing a must-win, the Nelson Leafs turned to its captain to provide leadership.
Sawyer Hunt scored his second overtime goal of the playoffs to spark the Nelson Leafs to a 1-0 victory over the Castlegar Rebels in Kootenay International Junior Hockey League Murdoch Division Semi Final action Tuesday night at the NDCC Arena.
The best-of-seven series is now tied 2-2 with Game five Thursday in the Sunflower City.
Hunt scored the overtime winner in Game one, netting the difference-maker in the fourth extra time period.
Selkirk College Saints Capture Third Straight Win
If the Selkirk College Saints are successful in capturing their fifth straight British Columbia Intercollegiate Hockey League (BCIHL) title, this season they will need to do it on the road. The four-time defending league champions won both weekend games against the University of Victoria Vikes at the Castlegar & District...
West Kootenay curlers come up short at BC Seniors Championships
The phrase, “Three Strikes You're Out” is generally association with the game of baseball. However, Sunday in Salmon Arm, the phrase took on a whole new meaning for the Rob Koffski rink of Kelowna. The rink whiffed on the final chance at capturing the 2017 BC Senior Men’s Curling Championships, losing 8-4 to Craig Lepine...