Nelson's Julien Locke captures bronze medal at US Cross Country Championships
Julien Locke of Nelson finished in the medals Monday at the 2016 U.S. Cross Country Championships at Michigan Tech University in Houghton Michigan. Locke, who competes for the Black Jack Ski Team in Rossland, finished the 1.5 kilometer Sprint Distance in third place in a time of three minutes, 18.38 seconds. Reese Hanneman of the […]
Visitors Please Note: About Search and Rescue Services in BC
On January 2, a group of well-equipped skiers enjoyed the fine conditions in the 5-Mile Bowl area behind Whitewater ski area. Unfortunately, one suffered a knee injury and required rescue. Other members of the group were taking measures to evacuate their wounded friend because they feared that help from Seach and Rescue would be expensive, […]
Selkirk Saints, Castlegar Gentleman big winners as Team Price claims Christmas Classic
The Fifth Annual Christmas Classic was another “Classic” as Team Price took on Team Heaven in an overtime thriller at the Castlegar Complex However, the big winner was the Selkirk Saints and Castlegar Gentleman’s Hockey League as more than $1500 was raised for both organizations. The Saints were the big benefactors, as the team received […]
Ross, Doyle combine to spark Kootenay Ice past Thompson Blazers
The Kootenay Ice skated into the Christmas Holiday break on a two-game unbeaten streak after scoring a 2-0 shutout of Thompson Blazers of Kamloops Sunday in BC Major Midget Hockey League action at the NDCC Arena. Timely goals by Bradley Ross of Trail combined with stellar netminding from Nelson’s Curt Doyle paced the Ice to […]
Kootenay Wild steal 2-1 victory to avoid series sweep
Tiana Ewasiuk of Cranbrook and Jessica Owen Kimberley scored to spark the Kootenay Wild to a 2-1 victory over Vancouver Island Seals in BC Hockey Female AAA League action Sunday at the NDCC Arena. The win salvaged a three-game series for the Wild after the Seals won the opening two games — Friday 5-1 and Saturday 3-0. Ewasiuk...
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...
