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Nelson Killjoys romp to WKRD 2013 crown

After getting beat up a lot during the expansion season the Nelson Killjoys went from rags to riches en route to clinching the 2013 West Kootenay Roller Derby Championship with a convincing 244-130 victory over Salmo's Babe of Brutality at the Rossland Arena. Nelson built up a 130-70 halftime advantage before coasting to the...

Saints start Alberta test with weekend sweep of Keyano College Huskies

The Selkirk College Men’s Hockey program began a five-game preseason schedule against Alberta college league opponents on a winning note this weekend, sweeping a two-game series with Fort McMurray-based Keyano College. Dylan Smith scored in overtime to spark the Saints to a thrilling 7-6 victory over the Keyano College Huskies at the NDCC Arena in […]

Smokies take heat from Penticton in home opening

The Penticton Vees spoiled the Smoke Eaters’ home-opening party, winning a pair of weekend games by 5-1 and 7-0 scores at Cominco Arena in Trail Friday and Saturday. Minnesotan forward Max Coatta opened and rounded out the Vees' scoring as part of a hat-trick performance, as the Vees took advantage of a nervy home squad in ...

Ex-Rebels help Leafs beat up on former team

The Nelson Leafs accomplished something the franchise has done in a few years — win in Castlegar. And the Green and White used a couple of former Rebels to get the job done. Travis Wellman, who came to Nelson in an off-season trade, scored three times and another ex-Castlegar castoff Jamie Vlanich had two assists […]

Leafs outlast Rebels 7-4 to sweep through exhibition season

Darnel St. Pierre scored two third period goals to spark the Nelson Leafs to a 7-4 Kootenay International Junior Hockey League exhibition victory over the Castlegar Rebels Wednesday at the NDCC Arena. The win allowed Nelson to finish the preseason undefeated in five games and completed a sweep of the Rebels in the home-and-home series. […]

Nelson hammers Castlegar 8-0 in KIJHL exhibition action

The Nelson Leafs continued to shine in the exhibition season by adding another victory Tuesday night in Castlegar. The Leafs pounded the hometown Rebels 8-0 in Kootenay International Junior Hockey League action at the Castlegar Complex. The game was the first of a home-and-home series. The win runs Nelson’s preseason record to an impressive 4-0 […]

Saints test Alberta waters in a two-game set against Keyano College

The Selkirk College Saints dominated the BC Intercollegiate Hockey League last season. Now the men’s Hockey program get a chance to test the waters from across the BC/Alberta border when Selkirk plays its first-ever games against Alberta college league competition this weekend in Nelson and Castlegar. Alberta- based Keyano College of Fort McMurray visits the […]

Fifth Annual Parade of Programs not to be missed

The Fifth annual Parade of Programs is all set to go at the Complex Wednesday evening, promising a fabulous night of family fun and a chance to see the many clubs, organizations and sporting groups available to Castlegar and area residents. “It runs from 5 to 7:30 p.m.,” said Audrey Maxwell Polovnikoff, recreation and cultural […]

Annual Hockey Swap set for Wednesday night

This Wednesday evening will provide hockey families with a fantastic opportunity to get hockey equipment at hugely slashed prices, or sell their own gear they’ve grown out of or are no longer using.   The Castlegar Minor Hockey (CMH) Association’s hockey swap has become a beloved tradition among the sports-minded in Castlegar, and organizer Leah […]

Smokies start the season as Champions

The Trail Smoke Eaters opened the 2013-14 BCHL season in style, picking up three of four weekend points at the Bauer BCHL Showcase. After a 4-3 overtime loss Friday against the Langley Rivermen, the Smokies earned their first victory of the season in emphatic style Sunday, outgunning the Cowichan Valley Capitals 6-2 at Prospera Centre. […]