Ex-Leaf named assistant captain with Trail Smoke Eaters
The Nelson Daily has learned that former Nelson Leaf winger Adam Wheeldon has been named one of the assistant captains of the Trail Smoke Eaters for the 2012-13 B.C. Hockey League season. Wheeldon, entering his second campaign in the Silver City, is joined by Tyler Berkholtz as two of the three assistant captains on the […]
Selkirk skipper Jeff Dubois confirms Jordan Wood as new captain
It’s only August but already Selkirk head coach Jeff Dubois has named his captain for the upcoming 2012/13 British Columbia Intercollegiate Hockey League season. “Jordan is a top player in our league and his leadership skills will be heavily relied upon this season,” said Dubois after naming Cloverdale’s Jordan Wood as the man wearing the […]
GFI adds major league umpires to list of firsts for 2012 tourney
In most sports a good official is considered one who is not noticed by the spectators; who remains in the shadow of the players. The umpiring crew at the 2012 event in Grand Forks, put together by Crew Chief Steve Boutang, calls for recognition. Consider that for the first time a Major League Umpire will call balls and strikes...
Major Midget playoff change benefits Kootenay Ice
The Kootenay Ice now have a better shot at the post season after B.C. Hockey announced Tuesday that the Major Midget League playoffs has grown from six teams to eight beginning in 2012-13. Previously the top six teams in league standings qualified for the post season. That has now been increased to the best eight […]
Saints release upcoming BCIHL schedule
The Selkirk College Men’s Hockey program has released its schedule for the 2012/13 British Columbia Intercollegiate Hockey League regular season. There are a number of positive changes to the schedule for Saints fans, including a 12-game home calendar that is made up exclusively of Friday and Saturday night games. Selkirk...
LETTER: Kamloops Sun Devils to replace U.S. Military Allstars at GFI
The Grand Forks International (GFI) baseball tournament received word on Aug. 2 that the U.S. Military All-Stars will be unable to attend the 2012 Grand Forks International. Terry Allvord, general manager of the team, said in their announcement, “It is with our deepest regret that we must request to reschedule your event if...
Team Kootenay gets 'positive experience' at B.C. Summer Games
A few breaks one way or another and Team Kootenay may have finished up the standings at the recent 2012 B.C. Summer Games last month in Surrey. The team, coached by Kerry Dyck and James Baxter of Nelson and Michael Stambulic of Cranbrook, finished the boy’s soccer tournament with a 2-3 record and seventh place […]
Matheson powers Canada to 1-0 victory over France and bronze medal at Summer Olympics
It's official. Canada has won its first medal in a traditional team sport in the Summer Olympics since the 1936 games in Berlin. Diana Matheson scored in extra time, blasting a rebound in the vacant goal to give Canada a 1-0 victory over France in the bronze medal match Thursday at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, England....
Free skateboard lessons offered in Castlegar through Summer in the Skatepark
Summer at the Skatepark is in its second year. Kootenay Family Place,Castlegar’s non-profit society celebrating their 40th year, initiated this program in 2011 with funding from a BC Gaming grant. Summer at the Skatepark is a free service providing skateboarding instruction for all ages and abilities. The program operates...
Hastings, Elmore top 30th Nelson Cyswog'n' Fun
Stephen Hastings of Calgary and Malindi Elmore of Kelowna breezed over the picturesque Heritage City triathlon course to capture the top prizes in the respective men’s and women’s division at the 30th annual Cyswog’n’Fun Sunday at Lakeside Park. Hastings finished under two hours, crossing the finish line at Lakeside Park in a time of one […]
