Hockey goes on... because of you
Starting today, Kraft Hockey Goes On is helping Canadians share their passion for the game by recognizing important local volunteers who make hockey happen in communities across Canada. Through the program, 25 individuals will be celebrated and $1 million will be awarded to Hockey Canada-affiliated organizations. Nominations...
Saints captain earns second player-of-the-week award
The Selkirk Saints, and B.C. Intercollegiate Hockey League voters know a good thing when they see one. So it comes as no surprise that for the second time this season Selkirk captain Jordan Wood has been selected BCIHL Player of the Week. Wood led all BCIHL scorers last week with four goals and seven points, […]
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The Recreation Department is working on the Spring Brochure, which will be available mid-March and cover the months of April, May and June. If you’re new to town and interested in teaching a hobby or skill that you enjoy, please contact us to discuss opportunities for running a program. If you represent a local organization...
Bothamley edges Nelson's Richardson to claim Masters curling crown
The Doug Bothamley rink of Creston came away as the big winner at the Masters 60-plus curling playdowns Sunday at the Nelson Curling Club. Bothamley, with a long history in curling competition having competed in the 1980 Brier for the Yukon/NWT, edged out Nelson’s Rob Richardson for the title. The tournament attracted three rinks from […]
Saints rally past Clan to open up lead in BCIHL standings
The Selkirk Saints created a little more distance in B.C. Intercolligiate League standings by stopping Simon Fraser 5-2 in action Saturday in Castlegar. The 16-1 Saints now lead the Clan by five points with a game in hand but only after scoring the win with a third-period surge. The Saints’ magic number for clinching first […]
Hawks sweep Leafs to tighten up Murdoch Divison race
The Nelson Leafs stay in the luxury Murdoch Division penthouse suite officially ended Saturday night. And if the Green and White don’t right this ship in a hurry the living arrangements will only get worse. Dan Holland scored twice to lead Beaver Valley to a 5-3 Kootenay International Junior Hockey League victory over the Leafs […]
Hawks dump Leafs 5-2 to pull closer to lead in Murdoch race
The Murdoch Division got a whole lot tighter after Friday’s action. Ryan Edwards and Dallas Calvin each had two points to lead the Beaver Valley Nitehawks to a 5-2 Kootenay International Junior Hockey League victory Friday night in Fruitvale. The win, coupled with a 3-2 Columbia Valley overtime victory over the Castlegar Rebels, moves the […]
Crawford powers Saints to comeback victory over TRU
Kam Crawford pinched in from the point to slam home a rebound and allowed the Saints to score a 5-4 overtime victory over Thompson Rivers University Friday night in B.C. Intercollegiate Hockey League action in Kamloops. “We had good efforts in the first and third periods but got away from working hard in our own […]
West Kootenay Basketball refs BLOW the WHISTLE on CANCER
Cancer can be beaten. And West Kootenay Basketball Officials are doing their part to help fight the deadly disease by participating in the fourth annual BLOW the WHISTLE on CANCER — Pink Whistle campaign. The provincial campaign, which has the support of most hoop referees in the B.C. Basketball Officials Association, runs through the month […]
Bruins skipper looking like a genius after roster deadline fire sale
When Grand Forks head coach and GM Nick Deschenes dealt most of the team assets to contenders prior to the B.C. Hockey roster deadline in mid-January critics pounced on the Bruins skipper like vultures on road kill. The vultures were even more critical of Deschenes after the Bruins were first pounded 11-0 by Murdoch Division […]
