Blackmore & 'Makai' sweep awards at Nelson Cup Regatta
by Nelson Daily Sports on Thursday May 16 2013

Strategy played a big part for Jay Blackmore in winning the overall prize at the Nelson Cup Regatta this past weekend on Kootenay Lake near Nelson.

Blackmore, sailing SJ30 "Makai", edged out Carrie Fitzsimmon to claim the overall prize and the B-Fleet Division.

Fitzsimmon...

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Mallard's Team of the Week — LVR Bombers Girl's Soccer
by Nelson Daily Sports on Thursday May 16 2013

There wasn't much doubt which school in the Kootenays has the best girl's soccer team.

The L.V. Rogers Bombers toyed with the opposition, outscoring their opponents 21-1 en route to the Kootenay High School AA Girl's Soccer Championship.

The Bombers now take their show...

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Bombers too hot to handle en route to Kootenay Zone AA Girl's Soccer title
by Nelson Daily Sports on Wednesday May 15 2013

There was no mistake on the better team at this tournament.

The L.V. Rogers Bombers outscored the opposition 21-1 to capture the Kootenay High School AA Girl’s Soccer Championships.

The Bombers rocked Stanley Humphries Rockers 10-1 before trouncing David Thompson Lakers of...

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Get the brooms out, Rebels within a win of KIJHL title

by Nelson Daily Sports on 30 Mar 2013
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Jordan Gluck stopped all 24 shots to put Castlegar within a win of the 2013 KIJHJL title. — Bruce Fuhr photo

Castlegar is one win away from its first Kootenay International Junior Hockey League title since 1996.

Jordan Gluck made 24 saves and Jamie Vlanich had two assists to power the Rebels to a 2-0 victory over the North Okanagan Knights Friday in Armstrong.

The Rebels now lead the best-of-seven KIJHL Championship series 3-0.

Castlegar can complete the sweep Saturday in Armstrong when the two Conference champions meet in Game four.

The Rebels scored the only goal the team would need with 15 seconds remaining in the opening period.

BC Hockey awards Nelson at host for 2014 Cyclone Taylor Cup

by Nelson Daily Sports on 28 Mar 2013
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BC Hockey awards Nelson at host for 2014 Cyclone Taylor Cup

It may be a bold statement to some hockey fans but the Nelson Leafs are promising playoff hockey in April off 2014.

That's right book those playoff ticket now because Friday BC Hockey awarded the Leafs the 2014 Cyclone Taylor Cup Junior B Provincial Championship.

“The Nelson Leafs organization is thrilled to be chosen as the host for the 2013-2014 Cyclone Taylor Cup,” said Russell Stocks, President of the Nelson Leafs Hockey Society. 

Fantastic conclusion to an amazing season for Whitewater Nancy Greene racers

by Nelson Daily Sports on 28 Mar 2013
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Whitewater skiers Aliza Jones (left) and Sierra Pardoe stand on the podium to receive medals during the award ceremony. — submitted photo

The Whitewater Racers can't wait until next season after culminating a year on snow with a fantastic final race in early March in the Rio Tinto Alcan Nancy Greene series at Phoenix Mountain near Grand Forks.

Competing in a field of more than 120 racers between the ages of six to 11 years of age, Whitewater Whitewater made a lot of stops on the medal podium after winning two gold team, one silver and three team bronze. 

In the U12 boy division, Yael Oosthuizen won a silver and a gold. 

Alden scores in OT to power Rebels to 2-0 lead in KIJHL Final

by Nelson Daily Sports on 28 Mar 2013
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Jamie Vlanich and the Rebels managed to chisel out two home-ice wins in the KIJHL Final. — Bruce Fuhr photo

From the outside looking in the North Okanagan Knights have no business sticking around in games against the Castlegar Rebels.

The Knights needed seven games to dispatch the Osoyoos Coyotes, getting the final win Sunday in Armstrong.

The Rebels won its Kootenay Conference title in a sweep over Golden giving the West Kootenay franchise a six-day rest between series.

The Knights were playing on the road.

Mallard's Team of the Week — LVR Bombers Basketball

by Nelson Daily Sports on 27 Mar 2013
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The team includes, back row, L-R, Matt Zukowski, Cail Spencer, Tobin Eberle, Adam Berg, Erich Schepkowski and Wenging Li. Front, Isaiah Kingdon, Jesse Zak, Jack Sturrup, Tony Chen and Ethan Perkins. — Bruce Fuhr photo

Now that hoop fans are in the midst of feasting on the NCAA March Madness south of the 49th parallel, the madness got a kick start earlier this month when the L.V. Rogers Bombers represented the Kootenay zone at the B.C. High School AA Boy’s Basketball Championships in Kamloops.

After a slow start the Bombers won two straight to close out the season in 13th spot.

Staff and management at Mallard’s Source for Sports want to add to the positive conclusion of the season with Team of the Week honours.

Rebels squeak out win in Game one of KIJHL Final

by Nelson Daily Sports on 26 Mar 2013
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North Okanagan goalie Dustin Nikkel keeps his eye on the puck and Rebel forward Diego Bartlett during first period action in the KIJHL Final Tuesday in Castlegar. — Bruce Fuhr photo

The Castlegar Rebels shook off a little rust to steal a 2-1 victory over the North Okanagan Knights in Game one of the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League Final Tuesday night in the Sunflower City.

Game two of the best-of-seven series goes Wednesday back in Castlegar before the series shifts to Armstrong for Games three and four, Friday and Saturday.

Despite being well rested after putting away the Golden Rockets six days ago, it was the visiting Knights scoring first on the power play when Mac Ferner beat Jordan Gluck shortside to open the scoring.

West Kootenay Roller Derby goes to Nationals

by Contributor on 25 Mar 2013
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West Kootenay Roller Derby goes to Nationals

West Edmonton mall hosted the first ever Canadian National Tournament this past weekend, hosting 6 nationally ranking teams and over 120 skaters the venue was packed with over 50,000 spectators passing by for a rare chance to see the worlds fasted growing womens sport.