The Nelson Leafs run winning streak to five games, bounce Princeton Posse 4-1
Nelson Leafs are a team on the rise while the Princeton Posse continue to spiral down. Nelson won its fifth straight Kootenay International Junior Hockey League game, outlasting the Posse 4-1 Saturday night at the NDCC Arena. The loss was the ninth straight for the Posse. Ironically, the last win for Princeton came in September...
The Nelson Leafs ready for the Posse to arrive
Riding a four-game winning streak the Nelson Leafs roll out the red carpet for the Princeton Posse in Kootenay International Junior Hockey League action Saturday night at the NDCC Arena. The 9-5 Leafs, third in Murdoch Division standings, host a struggling Posse currently treading water in a seven-game losing streak. Ironically,...
Mallard's Team of the Week — L.V. Rogers Bombers Field Hockey Team
It was a very happy L.V. Rogers squad after the Bombers captured the West Kootenay High School Girl's Field Hockey Championship this week in Castlegar. The Bombers put a solid effort on and off the field en route to a two-game sweep of West Kootenay rivals, Stanley Humphries Rockers and J. Lloyd Crowe Hawks — the latter win...
Bombers drop heartbreaker in final of Mount Baker Wild tournament
David Thompson of Invermere edged the L.V. Rogers Bombers 2-1 in the final of the Mount Baker Wild High School Boy's Soccer Tournament this past weekend in Cranbrook. The Lakers were able to rebound from a previous, round-robin setback to the Bombers. "We were once again lead by our Grade 12's but the defence played exceptionally...
These Bombers take longer road to Field Hockey Provincials
It wasn’t the easiest of roads, but the L.V. Rogers Bombers are heading back to the BC High School Girl’s Field hockey Championships. Hanna Quinn scored on her own rebound to spark the Bombers to a 2-0 victory over J. Lloyd Crowe of Trail in the final of the West Kootenay Girl’s Field hockey League Tuesday at Pass Creek Park...
Valley West Hawks score late to sweep past Kootenay Ice
The Kootenay Ice rebounded from a lackluster performance to come close to knocking off the Valley West Hawks in BC Hockey Major Midget League action Sunday at the NDCC Arena. The Hawks rallied from a first period deficit to edge the Ice 5-4. The opening game of the two-game series was no contest as Valley West skated to an ...
Selkirk College Pride Helps Produce Spirited Effort
The high octane brand of hockey the Selkirk College Saints showcase on the ice is fuelled by what goes on behind the glass. The Selkirk College hockey team will return to the Castlegar & District Community Complex this Saturday night for a tilt against the Eastern Washington University Eagles. The British Columbia...
Vince DeVito’s Fun Run and Hike raises cash for Pulpit Rock Trails
Most racers have difficulty running on flat ground. However, 16-year-old Keiran Marchand found the very steep hills of Elephant Mountain just fine as the Nelsonite captured top honours in the First Annual Vince DeVito’s Fun Run and Hike Sunday north of the Heritage City. Marchand, who runs for the L.V. Rogers crosscountry...
NMHA drives away with donation from Nelson Ford during Drive 4UR Community fundraiser
Gerry Cesa, Ike Braga and the friendly staff at Nelson Ford were all too quick to help out Nelson Minor Hockey with the recent Drive 4UR Community fundraiser. Launched in Canada in 2010, the Drive 4UR Community program is a Ford’s pillar test drive fundraising program. The program is a fun and exciting way to engage schools...
Living on the KIJHL edge — Leafs rally past NO Kings 3-2
For 40 minutes the North Okanagan Kings played the perfect road game. Combining timely scoring with solid fore-checking, the Kings had the Leafs on the ropes, scoring twice in the first and second periods to muster a 2-0 lead after two periods. However, the Nelson Leafs have been playing the part of dramatic stage actor of ...
