Kootenay Lake Fishing Report — Stick to shorelines
June is in the books, but Kerry Reed from Reel Adventures has all the tips and news for July in the Kootenay Lake Fishing Report. It is now July and we are excited to announce that we have placed our boats in all of our favourite fishing locations. We now have our two boats on Kootenay Lake, as well as one boat on the...
Killjoys blast Dam City to capture second Golden Boot Trophy in three years
The Nelson Killjoys scored early and often en route to reclaiming the West Kootenay Roller Derby title at the Mountain Mayhem Championship Saturday in the NDCC Arena. The Killjoys dominated the contest from the opening jam, scoring a 220-146 win over defending champion Castlegar Dam City Rollers to claim the Golden Boot Trophy....
England scored two quick goals to knock Canada from Women's World Cup
There was no joy in Canadaville Saturday after England scored two quick first half goals to edge host Canada 2-1 in FIFA Women's World Cup Soccer action at BC Place in Vancouver. The game attracted a record-breaking crowd of 54,027. The previous Canadian national team record or 53,855 was set in the same venue last Sunday for...
Mallard's Team of the Week — Nelson Babe Ruth
Nelson Minor Baseball historians say the last time a Heritage City squad won the West Kootenay Babe Ruth Championships the current members of the team were not even born. A group of Nelson players put that streak to rest by stopping Trail Athletics 11-5 Thursday at the Queen Elizabeth Park. Nelson broke open a close game with...
Nelson Selects shoot way to gold medal at Sam Steele Days tourney
Playing against older teams doesn’t seem to bother the Nelson Selects U15 Boy’s squad. For the second time in as many weeks the Selects kept pace with the older players, winning gold at the Sam Steele Youth Soccer Tournament Sunday in Cranbrook. Ironically, Nelson defeated Kootenay East U15’s 4-2 in shootout in the final of...
NHL Draft: 'Every kids dream to be drafted' says Nelson's Dryden Hunt
There are only a few Connor McDavid’s or Jack Eichel’s to go around for National Hockey League teams at the 2015 entry draft Friday in Sunrise, Florida. Which is why professional hockey teams pour a ton of money into scouting, to find those sleepers . . . those late round picks that can make the difference. Nelson’s Dryden ...
Nelson Killjoys host Dam City Rollers in Mountain Mayhem Championship Saturday at NDCC Arena
The Nelson Killjoys have some unfinished business ahead Saturday against the Castlegar Dam City Rollers at the Mountain Mayhem Championship in the NDCC Arena. The game is the finale for the West Kootenay Roller Derby League as the two teams battle it out for the Golden Boot Trophy. “The Killjoys are expecting a challenging ...
Saints look to Manitoba to find size up front in recruit BJ Avery
The Selkirk College Saints men’s hockey team has bolstered its 2015-2016 roster with the addition of hulking forward BJ Avery who has committed to playing in the upcoming British Columbia Intercollegiate Hockey League (BCIHL) season. Avery is a 6-foot-3, 205-pound forward who recently completed his final season with the Swan...
Future looks bright for Nelson Minor Hockey after positive changes
In an effort to get players back onto the ice, Nelson Minor Hockey is going to lower fees for the upcoming season. Under the direction of former NMH president Tony Maida, the local association is doing its best to increase registration for the 2015-16 campaign. “We have already been working on some exciting things for the new...
Columbia Valley rocks Nelson Selects in Kootenay Provincial B Cup Playdowns
Columbia Valley scored three second half goals en route to a 4-1 victory over Nelson Selects in BC Soccer Provincial B U18 Boy's Playdowns Saturday at the Lakeside Pitch in Nelson. Tied 1-1 at the half, Columbia Valley took the lead in the 52 minute and never looked back. "Columbia Valley came out strong in the second and...
