Braves spoil party for Leafs, steal 2-1 KIJHL win Saturday at NDCC Arena
It’s not the result the Nelson Leafs expected. Two second period goals and a solid showing between the pipes by net minder Trevor Dilaure was enough to power the Spokane Braves to a 2-1 victory over the Nelson Leafs Saturday night in Kootenay International Junior Hockey League action at the NDCC Arena. The loss, and only...
Leafs honour Super Fan Ted Cartlidge before Saturday's game
The Nelson Leafs lost more than a hockey game recently when longtime supporter and security usher Ted Cartlidge passed away following a short illness. Cartlidge, 83, worked the door at the north end of the NDCC Arena during Nelson Leafs games for many years. Born in 1931 in Regina, Saskatchewan and raised in nearby Boharm, ...
Mallard's Team of the Week — Nelson Leafs & RDCK
The Nelson Leafs and Regional District of Central Kootenay recently joined forces to make a major contribution to the Kootenay Lake Hospital Foundation. The two local organizations presented a cheque for $8000 to the KLHF derived from bottles left by the public at RDCK Lakeside Drive Recycling Center and consolidated by the...
Bombers, Wildcats co-host High School Boy's Hoop tourney
The L.V. Rogers Bombers and Mount Sentinel Wildcats prepare to host the first major basketball tournament in the region Friday in Nelson and South Slocan. Eleven teams from throughout the Kootenay and Central Okangan are set to tip off in the West Kootenay Rumble Senior Boy's Basketball Tournament. The Bombers play host to ...
Rockstar Raffle Returns For a Record Breaking Year
If you're a frequent skier or boarder to Whitewater Ski Resort, then getting to the hill late can be a bit of a grind. That's because being late generally means a long walk to the lodge and chair. The Whitewater Ski Team has a solution for skiers and boarders missing the alarm-clock-wake-up-call. The ski team is back hosting...
Leafs run out of gas during Eddie Mountain road trip
Playing without a full roster of skaters finally caught up to the Nelson Leafs during a Kootenay International Junior Hockey League road trip through the Eddie Mountain Division. Jason Richter had a five-point night to power the Kimberley Dynamiters to 5-2 victory over the Leafs Saturday in the Bavarian City. Friday, Nelson...
Mallard's Team of the Week —Mt Sentinel Wildcats Girl's Volleyball Team
Sometimes good things do come to those who wait. After a less than impressive performance in 2013, the Mount Sentinel Wildcats, led by five seniors, rallied to grab the bronze medal at the BC High School A Girl's Volleyball Championships in Kelowna. The Wildcats held off a pesky team from Southridge to capture the medal in ...
Injury-riddled Leafs move back atop Murdoch after 5-1 win over Braves
The Nelson Leafs continue to find ways to win. Despite an injury bug that has riddled the team for past month, the Leafs were able to stuff the Spokane Braves 5-1 in Kootenay International Junior Hockey League victory Tuesday night at the NDCC Arena. “It’s a concern but it does allow us to get some affiliate players into the...
Kootenay Lake Fishing Report
By Kerry Reed, Reel Adventures Sportfishing Kerry Reed of Reel Adventures Charters is here to give his monthly fishing report. So read and enjoy. Kootenay Lake: We have had some pretty good days on the lake lately. Most days with 8 –10 fish being caught. Sizes have ranged from two to 13 pounds. The water temperature has...
CFL Grey Cup — more than just a football game
Was it, or wasn’t it? Was it or wasn’t it a bad call, or was it or wasn’t it a great game. The 2014 Grey Cup delivered it’s share of glitz and glimmer and, at the same time, some controversy as the Calgary Stampeders hung on to clip the Hamilton Tiger Cats 20-16 Sunday before 52,000 plus fans of Canadian Football at BC Place...
