Nelson athletes shine at 2014 BC Games
A handful of athletes from the Nelson area competed against the elite of the province at the B.C. Winter Games held last week in Mission. The BC Winter games brings athletes together from throughout the province competing in eight zones. Fraser Valley took home the top prize at the Games with 108 medals, including 30 gold. ...
Willans, Wellman spark Leafs to narrow win over Spokane as KIJHL playoff season begins
It wasn't pretty, but it was a win. Carsen Willans and Travis Wellman scored goals to power the Nelson Leafs to a nail-biting 2-1 victory over the Spokane Braves in Kootenay International Junior Hockey League playoff action Tuesday at the NDCC Arena. Nelson leads the best-of-seven Murdoch Division Semi Final series 1-0. Game...
Ice rally from pasting to pull out 3-3 tie against Greater Vancouver
After getting spanked 10-0 in the opener, the Kootenay Ice put on a better display in game two, playing the Greater Vancouver Canadians to a 3-3 tie Sunday in BC Major Midget Hockey League action at the Richmond Oval. Trevor Van Steinburg of Cranbrook scored with just over a minute remaining in the second period to pull the...
Leafs hope Tuesday start of long, and successful, playoff run
Wow, was that ever close. The Nelson Leafs waited until the final day of the regular season to clinch the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League’s Murdoch Division title. Now the Leafs get fourth-place Spokane Braves in the first round of the Murdoch Division playoffs beginning Tuesday at the NDCC Arena. The Leafs match-up...
Mt Sentinel off to provincials despite dropping final to Falcons
The Mount Sentinel Wildcats ran out of gas in the quest to capture the Kootenay High School A Boy's Basketball Championships Saturday in Nakusp. The Cats lost 68-62 to the Fernie Falcons in the tournament final. Mount Sentinel trailed for much of the contest, cutting the Falcons lead to two points in the final 30 seconds of...
Morris, Matosevic lead LVR Bombers to BC tournament
The L.V. Rogers Bombers are off to the B.C. High School AAA Boy's Basketball championships after disposing of the J. Lloyd Crowe Hawks 69-46 in the Kootenay Zone Final Wednesday at the Hangar. The Bombers took control from the opening tip-off, building up a 44-21 lead en route to the blowout victory. Bjorn Morris led the...
Leafs get sniper Jamie Vlanich back for Murdoch Showdown against Hawks
It was just the news Leaf head coach Frank Maida wanted to hear. Tuesday morning, the Leaf skipper got the word Kootenay International Junior Hockey League scoring leader Jamie Vlanich would not face further suspension after receiving a match penalty during a fight during a February 14 game against Grand Forks. “I was happy...
Mallard's Team of the Week — Whitewater BC Winter Games Ski Team
The 2014 B.C. Winter Games are happening in Mission. Whitewater Ski Team will have representation at the Winter Games as four athletes are competing in the GS and Slalom Races. The Games are set for February 20-23.The Whitewater skiers are part of the 2000 athletes attending to compete in 18 sports from throughout BC. Mallard's...
And the Remax Valentine's Mixed title goes to — Marsh rink
The Barry Marsh rink came away as the big winner at the Nelson Mixed Valnetine's Bonspiel Sunday at the Heritage City Club. Marsh, John Rampone, Tammy Avis and Laurie Bagshaw won the Remax A event crown, sponsored by Glen Darough at Remax. In the B event, the May/McKen rink outlasted the field to claim the Sears Nelson Trophy....
Time to purchase that Lotto ticket! Lewis rink scores 8-ender
There’s probably more of a chance for a golfer to knock in a hole-in-one at Granite Pointe Golf Club than an eight-ender to be counted at the Nelson Curling Club. But seeing how there’s four feet of snow at the Rosemont-based golf course, it was time for the curling club to take over the limelight. Murrey Lewis of Nelson...
