Mallard's Team of the Week — Nelson Atom Development Team
There's a new powerhouse in Nelson Minor Hockey. The Nelson Atom Development squad made it look easy capturing the Kimberley Tier II tournament this past weekend in impressive fashion. The Atoms outscored the opposition 30-5 during the tournament, including a 6-1 victory over Midnapore Mavericks from Alberta. Bryce Sookro...
Mount Sentinel Wildcats claim top prize at Rockers tourney
The Mount Sentinel Wildcats deployed a pressure defence to capture the top prize at the Stanley Humphries Rockers High School Boy's Basketball Tournament Saturday in Castlegar. The Cats edged host Rockers 62-58 to capture the title. "We were happy with the boys considering we were missing several keys players for much of the...
Different-looking Bombers drop heartbreaker in final of Eagles Tournament
What a difference a week and a few extra players makes. The L.V. Rogers Bombers looked like a completely different team en route to a second place finish at the Eagles High School Boy’s Basketball Tournament Saturday in Golden. The Bombers suffered a heartbreaking 61-60 loss to Valleyview of Kamloops in the final of the...
Nelson Home Building Centre Leafs Player Profile of the Week — Alec Wilkinson
He may be a rookie but at 5'8", 150 pounds Calgary native Alec Wilkinson is playing like a season veteran for the Green and White. Wilkinson, one of the Leafs "super pests", is having a very fine first Kootenay International Junior Hockey League seaso, tied for third on team scoring with another pest, Carsen Willans. Wilkinson...
Mallard's Team of the Week — Team Chapman
Mallard's Source for sports has reached into the curling ranks to find the latest recipient of Team of the Week honours. Mallard's Staff found the B event champs from the recent Castlegar Sunflower Mixed Bonspiel as worthy winners, after the rink was crowned winners at the 16-team tournament. The Bob Chapman got off to a tough...
Coming dog races will be more spectator friendly
The Boundary Dog Sled Classics are mixing it up this year by making their races more spectator friendly for the coming races on Jan. 25 and 26. This year, organizers are changing the track to a sprint track where the dogs will race loops that range between three to six miles. This will let the spectator's see more of the...
Bombers shot down in Okanagan
The L.V. Rogers Bombers felt what it was like to be kicked around as the Kootenay squad struggled mightily at the Fulton Maroons High School Boy’s Basketball Tournament this past weekend in Vernon. The shorthanded Bombers were outscored by a 2-to-1 margin in three games against Okanagan AA competition. “It definitely was a ...
Nelson skaters look to sharpen routines in Rossland
A slate 14 of competitors the Nelson Figure Skating Club will test their mettle this weekend at the West Kootenay Invitational in Rossland. The meet marks the second major competition in the Kootenay Region giving skaters another opportunity to have their performances rated by a team of judges. In addition many skaters will...
Mallard's Team of the Week — NMHA Novice Teams
Nelson rolled out the red carpet for the annual Novice Hockey Tournament this past weekend at the NDCC and Civic Arenas. Two host teams from the Heritage City were joined teams from Spokane, South Okanagan and the West Kootenays at the three-day tournament. Staff at Mallards Source for sports had a blast meeting all the players...
Nelson Home Building Centre Leafs Player Profile of the Week — Darnel St. Pierre
Unfortunately, when your a hard-nosed defenceman, known for his on-the-edge play, like Darnel St. Pierre sometimes there's a bulleye on your back. Which maybe explains why the 19-year-old St. Pierre is serving a two-game set for too many "hit to the head" penalties. However, the former Revelstoke Grizzlies star will be back...
