Mallard's Team of the Week — Nelson Leafs U15 House
The Nelson Leafs U15 squad managed to score a silver medal at the recent tournament in the Heritage City. The Leafs dropped a decision to Palouse Bears of Idaho in the tournament final. Mallard’s Source for sports would like to recognize the Leafs with Team of the Week honours. The team includes coaches Aaron Shrieves, Tyler...
KidSports hosts Skate with Santa Holiday Family Event
On Saturday December 17, 2022, 12-2 p.m. the NDCC in partnership with KidSport Nelson is offering a FREE public skate for families featuring Santa Claus at the NDCC Arena. There will be a holiday activity table, treats, and hot chocolate. Free skate and helmet rentals, although equipment available is limited. Attendees are...
Palouse Bears edge Nelson Leafs in U15 House Final
The Nelson Leafs came up short during a Minor Hockey U15 House Tournament this past weekend at the NDCC Arena. The Palouse Bears of Idaho edged the Leafs 5-2 in the tournament final. The six-team tournament saw teams from host Nelson Minor Hockey, Castlegar, Trail and Idaho compete in the weekend event. The Nelson Leafs...
LVR concludes High School Volleyball season by defeating South Kam
The L.V. Rogers Bombers experienced the highs and lows of provincial competition, finishing 11th overall at the BC High School AAA Girls Volleyball Championships Saturday in Lake Country. The Bombers, ranked 16th when the tournament began, defeated South Kam of Kamloops 2-0 in the best-of-three match during Consolation Round...
Bombers dump Rattlers to finish strong at Hornets Tournament
The L.V. Rogers Bombers opened the High School Boys Basketball season with a fifth-place finish at the South Okanagan Hornets Tournament Saturday in Oliver. The Bombers dumped the Osoyoos Rattlers 52-37 in Consolation Final. Senior Cole Woodward led the Bombers with 17 points as LVR jumped out to a 14-7 lead after one quarter...
Mallard's Team of the Week — L.V. Rogers Bombers Senior Girls Volleyball
The L.V. Rogers Bombers are making a return trip to the BC High School AAA Girls Volleyball Championships December 1-3 in the Central Okanagan. The Bombers bounced rival J. Lloyd Crowe Hawks in straight games in the best-of-five final to clinch the Kootenay Zone title. LVR opens the tournament against Gladstone of Vancouver,...
Hume Hotel makes generous donation to LVR Bombers Volleyball trip to Provincials
The L.V. Rogers Bombers are making a return to the BC High School AAA Girls Volleyball Championship. The Bombers book their ticket to the provincial tournament set to begin Thursday in Lake Country by stopping the J. Lloyd Crowe Hawks 3-0 in the best-of-five Kootenay High School AAA Girls Volleyball Zone Final at the LVR...
Leafs move up KIJHL Power Rankings
There’s nothing like a six-game winning streak and a weekend sweep of Eddie Mountain teams to get the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League Power Rankings selection committee to take notice. The Nelson Leafs jumped into second spot in KIJHL Power Rankings following a three-game road sweep of Eddie Mountain teams. Nelson...
Nelson Figure Skaters gain valuable experience at BC Championships
Three figure skaters from Nelson gained valuable experience at the Skate Canada BC/YT Sectionals Super Series held earlier this month in Coquitlam. Kailee Stewart, Aili Brackett and Taylor Singer achieved some excellent results during the four-day provincial competition. “These skaters have worked very hard to prepare for the...
Mallard's Team of the Week — 2022 Koolaree Novice Camp
Camp Koolaree was once again a beehive of activity during the summer as kids from all ages attended the location on the south side of the West Arm of Kootenay Lake to build lasting friendships through dozens of outdoor activities and games. This year's camp theme for Novice was "woven together", and the campers took it to...