Parker drops 38 as LVR romps past Falcons
It was the Devyn Parker show for the L.V. Rogers Bombers. The senior forward scored a career high 38 points to lead the Bombers to a 67-39 West Kootenay High School Girl's Basketball victory over the Salmo Falcons Thursday at the Hangar. Parker was a one-person wrecking crew in the second half as the Bomber senior scored 26...
Maybe a road trip can turn the tide for the Leafs
After losing two of three in the unfriendly confines of the NDCC Arena, maybe the best place for the Nelson Leafs to be is on the road. The Green and White get a chance to re-bond together when the club travels to the Shuswap country for a pair of Kootenay International Junior Hockey League weekend games against Sicamous and...
Mallard's Team of the Week — Team Shypitka
Team Shypitka, with players from throughout the Kootenays, take to the ice Tuesday in the Tim Horton's B.C. Senior Men's Curling Championships at the Trail Curling Club. Shypitka, of Cranbrook, skips the team that includes third Fred Thomson of Nelson, second Don Freschio Trail and lead Bill King of Fruitvale. The rink won ...
Future looks bright for local skater thanks to success Kootenay Regional Figure Skating Championships
The region’s best young figure skaters squared off in Nelson last weekend at the Kootenay Regional Figure Skating Championships. Hosted by the Nelson Figure Skating Club (NFSC), the three-day event determined the 2013 champions across a range of categories from Elements to Pairs to the crowd- pleasing Interpretive programs....
World's top snowboarders set to descend on Baldface for second Red Bull Ultra Natural
Last year Travis Rice used home course advantage to capture the Red Bull Ultra Natural. No wonder, he designed the course. Later this month — February 15-21 — Rice is inviting eight new riders to the challenge of an updated course design to crown the world’s best all-around snowboarder at Nelson's Baldface Lodge. “This event...
Bombers ready for playoff run, finish sixth at Sahali tourney
The L.V. Rogers Bombers tuned up for the playoff run by finishing sixth at the Sahali High School Boy's Basketball Tournament Saturday in Kamloops. Playing in a tournament that included several ranked teams, the Bombers finished sixth overall after falling 83-68 to Abbotsford Secondary in consolation round action. Jack Sturrup...
Nelson Nordic skiers bring home medals at Teck Kootenay Cup
A little snow didn't stop teams from Nelson, Rossland and Kimberley from competing in the Teck Kootenay Cup Series race Sunday at the Apex Trails south of the Heritage City. The host club took home many of the medals, winning a handful en route to the team title. Leading the medal haul was Berend Platje and Dylan Gyr in Peewee...
Now or never as Leafs begin run toward playoffs
The Nelson Leafs are currently the best team in the entire Kootenay International Junior Hockey League. The Green and White boast a league-best 32-11-2-1 record heading into the final three weeks of the season. However, the season could fall like a house of cards should the Leafs falter in the final six games, beginning Friday...
Mallard's Team of the Week — Nelson Figure Skaters
The competition is the largest on the local scene of the season . . . and it’s right here in Nelson. The Nelson Figure Skating Club is rolling out the red carpet to skaters from across the zone as the Heritage City squad plays host to the West Kootenay Championships beginning Friday at the NDCC Arena. All season long the...
Nelson plays host to West Kootenay Regional Championships
Charly Defouw has been has been pushing herself since September. Extra lessons with Nelson Figure Skating Club coaching staff, working on choreography and timing, focusing on improving jumps. For the 12-year old veteran of the Nelson Figure Skating Club, competition season is the time when the long hours of training and...
