Mallard's Team of the Week — Team Wolfpack
Team Wolfpack overcame a 3-1 deficit to dump The Steelers 7-4 in the final of the Christmas Classic Indoor Tournament held last week at the Soccer Quest Facility. Staff at Mallard’s Source for Sports would like to add to the celebrations with Team of the Week honours. The team includes, back row, L-R, Jules Chopin, Luke Mori,...
Spokane Braves spoil New Year's Eve party for Leafs, edge home side 3-2
By Bruce FuhrThe Nelson Daily SportsNo doubt the Nelson Leafs are happy to see the close of 2011.Because after playing perhaps one of their worst games of the season New Year's Eve things can't get any worse for the Green and White heading into 2012.Brandon Amatto stopped 24 of 26 shots to backstop the Spokane Braves to a 3-2...
LVR grad, Chase Rickaby, decides to focus on school — leaves Mt. Royal hoops team
By Bruce Fuhr, The Nelson Daily SportsSometimes life gets in the way of hobbies and other interests.Which is why former L.V. Roger Bomber Chase Rickaby decided to leave the Mount Royal Cougar men’s varsity basketball team to concentrate on his studies.“I’m not playing any more,” Rickaby said prior hopping on his old stomping...
Mallard's Team of the Week — LVR Rec Leadership
The LVR Recreational Leadership made a lot of families in Nelson very happy. The class raised close to $2,000 during a Christmas Fundraiser in early December held at the Fairview school. The event, initiated by Grade 12 Leadership student, Taryn Scarff allowed th class to present the Nelson Community Services with a cheque ...
Bombers finish fourth at Pen Hi Laker Classic
By Bruce FuhrThe Nelson Daily SportsThe young, inexperienced Bombers got a taste of life outside the Kootenays when the squad finished fourth at the Pen-Hi Laker Classic Saturday in Penticton.The Bombers dropped a 53-48 decision to host Lakers in the consolation final.“I hope so,” head coach Ross Naka said when asked if this...
Bombers struggle to 33-32 victory over Mount Sentinel
The L.V. Rogers survived a lackluster performance to edge the Mount Sentinel Wildcats 33-32 in West Kootenay High School Girl’s Basketball action Thursday in South Slocan.The win was the second in as many games for the Bombers after starting the season 0-4.Starting slowly with a handful of players riding the pine due to...
Bantam Reps blasts Revelstoke to finish third at Nelson Minor Hockey Rep Tournament
The Bantam Leafs were a little upset the team failed to qualify for the gold medal game during the annual Nelson Minor Hockey Bantam Rep tournament at the NDCC Arena.So the Leafs took it out on Revelstoke.Justin Podgorenko and Amit Bhabra each scored twice as Nelson blasted Revelstoke 7-1 in the bronze medal game Sunday.Matthew...
Christmas comes early for Maida; big Murdoch weekend for Leafs
By Bruce FuhrThe Nelson DailyLeaf coach Frank Maida woke up this week realizing Christmas had arrived early.The Nelson skipper found out via the junior hockey grapevine that former Leaf netminder Marcus Beasley was on the market once again having been released from the Prince George Spruce Kings of the B.C. Hockey League.Nelson...
Mallard's Source for Sports Team of the Week — Haynes rink of Nelson
The Chris Haynes rink of Nelson has a tendency of doing things the hard-way. After rallying from a 1-0 series deficit, the rink once again started from behind before scoring nine straight points en route to a 9-2 win in the third and deciding game of the best-of-three series and a berth in the B.C. Junior Men’s Curling...
Figure skating club expands learn to skate with introduction of Tiny Tots program
The Nelson Figure Skating Club is expanding its learn to skate programming in 2012 with the introduction of Tiny Tots.Targeted at children aged 3 – 4 years of age, Tiny Tots will provide children with a head start on skating fundamentals and learning to enjoy being on the ice.Using teaching aids, music and a wide variety of...
