Leafs have all the shots but Posse get the goals in 4-2 victory over Nelson
It’s four losses and counting for the Nelson Leafs.Princeton Posse scored twice in the opening four minutes to double the Nelson Leafs 4-2 in Kootenay International Junior Hockey League action Friday in Samilkameen Country.The loss is the first of a three-game road swing through the Okanagan Conference.Nelson, failing to take...
UPDATE: Team B.C. plays for fifth after dropping 2-1 loss to Manitoba
Team B.C. lost out in its bid to play in the medal round after Manitoba scored a 2-1 win during the final round robin game in Group A for both teams Friday at the National Women's Under-18 Championship in Saguenay, Que.Team Manitoba scored two early goals, then held off a late charge by Team B.C. to post the victory. Manitoba...
Leafs embark on three-game swing through Okanagan Conference
The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League schedule-maker was rather kind to the Nelson Leafs during the first seven weeks of the season.However, now comes the hard part as the Leafs set out on the road for six in a row, starting last week in Creston.And head coach Frank Maida wasn’t a real big fan of the preparation by...
Kelowna big winners at the Nelson Midget Rep Tournament
Kelowna came away the big winner at the Nelson Midget Rep Minor Hockey Tournament Sunday at the NDCC Arena.The Central Okanagan squad defeated South Okanagan in the tourney final.Host Nelson Midget Reps had a solid weekend, but lost a heartbreaker Sunday morning to South Okanagan squad.Other teams entered included Grand Forks,...
Mallard's Team of the Week — Mount Sentinel Wildcats
The Mount Sentinel Wildcats like a fine wine have slowly been getting better with age. The varsity girl’s volleyball now enters crunch time on the B.C. High School A Girl’s season as Mount Sentinel prepares for the Kootenay Zone playoffs November 18-19 in Fernie. Staff and management at Mallard’s Source for Sports are eager...
Our Glass takes over top spot by outlasting Dam Inn Mates 38-26 in WKMFFL showdown
Running back Dan Farden scored three touchdowns to lead Nelson Our Glass Ogs to a 38-26 victory over Dam Inn Mates in a battle of the West Kootenay Flag Football League heavyweights Sunday at Mount Sentinel.The win secures top spot for the 4-1 Ogs as the league now moves into the post season.Dan Inn, undefeated for most of ...
Former LVR grad part of Heat bronze medal at Pac West Men's Soccer Tournament
Former L.V. Rogers Bomber soccer star Dylan Zaitsoff is all smiles after UBC Okanagan Heat edged UNBC Timberwolves 3-2 in the bronze medal final of the Pacific West Men’s Soccer Championship Sunday in Kelowna.The 5’11” Zaitsoff is a defender on the UBC O men’s side.This is the first provincial medal in men’s soccer since the...
Cats use power play to claw past Leafs 5-2 Friday in the East Kootenay City
The Nelson Leafs got off to a rocky start on a six-game Kootenay International Junior Hockey League road trip through the East Kootenay and Okanagan.The Creston Thunder Cats scored three first period goals en route to a 5-2 victory Friday at the Johnny Bucyk Arena. The win avenged a 6-5 loss to Nelson earlier this season.Scott...
Leaf embark on tough six-game road swing
After spending most of the first two months of the season at home, the Nelson Leafs embark on a six-game Kootenay International Junior Hockey League road swing that takes the Green and White in the Okanagan and East Kootenay.The early season home games, however, has allowed the Leafs to maintain the early lead in Neil Murdoch...
Mallard's Team of the Week — LVR Junior Bombers
The L.V. Rogers Junior Bombers were all smiles during a mid-season fieldhockey tournament. Staff and management at Mallard’s Source for Sports are about fun too. Which is why the local sports outlet selected the Junior Bombers Team of the Week. The group includes, back row, L-R, Sam Garbula, Jena Wheeldon, Danii Zak, Hailee...
