Too late to turn back for KIJHL?
By Bruce FuhrThe Nelson Daily SportsIt a decision the movers and shakers at Kootenay International Junior Hockey League headquarters said would not happen, move into a larger markets like Kamloops or Kelowna.But in 2006 Osoyoos was granted a move to Spoolmak Country and in the spring of 2010, there was the KIJHL announcing ...
Mallard's Team of the Week — L.V. Rogers Junior Bombers
The staff and management at Mallard’s Source For Sports look no farther than the Fairview campus of L.V. Rogers High School and the Junior Bombers Basketball squad for the latest edition of Team of the Week.The Bombers have been busy building confidence for the final push at the West Kootenay Junior Girl’s title.To help with...
Peewee Leafs head south at Trail Minor Hockey tourney
By The Nelson Daily SportsA quick start turned sour in a hurry as the Nelson Peewee Leafs lost 5-1 to Kelowna during semi finals of the Trail Peewee Rep Minor Hockey Tournament Sunday at the Cominco Arena in the Silver City.Nelson opened the tournament with two convincing wins, dumping host Trail 7-4 Friday and Kelowna Tier...
Leafs get off the snide against Rebels, edge Murdoch leaders 5-3
By Bruce FuhrThe Nelson Daily SportsIt took six games and almost the entire season for the Nelson Leafs to get finally get the upper hand, albeit for one night, in the ongoing rivalry against the Castlegar Rebels.The Leafs shook off two-minute slide late in the first period, out scoring the Murdoch Division leaders 3-1 during...
Bantam Reps sweep series from Spokane
By The Nelson Daily SportsColton Dachwitz had three points to lead the short-handed Nelson Bantam Reps to a 6-1 victory over Spokane during minor hockey action Friday at the Civic Centre Arena.Nelson made it two straight Saturday over the visiting Lilac City squad posting a 6-3 win.Friday, Nelson led 2-1 after one frame before...
Walsh, Henderson, Sharelove in the medals for Whitewater
By The Nelson Daily Sports Reece Walsh won gold and Harper Henderson and Linnea Sharelove each won medals as the Whitewater Ski Team kicked off the 2011 Nancy Greene Ski League with awesome results at Rossland’s Red Mountain. “These results prove that we are heading in the right direction with our program and that we can...
Rally in the Valley shows community behind Hockeyville bid
The excitement is building by the day as the Nakusp faithful attempt to land one of the 10 bids in the Kraft Hockeyville contest.Local enthusiasts packed the local arena Saturday night as part of Rally in the Valley in support of landing Kraft Hockeyville 2011.Nakusp displayed its pride at the arena during an evening featuring...
Leafs in tough against Rebels in mid-week clash
The Nelson Leafs just lost another Murdoch Division battle Saturday night.Tuesday at the NDCC Arena it doesn’t get any easier as the Murdoch leading Castlegar Rebels, a team the Leafs have yet to defeat this season, invades the Heritage City for a mid-week Kootenay International Junior Hockey League clash.The Rebels, losers...
Scott wins, Winters struggles at Scotties B.C. Championships
By The Nelson Daily SportsKelly Scott of Kelowna stole the tenth end to capture the 2011 Scotties B.C. Women’s Curling Championships with a 5-3 victory over New Westminster’s Kelley Law Sunday at the Cloverdale Curling Club.Scott, third Jeanna Richard, second Sasha Carter and lead Jacquie Armstrong now represent British...
Packers, Steelers get ready to rumble in Big D
It will be the Pack and Steelers heading to do battle in Dallas in two weeks time.Both teams found just enough points to capture their respective conference titles as the National Football League determined the two teams heading to the Super Bowl in Big D.For the third time in six seasons, Terrible Towels will twirl at the ...
