Reimer knows all too well about the frustrating side of sport
By Bruce Fuhr,The Nelson Daily SportsTalk about walking around with a Murphy’s Law bull’s eye on your back.But this time, Raymond Reimer wasn’t walking he was running. Running up a flight of stairs training to stay in shape when that bad boy Murphy, like a heat-seeking missile, struck at the knees.It was just six games into...
LVR struggles continue Tuesday against Selkirk Rangers
By The Nelson Daily Sports For the fourth straight game the L.V. Rogers Bombers took it on the chin. Jamie Adams poured in a game-high 18 points to lead the Selkirk Rangers to a convincing 74-39 victory over the Bombers in High School Senior Girl’s Exhibition Basketball action Tuesday in Metaline, Washington. The Rangers, 8-2...
Junior Bombers drop tough loss to Rangers south of the border
By The Nelson Daily SportsThe L.V. Rogers Junior Bomber started off the New Years with a solid contest south of the 49th parallel.The Bombers dropped a close 47-32 decision to the Selkirk Rangers in Junior Girl’s Varsity Basketball play Tuesday in Metaline, Washington.Josse Miller scored 23 points to lead the Rangers over the...
New snow could spell trouble in West Kootenay backcountry
The risk of avalanche at alpine in the West Kootenay backcountry will rise to considerable on Wednesday and Thursday as forecasted new snow is expected to fall on a very weak surface, according to the Canadian Avalanche Centre. “Several persistent weaknesses are being tracked by the professional crowd,” said CAC’s James Floyer....
It's the Stewart Show as Leafs double Braves 6-3
By Nelson Daily SportsJoel Stewart continues to stick it to his former team.The ex-Brave had three points to lead the Nelson Leafs to a 6-3 victory over Spokane in Kootenay International Junior Hockey League play Sunday afternoon in the Lilac City.The win is the second in as many games for the Leafs over the Braves and starts...
No cool Million, but a nice cool ride instead
No cool million, but Barry Epp and two friends will be able to drive home from Buffalo, NY, in the all-new Chevrolet Cruze as part of the fifth annual Chevrolet Cruze Million Dollar Shootout.The Cranbrook sales consultant had the opportunity to shoot for a Million dollars during the Canada/Sweden IIHF World Junior Hockey...
Mallard's Team of the Week — Soccer Quest Co-Ed Finalists
The Diamonds breezed through the Soccer Quest Christmas Co-Ed Indoor Tournament this week, defeating The Midget Pinkies 5-2 to claim the title. The annual Co-Ed tourney attracted eight teams to the Soccer Quest Indoor Facility.Staff and management at Mallard’s Source For Sports would like to salute The Diamonds and The Midget...
Leafs double Braves 4-2 to exorcise demons
By Bruce FuhrThe Nelson Daily SportsWhat’s the quickest way to exorcise demons that no doubt danced through the minds of the Nelson Leafs following that 9-0 drubbing Wednesday at the hands of those pesky Castlegar Rebels?The first thing is to quickly forget the nightmares ever occurred. The second go out and win the next...
The Diamonds shine bright at Soccer Quest Co-Ed Tournament
By The Nelson Daily SportsThe Diamonds proved to be too strong for the rest of the field at the Soccer Quest Christmas Co-Ed Indoor Tournament Wednesday afternoon at the Cedar Street Facility.The Diamonds defeated The Midget Pinkies 5-2 to claim the top prize at the eight-team holiday indoor tournament.The Diamonds, consisting...
Leafs may need to stay after class following mid-season report card
By Bruce Fuhr,The Nelson Daily SportsFor many Kootenay International Junior Hockey League teams, the Christmas Holiday break is the unofficial mid-way point to the season.So as the Leafs prepare to make a stretch run during the final seven weeks of the season — first game tonight in Castlegar followed by the New Year's Eve ...
