Now or never for LVR Bombers soccer team
By The Nelson Daily SportsIt’s now or never for the L.V. Rogers Bombers.LVR is looking for its 15th straight trip to the B.C. High School AAA Boy’s Soccer Championship Wednesday in Cranbrook when the Bombers meet the Mt Baker Wild.The one-game showdown determines the Kootenay rep at the 16-team provincial tournament. In the...
Bomber four win medals at Kootenay Swim Championships
By Bruce Fuhr,The Nelson Daily SportsEver had a great experience from opening one of those smaller presents from under the Christmas tree?That’s what the B.C. High School Speed Swim Championships will see from the L.V. Rogers Bombers when the provincial event hits the water in two weeks on Vancouver Island.The four-swimmer ...
Whitewater Ski Swap goes Sunday at Hume Elementary
By The Nelson Daily SportsWant to find a good deal?Simply head on down to the Hume Elementary Gymnasium on Nelson Avenue Sunday for the 19th annual Ski and Snowboard Swap. The event is the annual major fundraiser for the Whitewater Ski Team.Snowboard, telemark and touring and ski gear and clothing can be dropped off at Hume...
Late goal by Braves snaps Nelson win streak at three
By The Nelson Daily SportsThe Spokane Braves put an abrupt end to the modest three-game winning streak of the Nelson Leafs Sunday in the Lilac City.A goal by Ryan Hadley-Schaal with just over two minutes remaining in the game snapped a 2-2 tie and powered the Braves to a 3-2 Kootenay International Junior Hockey League victory...
Change is good — just ask Noelle Sylvester
By Bruce Fuhr,The Nelson Daily SportsDuring youth soccer Noelle Sylvester was counted on for filling the net.Rep teams, house league, even high-level women’s tournaments, the speedy Sylvester was the “go-to girl” when it came to scoring.Fast forward a few, well, a lot of years, and the Nelson Youth Soccer grad has found out...
The Nelson Daily Team of the Week: The Kootenay Senior Bowlers
This team gets together every week at the Nelson Bowling Alley . . . and every year at the B.C. Senior’s Games. The Nelson Daily salutes the 2010 B.C. Senior’s Games gold, silver and bronze medal winners from the bowling alley with Team of the Week honors. The group was in Campbell River in September to compete in the annual...
Leafs hoping to build on past success
By Bruce Fuhr,The Nelson Daily SportsThe Nelson Leafs appeared to have solved that dreaded problem scoring.Now the two-time Kootenay International Junior Hockey League finalist has added some grit in front of the net, which could make finding goals even easier.Leaf coach and GM Chris Shaw announced Thursday the team is getting...
Struggling Midget Reps drop game to Nakusp
By The Nelson Daily SportsIt’s been a tough go for the Nelson/Castlegar Midget Reps.The combined team of players from the Heritage and Sunflower Cities has struggled to win any games this season on the Minor Hockey Midget Rep circuit.The latest setback came Saturday when Nakusp put a 9-2 shellacking on the Reps. The loss came...
Vipers trade ex-Leaf Correale to Grande Prairie Storm
By The Nelson Daily SportsThe Vernon Vipers are quickly shifting gears in regards to Nelson Leafs graduates.The B.C. Hockey League franchise traded winger Gus Correale to the Grande Prairie Storm of the Alberta Junior Hockey League Tuesday.In return for the Nelson Leafs rookie winger Vernon receives the rights to 18-year-old...
Mates pull closer to Brewers while Vkings just pull away
By The Nelson Daily Sports The West Kootenay Men’s Flag Football League just got a whole lot tighter after Dam Inn Mates shocked the Hume Brewers 31-24 in action Sunday at the Mount Sentinel Field. The Brewers, which had dominated the Mates during week one of the season 23-1, were a different team without starting quarterback...
