Rockies roll past Leafs as Nelson drops third straight
Six different players score goals to power the visiting Columbia Valley Rockies to a convincing 6-1 victory over the Nelson Leafs in Kootenay International Junior Hockey League action Saturday night at the NDCC Arena. The loss was the third straight for the Green and White which returned home following a six-game stretch away...
MindRight for Athletes Society Delivers Mental Health Awareness and Resources to Young Athletes with HeadCheck Health
MindRight for Athletes Society ('MindRight') and HeadCheck Health ("HeadCheck") recently announced a new partnership to advance athlete health and wellness by making MindRight's resources and peer-to-peer support available through HeadCheck's mobile app and web-based software platform. "I believe we have helpful resources...
Leafs host Grizzlies, and Teddy Bear Toss
The Nelson Leafs most likely won’t get the 45,650 stuffed animals tossed onto ice at the recent Hershey Bears' annual Teddy Bear Toss when the Heritage City franchise hosts its own fundraiser Friday at the NDCC Arena. But why not think big. Nelson plays host to defending champion Revelstoke Grizzlies in the first of two...
LVR Bombers roll past SHSS Coyotes
The L.V. Rogers Junior Bombers scored early and often en route to a 65-15 rout of Stanley Humphries Coyotes Tuesday in West Kootenay Boy's Basketball action at the Hangar. LVR took a 24-0 lead after one quarter and never looked back. LVR, playing its first game of the season, was paced by Quinn Kilpatrick and Cole Woodward,...
Bombers open hoop season on road in South Okanagan
The L.V. Rogers Bombers tipped off the High School Basketball season with a fourth-place finish at the South Okanagan Hornets Senior Boy’s Tournament Saturday in Oliver. The Bombers dropped a 67-56 decision to NorKam of Kamloops Saturday afternoon in the consolation final. Isaac Vissers led the Bombers with 12 points while ...
Kootenay players showcase talents at Star Fire tournament
The Whitecaps University Prep Academy program sent two teams to participate in the Star Fire Showcase tournament held recently in Seattle, WA. Despite finishing the tournament with losing record, the players gained valuable experience, plus were able to showcase their talents in front of college and university scouts from...
Rockies edge Leafs in OT
On the plus side, the Nelson Leafs managed to pull three out of a possible four points during the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League road trip to the Eddie Mountain Division. However, on the downside, Columbia Valley Rockies stole one of those possible points after knocking off the Leafs 4-3 in overtime Saturday night...
Mallard's Team of the Week — Trafalgar Thunder Volleyball
The Trafalgar Thunder recently completed a very successful season at the net as both girls’ and boys’ teams captured their respective West Kootenay Championships. Mallard’s Source for sports would like to salute the Thunder squads with Team of the week honours. The teams include, Coach Staci Proctor and parent assistant Riordan...
Leafs again venture East, hoping for better results against Eddie Mountain Division
The Nelson Leafs will have a chip on their shoulder when the Green and White once again venture east to take on Eddie Mountain Division teams in Kootenay International Junior Hockey League action, beginning Friday in Cranbrook. The Leafs, 2-6 against Eddie Mountain Division teams this season, meet Golden Rockets and Columbia...
Team Medford claims top prize at Doug Bothamley Cashspiel
Team Medford of Kimberley/Cranbrook defeated fellow East Kootenay rink Ken McHargue in the A Final to capture the annual Doug Bothamley Cashspiel Sunday at the Nelson Curling Club. Team Medford, consisting of skip Chris Medford, third Steve Tersmette, second Mitch Young and lead Jeff Langin, took home the top prize of $2050...
