Captain Karran powers Leafs past Border Bruins
Nelson captain Jack Karran led by example, scoring the winning goal late in the third period sparking the Leafs to a hard-fought 4-3 victory over Grand Forks in Kootenay International Junior Hockey League action Saturday night at the NDCC Arena. The win allows the Leafs to gain a weekend split against Murdoch Division opponents....
Leafs, Braves on notice following 'Twitter-Gate'
“Twitter-Gate” has definitely garnered the attention of the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League President. The war of words that lit up Twitter-verse following Sunday’s KIJHL game in Spokane between the Leafs and Braves has President Larry Martel sending out emails to both teams regarding social media policies. “I...
Nelson Minor Hockey grads take advantage of opportunties
It’s been a banner week for two Nelson Minor Hockey grads, Reece and Dryden Hunt. Reece Hunt, playing this season with the Okanagan Hockey Academy, was named to the shortlist for the Team BC Female U18 Canada Winter Games Team while older brother Dryden earned an assist for the Florida Panthers during Monday’s NHL game in...
Nelson earns BC Soccer Club Charter Standard 1 designation
BC Soccer recently announced that Nelson Soccer Assocation has become the first organization outside of the Coastal region and the BCSPL to meet the criteria and receive the designation of BC Soccer’s Club Charter Standard 1. In a recent media release, BCSA said NSA achieved the standard 1 by completed the application process...
Wildcats earn berth at BC Single-A Volleyball Championships
Mount Sentinel Wildcats had one goal this season, and that was to qualify for the BC High School A Girl’s Volleyball Championships. The Cats earned a spot in the tournament next month in Nanaimo after Mount Sentinel finished fourth at the Kootenay High School A Girl’s Volleyball Championships Saturday in Sparwood. Mount...
Braves double Murdoch Division leading Leafs
Bear Hughes scored twice to lift the Spokane Braves to a 4-2 victory over the Nelson Leafs in Kootenay International Junior Hockey League action Sunday afternoon in the Lilac City. The win is the second in as many games for the Braves against Murdoch Division leading Leafs. Spokane defeated Nelson 6-4 October 31. The short-staffed...
Injury-riddled Leafs return home to host Ghostriders
The Nelson Leafs training staff is being put to the test as the Murdoch Division leaders host the Fernie Ghostriders in Kootenay International Junior Hockey League action Saturday at the NDCC Arena. The home game is the first since late October for the Green and White. However, when the team takes to the ice, fans had better...
Wildcats off to Single-A Volleyball Championships
The Mount Sentinel Wildcats made it look easy, sweeping through the competition en route to capturing the Kootenay Zone A Boy's Volleyball Championships last week at the South Slocan based school. The Cats advance to the Provincial Tournament in Prince George Nov. 22-25. Mount Sentinel went undefeated through the tournament,...
Mallard's Team of the Week —L.V. Rogers Cross Country
The L.V. Rogers Bombers, paced by Matti Erickson, finished 13th overall at the recent BC High School Cross Country Championships in Nanaimo. Competing against many of the top schools in the province, the Bombers held their own with Erickson finishing on top in the Junior Boy’s category for the second consecutive year. Mallard’s...
Injuries slow Bombers at Field Hockey Championships
The L.V. Rogers Bombers overcame numerous injuries as well as an episode in the Group of Death to finish 12th overall at the BC High School Field Hockey Championships in Vancouver. LVR dropped a tough 2-0 game to Glenlyon Norfolk Houseof Victoria in Consolation Round action to conclude the tournament. “The girls just could...
