Bombers cruise to Mount Baker Soccer Tourney Title
L.V. Rogers continued its march toward the post season after the Bombers took home top spot at the recent Mount Baker High School Boy’s Soccer Tournament in Cranbrook. The Bombers cruised to the title by stopping a team from Kalispell, Montana, 5-1 in the final. Keegan Carmichael, Max Spielman and Moss Caney with a pair scored...
Leafs increase Murdoch lead with weekend sweep
It doesn’t matter what time the game starts, the Nelson Leafs are raring to go. Despite a late start, the Leafs jumped all over the Spokane Braves, pounding the Washington based squad 6-0 in Kootenay International Junior Hockey League action Sunday afternoon at the NDCC Arena. The victory comes on the heels of two wins Friday,...
World’s Highest Ranked Woman in Tae Kwon do coming to Nelson to train, test students
A world leader in Tae Kwon do is coming to Nelson to help award black belts to 20 students from the Kootenays, Alberta and Washington State. 9th Dan Grandmaster Brenda Sell is one of only two 9th degree black belt women in the world, and the highest ranked non-Korean woman in the world. She will be the lead examiner for the...
Leafs bolster lineup after acquiring Dylan Rantucci from Creston
The Nelson Leafs dipped into the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League trade market to bolster the blueline as the Heritage City franchise continues to build its roster. Nelson acquired 19-year-old Dylan Rantucci from the Creston Valley Thunder Cats in exchange for forward Taylor Paulovich. “The trade was made to help...
Smoke Eaters Acquire Trevor Peca From Chilliwack
The Trail Smoke Eaters Junior ‘A’ Hockey Club is pleased to announce the acquisition of forward Trevor Peca (‘00) from the Chilliwack Chiefs in exchange for future considerations. Peca, 18, spent last season with the Buffalo Jr. Sabres of the Ontario Junior Hockey League (OJHL), collecting 12 goals and 36 assists for 48...
Augsten, Quinn provide spark for University of Lethbridge Pronghorns
Two Nelson Youth Soccer graduates are showcasing their talents as members of the University of Lethbridge varsity women's squad. Defender Erica Augsten and keeper Hanna Quinn have been a key part of the Pronghorns team as the Southern Alberta University competes on the women's university circuit. Lethbridge has struggled...
Clan rallies for OT win to gain split against Selkirk Saints
The Selkirk College Saints opened the British Columbia Intercollegiate Hockey League (BCIHL) regular season at home with a three-point weekend against the Simon Fraser University Clan. With a balanced four-line attack, the Saints gave hockey fans plenty to cheer about at the Castlegar & District Recreation Centre on Friday...
Mallard's Team of the Week — LVR Bombers Fieldhockey
The L.V. Rogers Bombers finished the Chilliwack High School Girl’s Fieldhockey tournament with an impressive 3-0-1 record. The Bombers scored wins over Sardis (3-2), South Okanagan Hornets (3-0) and Agassiz (3-0). The lone blemish came in a 2-2 draw against Westview of Maple Ridge. Goal scorers included Elle Schlegel, Skyla...
Leafs sweep Murdoch rivals to regain top spot in division
The weekend began with the Nelson Leafs taking a step backwards. However, once the final buzzer sounded in Fruitvale Saturday night, it was evident the Green and White had bounced back from the albeit, brief, setback to return to form as the top team in the Murdoch Division. Nelson posted consecutive Kootenay International ...
Queen City kicks off 120 years of curling
Nelson Curling Club is set to begin its 120th year of ‘Curling in the Queen City’. “The ice is going in”, which means open ice begins October 9th and 12th at the Curling Club, located next to the NDCC Arena. Registration night has a 6 p.m. start, so curlers will not want to do miss out, come down for some practice and a slice...
