Leafs sniper earns Conference Player-of-the-month
The Nelson Leafs finished the month of September with a 7-1 record, good enough for top spot in the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League Murdoch Division. And the Leafs can thank sniper Ryan Piva for providing the majority of the offence during the run. The Trail native was recognized for his breakout month by KIJHL ...
NYS grads shine on Canada West stage
Nelson Youth Soccer grad Julia Burkart has been a strong recruit for the Thompson Rivers University Varsity Soccer squad this fall. Burkart has fit in quite well with Wolfpack following a sensational career with NYS Selects, helping the U18s capture the BC Provincial B Cup this past summer. The rookie defender has played most...
Bombers score high marks at Kamloops Tourney
The L.V. Rogers Bombers tested their skills against some of the best teams in the province at the Kamloops High School Boys’ Soccer Tournament this last week in Spoolmak Country. The Bombers finished the two-day event with a 1-1-3 record. “The team played very well overall, especially considering how many junior players were...
Mallard's Team of the Week — Hume Innkeepers
Hume Innkeepers made it look easy, waltzing to back-to-back titles as the Mallards Men’s Open soccer championship. Hume dominated a short-handed Old Dogs squad, scoring early and often en route to an 8-2 victory. Mallard’s Source for sports would like to salute Hume Innkeepers with Team of the Week. The team includes, Kevin...
Kerry Dyck Memorial Thanksgiving Soccer Tournament goes Saturday
A fun day of soccer is planned to remember Kerry Dyck. The Kerry Dyck Memorial Thanksgiving Soccer Tournament is scheduled for Saturday, October 6 at Lakeside fields. The format of the tournament is strictly fun. People interested in playing can simply register and pay online. Once registered the players will be selected onto...
Hume Innkeepers, Jackson's Hole defend soccer titles while Wild Cats claim Ladies Rec
Hume Innkeepers and Jackson’s Hole made it look easy, waltzing to back-to-back titles as the Nelson Youth Soccer Adult League concluded the season during the weekend. The playoff weekend culminated the outdoor roundball season as Mallard’s Men’s Open, Jackson’s Hole Masters and Nelson Star Ladies Rec...
Bombers sweep to South Okanagan Junior Fieldhockey title
L.V. Rogers Bombers swept to a 4-0 record during a Junior Girl’s Fieldhockey tournament Saturday in Oliver. LVR defeated Dr. Knox of Kelowna 5-1, host South Okanagan Hornets 3-0, Maple Ridge 3-2 and Pen Hi Lakers 4-0 to claim top spot in the tournament. “The team played extremely well with midfielder Marisa Price playing...
Plenty of positives as Leafs conclude September
Despite finishing September with a loss Saturday to the Columbia Valley Rockies Saturday in Invermere, there are plenty of positives to take away after the opening month of the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League season for the Nelson Leafs. Nelson remains in top in the Murdoch Division, posting an impressive 7-1...
Leafs, Rebels set to tangle in Murdoch Division battle
It will be a tale of two teams heading in opposite directions when the Castlegar Rebels invade the NDCC Arena Friday to tangle with the Nelson Leafs in Kootenay International Junior Hockey League action. The Leafs have been perfect, winning all six starts, to open the KIJHL season while the Rebels have struggled, accumulating...
Field hockey squad scores big in Oliver
The L.V. Rogers Bombers managed a 3-1 record during the annual High School Girl’s Fieldhockey tournament Saturday in Oliver. LVR defeated G.W. Graham of Chilliwack 1-0, host South Okanagan 2-0 and earned a 3-0 forfeit win Gleneagle of Coquitlam. The lone setback came in 4-1 loss to Sir Winston Churchhill of Vancouver. Coach...
