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Category Archives: Sports

Okanagan Sun Pumped for Cullen Cup Against Langley
It's the BCFC Cullen Cup Championship this afternoon at the Apple Bowl, as the number one ranked Okanagan Sun take on the number two ranked Langley Rams. Game time 1 p.m. The winner of today's game wi...
Duane Grandbois Oct 28, 2018
Vipers Shut out Bulldogs on the Road.
In BCHL action last night the Vernon Vipers went into Alberni Valley and shut out the Bulldogs 4-0. Snakes goalie Aiden Porter nailed down First Star with the shut out, Ben Sanderson at 1 and 1 secure...
Duane Grandbois Oct 28, 2018
Berrios and Okanlawon Crank up The Heat for UBCO
The Heat men's basketball team would hold off a hard-charging Trinity Western side late in the fourth quarter to earn a thrilling 75-73 win over the Spartans Friday at the Langley Events Centre. With ...
Duane Grandbois Oct 27, 2018
Vipers Lose in Shoot Out
In BCHL action last night it took a shoot-out to decide seeing the Vipers lose to Powell River Kings 3-2. Max Palaga stopped 32 shots in the Vipers net earning 3rd. Star. Jagger Williamson went one an...
Duane Grandbois Oct 27, 2018
Hockey Concussion Safety Program Expands
The BC Hockey League is into the second year of a program to improve player safety when it comes to concussions. The league is partnering with Headcheck Health to document the injuries and track treat...
Corey Fischer Oct 24, 2018
Son Of Former NHL'er Now A Viper
The Vernon Vipers have acquired forward Ben Sanderson from the Okotoks Oilers of the Alberta Junior League. Tylor Ludwar and future considerations go to the Oilers. Sanderson, a Calgary product, is th...
Corey Fischer Oct 23, 2018
Former NHL Captain Takes Over Rockets
Kelowna Rockets have hired Adam Foote as their new head coach. The former NHL defenceman, who captained the Colorado Avalanche and Columbus Blue Jackets, will make his debut tonight as the Rockets hos...
Corey Fischer Oct 23, 2018
Team Makes Coaching Change
Kelowna Rockets have made a change behind the bench. General Manager Bruce Hamilton has announced that head coach Jason Smith has been relieved of his duties as of today. "Any time you let someone go ...
Corey Fischer Oct 22, 2018
Vipers Down Dogs at Home
In BCHL action the Vernon Vipers came up big last night dumping the Alberni Valley Bulldogs 5-1. The Snakes dominated the 3 stars with Jagger Williamson First Star with 1 and 2, Jesse Lansdell at 1 an...
Duane Grandbois Oct 21, 2018
End Of The Line For Civic Arena
Demolition of the Civic Arena has begun (Pete McIntyre/Beach Radio photo) One of Vernon's best known buildings will soon be gone. Demolition of the Civic Arena is underway, with crews working to take ...
Corey Fischer Oct 20, 2018

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