Category Archives: Sports
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...
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 ...
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...
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 ...
Oct 20, 2018
Eagles Snag Vipers In OT
Story:Vernon Vipers The Vernon Vipers offense broke out in a big way Wednesday night at Kal Tire Place, as Jack Judson and Carver Watson each registered three point nights and Jesse Lansdell scored 2 ...
Oct 11, 2018
Sun Pull Out Late Win Over Amped up Broncos
The winless Kamloops Broncos went into the unfriendly confines of the Apple Bowl yesterday to meet the Division leaders Okanagan Sun...loaded up with confidence. The 0-8 Broncos defense ramped up thei...
Oct 08, 2018
UBCO Heat/Thompson Rivers WolfPack Scoreless
Both keepers were up to the task, and both backlines did not falter on Saturday, after 90 minutes of action, the women's soccer game ended as a scoreless draw between the visiting Thompson Rivers Wolf...
Oct 07, 2018
Vipers Edge Vees at Home
In BCHL action last night the Vipers came up big at home in front of 1935 fans, edging the Penticton Vees 2-1. Elan Bar lev wise opened the scoring and Jesse Lansdell got the winner and First Star. Bo...
Oct 07, 2018
Vipers Shutout in Penticton
The Vernon Vipers came up on the wrong side of a 3-0 shutout in Penticton, Friday night. Head Coach Mark Ferner was frustrated with the performance of his team. In a short post game interview he said ...
Oct 06, 2018
No Need For More Ice Rinks, Aquatic Upgrades Maybe
There is no plans in the near future to pursue more ice rinks in Vernon, despite what some user groups feel is a lack of ice time. Doug Ross, Recreation Services Director for the City, says the usage ...
Oct 05, 2018
