KIJHL announces death of player in vehicle incident
The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League is mourning the loss of Castlegar Rebels forward Nathan (Nate) Jackman, who passed away in a car accident early Sunday just north of Nelson.Jackman, who recently completed his rookie season with the Rebels, was set to celebrate his high school graduation later this month....
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WHL final features Winterhawks and Warriors
The Western Hockey League has announced the schedule for the 2024 WHL Championship Series between the Western Conference champion Portland Winterhawks and Eastern Conference champion Moose Jaw Warriors. The series, presented by Nutrien, will follow a 2-3-2 series format, with Game 1 scheduled for Friday, May 10 in Port...
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Canucks playoff run giving local food and beverage industry a boost
Bars and restaurants in Vernon are benefiting from the Vancouver Canucks making it into the NHL playoffs for the first time in four yearsHussein Hollands, one of the owners of The Rosters Sports Club, told Vernon Matters the food and beverage industry in Vancouver definitely benefits when the Canucks make the playoffs,...
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Iginla celebrates gold medal with Team Canada
WHL Rookie of the Year nominee Gavin McKenna led a third-period comeback as Canada defeated the United States 6-4 to win gold at the 2024 IIHF U18 World Championship in Finland.The 16-year-old frm Whitehorse who plays for the Medine Hat Tigers of the WHL scored a hat trick in the championship match and extended his rec...
May 06, 2024
Armstrong Shamrocks still unbeaten after win over Vernon Tigers
The Armstrong Shamrocks continued their winning ways Friday night with a 14-2 victory over the Vernon Tigers at Nor-Val Arena. The Shamrocks are now 5-0 in the Thompson Okanagan Senior Lacrosse League.Despite the efforts of seasoned Tiger veteran goaltender and third game star Brodie MacDonald to act as the last line o...
May 05, 2024
Play-by-play veteran wins BCHL broadcaster award
Nanaimo Clippers play-by-play broadcaster Dan Marshall has been named the 2023-24 winner of the Jim Hughson Award for Broadcaster of the Year.Marshall earned the recognition after a vote was conducted with the 17 B.C. broadcasters."Winning this award is very special," Marshall said. "It's also a collabor...
May 03, 2024
New owner for KIJHL team, busy off-season continues
The Kelowna Chiefs franchise in the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League has been sold to Kelowna businessman Darren Tymchyshyn.The deal has been approved by the Junior A league's board of governors.Tymchyshyn, a former player with the Kelowna Spartans of the BCJHL in the 1990s, said it's been a dream of his to ...
May 02, 2024
BCHL announces award winners for 2023-24 season
The BC Hockey league has unveiled the winners of its year-end awards for the 2023-24 season.The winners were decided by a vote between the 17 B.C. head coaches and general managers.Vern Dye Memorial Trophy (Most Valuable Player)Caden Cranston (F) - Surrey EaglesCranston finished as the BCHL's leading scorer in 2023-24,...
May 02, 2024
Warrior wins BCHL's top defenceman honour
A West Kelowna Warrior has earned some praise from the BCHL.Isaiah Norlin has been named the league's top defenceman and winner of the Campbell Blair Trophy.Norlin led all BCHL defencemen with 48 points in 51 games this season. He had 12 goals, which were tied for third most among d-men, and his 36 assists were also th...
May 01, 2024
Rockets auctioning off helmets for charity
Fans of local hockey are able to get their hands on some memorabilia.The Kelowna Rockets are auctioning off game-worn white helmets from this past season, with all proceeds going to local charities.The Rockets have partnered with RE/MAX Kelowna to auction off 20 signed helmets, each of which comes with a certificate of...
May 01, 2024