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senior lacrosse
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
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Fourth time
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
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Junior hockey
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
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year-end honours
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
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BCHL Awards
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
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Charity Auction
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
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CFL draft
All in the family: Vernon product taken in CFL Draft
A Vernon family is making a name for itself in the Canadian Football League.Brad Hladik was selected by the Edmonton Elks in the second round, 18th overall, in the CFL Draft on April 30.Hladik, a 6-4, 235 pound tight end, played high school football with the Vernon Secondary Panthers before joining the Okanagan Sun and...
May 01, 2024
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Revenues stay in community
'You couldn't ask for anything better': Esso Cup will leave a legacy in Greater Vernon
The host team was competitive, and the community got behind it.Those two comments sum up how the Esso Cup went last week in Vernon.Six teams took part in the Canadian women's under 18 club hockey championship, a Hockey Canada event, held at Kal Tire Place from April 21-27.The Regina Rebels took home the gold medal, def...
May 01, 2024
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Senior lacrosse
Armstrong Shamrocks shake off Rattlers for two weekend wins, now 4-0
There was something testy in the air at NorVal Sports Centre Friday night (Apr. 26) as the Armstrong Shamrocks (2-0) tangled with the Kamloops Rattlers (1-1) in Week 3 of the Thompson Okanagan Lacrosse League season. The Shamrocks used their potent power play notching 5 of their 11 goals with the man advantage to down ...
Apr 29, 2024
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