Hockey

Smoke Eaters announce new partnership

Trail Smoke Eaters Submitted Article - August 9, 2025

Trail Smoke Eaters announce groundbreaking partnership with 49ing, becoming the first BCHL team to joint he platform.

Castlegar Rebels sign new goalie

Castlegar Rebels My Kootenay Now Staff - August 8, 2025

The Castlegar Rebels have announced the signing 2007-born Hunter Edwards.

Fragle departs Smoke Eaters

Trail Smoke Eaters My Kootenay Now Staff - July 23, 2025

Tim Fragle is stepping away from the Trail Smoke Eaters to pursue new opportunities in hockey.

Pape signs with Smoke Eaters

Trail Smoke Eaters Drew Wilson - July 4, 2025

The Trail Smoke Eaters have signed another German defenseman.

Smoke Eater named 2024-25 Kyle Turris Community Award winner

Trail Smoke Eaters Submitted Article - July 3, 2025

The BC Hockey League has announced Trail Smoke Eater Judah Makway as an Interior Conference winner of the Kyle Turris Community Award.

Rebels’ Randhawa commits to ACAC’s Portage College

Castlegar Rebels My Kootenay Now Staff - June 26, 2025

Ravnoor Randhawa of the Castlegar Rebels has committed to play collegiate hockey for the Portage College Voyageurs in the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference this fall.

Horcoff makes Hockey Hall of Fame

Hockey Drew Wilson - June 23, 2025

Shaun Horcoff is going into the BC Hockey Hall of Fame.

New Smokies on the books

Trail Smoke Eaters Drew Wilson - June 19, 2025

The Trail Smoke Eaters continue to recruit locally with the team announcing the signings of three West Kootenay prospects after strong performances at the local I-D camp.