Hockey

Castlegar Rebels won’t get extended lease for now

Castlegar Rebels Greg Nesteroff - October 15, 2026

Team representatives were told last week during the final meeting of the current recreation commission that it's too late to make changes to the agreement, which is for one year with the option of two one-year renewals.

Trail Smoke Eaters split Thanksgiving weekend games at BCHL Showcase

Trail Smoke Eaters My Kootenay Now - October 13, 2026

The Trail Smoke Eaters wrapped up the Thanksgiving long weekend with two wins and a loss, including a split at the BCHL Showcase in Nisku, Alta.

Nitehawks rally past Border Bruins with three-goal third

Beaver Valley Nitehawks My Kootenay Now - September 24, 2026

The Beaver Valley Nitehawks scored three unanswered goals in the third period to rally for a 5-2 win over the Grand Forks Border Bruins on Tuesday.

Castlegar Rebels split opening weekend of WIJHL season

Castlegar Rebels My Kootenay Now - September 21, 2026

The Castlegar Rebels opened the Western International Junior Hockey League regular season with a weekend split, earning an overtime win before falling by a goal Saturday.

Smoke Eaters drop opening weekend games at home

Trail Smoke Eaters My Kootenay Now - September 21, 2026

The Trail Smoke Eaters opened the BCHL regular season with back-to-back losses at Cominco Arena, falling to the Langley Rivermen and Vernon Vipers.

Nitehawks double up Ghostriders in weekend victory

Beaver Valley Nitehawks My Kootenay Now - September 21, 2026

The Beaver Valley Nitehawks made their lone game of the weekend count, skating to a 4-2 victory over the Fernie Ghostriders on Saturday.

Bucks edge Smoke Eaters 4-3 in pre-season battle

Trail Smoke Eaters Kate Brown - September 11, 2026

The Trail Smoke Eaters came up just short against the Cranbrook Bucks on Thursday night, falling 4-3 despite outshooting their Kootenay rivals 35-28.

Nitehawks pull away from Leafs in 4-1 win

Beaver Valley Nitehawks Kate Brown - September 10, 2026

The Nelson Leafs struck first, but the Beaver Valley Nitehawks took control over the final two periods to earn a 4-1 victory Wednesday night.

Castlegar Rebels seek longer-term rink lease

Castlegar Rebels Greg Nesteroff - September 4, 2026

The team would like a three-to-five year deal to use the Castlegar and District Recreation Complex, rather than the current proposal, which calls for one year with two options for one-year renewals.

Longtime Trail Smoke Eaters announcer Tiger Milburn dies

Trail Smoke Eaters My Kootenay Now - September 3, 2026

"For more than 50 years, Tiger was the voice of hockey at Cominco Arena, bringing passion, professionalism and understated flair to every game, regardless of who was on the ice," the team said.