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Longtime Trail Smoke Eaters announcer Tiger Milburn dies

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"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.

Trail Smoke Eaters sign defenceman Alexander Andriyashev

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The Trail Smoke Eaters have announced the commitment of defenceman Alexander Andriyashev for the upcoming BCHL season.

Smoke Eaters add forward Ty Izadi for 2026-27 season

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The Trail Smoke Eaters have added forward Ty Izadi for the 2026-27 British Columbia Hockey League season.

Trail Smoke Eaters name Alex Evin as associate coach, assistant GM

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A native of Castlegar, Evin brings coaching experience, player development expertise, and championship pedigree to the Smoke Eaters organization.

Story about former Trail Smoke Eater Larry Kwong wins award

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Kwong was the first Chinese-Canadian player in the NHL.

Trail Smoke Eaters’ Allison McCarthy named BCHL Marketer of the Year

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McCarthy previously won the award following the 2021-22 season.

Trail Smoke Eaters sign Latvian forward Roberts Polis

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Polis joins the Smoke Eaters after spending the past several seasons developing within the RÄ«gas HS program.,

Trail Smoke Eaters sign forward Trey Tourigny

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Tourigny, 17, is from Kelowna and played for the Okanagan Hockey Academy U18 prep team last season.

Max Schaller signs with Trail Smoke Eaters

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Schaller, who comes from Germany, joins the Smoke Eaters organization as a skilled forward who brings strong offensive instincts and a high compete level to the lineup.

Smokies alumnus Michaluk heading to Bowling Green

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Cooper Michaluk spent the 2025-26 season with the Smoke Eaters, where the team says he developed into a dependable presence between the pipes

Q&A with BCHL commissioner Steven Cocker

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As the BCHL playoffs begin, we spoke to the league commissioner about competition for players from other leagues, using AI to generate schedules, the future of three franchises, and the creation of a new independent Junior A league.

Trail’s Fragle hopes to rock the BCHL next season

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Ben Fragle is focused on one hockey goal for next season: to wear the Trail Smoke Eaters jersey.

Fruitvale’s Brayden Tremblay makes jump to Smoke Eaters

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The 18-year-old from Fruitvale made his debut Saturday in front of family and friends at Cominco Arena and vividly remembers the day he signed with his home town team.

Sinclair remains solid as Smokies secure second place

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Brayden Sinclair has evolved into an all-purpose forward.

Smokies and Saints collide tonight at Cominco Arena

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The Trail Smoke Eaters continue their quest to secure second place in the BCHL's Interior West Division tonight at Cominco Arena.

Community collects behind Cooper Michaluk’s ‘Save for a Cause’

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Trail Smoke Eaters goaltender Cooper Michaluk has re-established himself as one of the top netminders in the BCHL, while raising money for the Canadian Cancer Association.
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City of Castlegar
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Economy
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Crime
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Trail launches interactive historical walking tours

Community
The Trail Museum and Archives and the City of Trail have partnered with On the Spot to launch a new series of interactive walking tours and gamified scavenger hunts.
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