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RECAP – Vees Change The Direction All Night In A 7-2 Win Over the Smoke Eaters

by bphillips96

January 14, 2023January 14, 2023

It was the night of redirections for the Vees who make life difficult for the Smoke Eaters while capitalizing on the powerplay in a 7-2 on Friday night at Cominco. The Vees were off to a quick start in this one, scoring just over two minutes in on the powerplay. Bradley Nadeau somehow found an […]

PREVIEW – Smoke Eaters Host Vees In Lone January Home Game

by bphillips96

January 13, 2023

Smoke Eaters return home to face the league leading Penticton Vees as they search for their first win of 2023. Season Series Against Penticton: Sep. 23 Trail 1 at Penticton 7 Final Oct. 29 Trail 3 at Penticton 9 Final Nov. 12 Penticton 2 at Trail 1 Final SL OT Jan. 13 Penticton at Trail […]

Signed – Smoke Eaters Sign Forward Bradshaw For 2023/24

by bphillips96

January 11, 2023January 11, 2023

With Files From Elite Hockey Academy – Full Article Here January 9, 2023 Guilford, Conn., – The Elite Hockey Academy organization is excited to announce that 18U forward, Sebastian Bradshaw, has committed to the Trail Smoke Eaters of the BCHL for the ’23-’24 hockey season. The 6’3 Ontario native joined Elite this year and has […]

TRADE – Smoke Eaters Add Potvin From Powell River

by bphillips96

January 10, 2023January 10, 2023

For Immediate Release Trail, British Columbia (January 10th, 2023) – The Trail Smoke Eaters have acquired forward Max Potvin from the Powell River Kings in exchange for Remy Spooner and future considerations. Potvin, a 19-year-old left shot forward, is in his second season in the BCHL. This season Potvin has recorded 18 points in 27 […]

Commitment – Marshall Commits to Army West Point For 2024/25

by bphillips96

January 9, 2023January 9, 2023

For Immediate Release Trail, British Columbia (January 9th, 2023) – The Smoke Eaters are excited to announce that forward Adam Marshall has committed to Army West Point for the 2024/25 season. Marshall, from Wayzata, Minnesota has become a staple amongst the Smoke Eaters forward group in his first season in the BCHL. The 19-year-old forward […]

Preview – Smoke Eaters make a pit stop in Langley to Take On the Rivermen

by bphillips96

January 7, 2023

Looking to rebound after Friday nights shootout loss in West Kelowna, the Smoke Eaters hop over the Coastal Mountains into the lower mainland to take on the Langley Rivermen. The Smoke Eaters face off against the Rivermen for the only time this season, as they look to head home with a possible three of four […]

NEWS – Smoke Eater Defenceman Brady Smith Named To NHL Central Scouting Watch List

October 25, 2022

For Immediate Release

Trail, British Columbia (October 25th, 2022) – NHL Central Scouting has released its preliminary list of “Players to Watch” for the upcoming 2022/23 NHL Entry Draft with Smoke Eaters defenceman Brady Smith being named to the list.

Smith, who is just 17 years old playing in his first year as a Smoke Eater, has been named to the NHL Central Scouting preliminary watch list as a “C” list ranking, indicating a 4th, 5th or 6th round candidate. Already committed to the University of Connecticut, Smith has played all 11 games for the Smoke Eaters this season and has become an integral member of the team as he awaits his first points of the season. Smith is among 12 other BCHL players named to the early season watch list.

The Smoke Eaters would like to congratulate Brady on being named and wish him continued success this season!

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