The Trail Smoke Eaters are currently a premier Junior-A hockey club in the British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL). Steeped in hockey tradition, the iconic Trail Smoke Eaters are one of the most widely recognized hockey teams in the world. The Trail Smoke Eaters continue to build upon this legacy while the main goal is to add another championship win in the history books.
The Trail Smoke Eaters are in the process of developing an Alumni Association. Our alumni database is always expanding and we are looking to reach all players from all eras (Senior to Junior hockey) who have donned a Trail or Smoke Eaters sweater. If you are an alumni (player or staff) and wish to be added to our database, please fill out THIS FORM to assure our records are accurate and current. We will keep you updated on information, upcoming events as well as the latest news on Trail Smoke Eaters hockey.
The Smoke Eaters Alumni Association is proud to be sponsored and supported by Teck Trail!
Please note: all information will only be shared with coaches and administrative staff.
The Alumni Association is currently looking at some exciting initiatives, including honouring our alumni members for their on and off ice accomplishments and discussing some future regional Smokies events.
The Alumni Association committee members will be announced after positions are confirmed. If you have any questions please email, alumni@trailsmokeeaters.com.
Alumni News
COMMITMENT – Hendry Commits To University Of Waterloo Warriors
For Immediate Release Trail, British Columbia (March 29th, 2023) – The Smoke Eaters are excited to announce the commitment of 20-year-old defenceman Jordan Hendry to the University of Waterloo. Hendry, a four year BCHL and Trail Smoke Eaters veteran, has committed to the Waterloo University Warriors for next season. Hendry has played over 150 BCHL games, dating […]
Commitment – Cobetto-Roy Commits to Rochester Institute of Technology
For Immediate Release Trail, British Columbia (January 5th, 2023) – The Trail Smoke Eaters are excited to announce that forward Mathieu Cobetto-Roy has committed to play NCAA Division 1 Hockey with Rochester Institute of Technology Tigers (RIT). Cobetto-Roy, from Montreal, Quebec, joined the Smoke Eaters prior to the start of the season from Salmon […]
The Smoke Show Podcast – EP11 – Ozar, The World Juniors And A New Season on the Horizon
The Smoke Show Podcast, powered by Castlegar Kia, wraps up season two of our show in a big way as Smoke Eaters alumnus and now NCAA National Champion Owen Ozar joins the show to discuss his favourite Smoke Eater memories and his road to playing for the national championship with the University of Denver. Ben […]
NEWS – BCHL Playoff MVP Award Named After Jeff Tambellini
For Immediate Release Trail, British Columbia (July 28th, 2022) – The BCHL has announced the naming of the BCHL’s Playoff MVP award to the Jeff Tambellini Trophy. The trophy, which will be given out to the top performer of the BCHL’s playoff takes on a new name, honouring Tambellini, who not only played in the […]
