For Immediate Release Smoke Eaters welcome back fans following revised PHO restrictions Trail, British Columbia (September 16th, 2021) – Following the Provincial Health Office’s (PHO) announcement on Monday, the Trail Smoke Eaters Hockey Club are pleased to announce we can once again welcome Smokies fans back into the Cominco Arena. What does this mean for […]

For Immediate Release Smoke Eaters Add Alumnus Calvin To Coaching Staff; Promote Korlak to Associate Coach Trail, British Columbia (September 16th, 2021) – The Trail Smoke Eaters are excited to announce that alumni Dallas Calvin will be joining the teams coaching staff as an assistant, meanwhile Dustin Korlak has been promoted to associate coach as […]

For Immediate Release Smoke Eaters Welcome New Athletic Trainer Trail, British Columbia (September 15th, 2021) – The Smoke Eaters are excited to welcome Joseph De Marco as the team’s new athletic trainer. De Marco, from Bolton, Ontario, joins the Smoke Eaters ahead of the 2021/22 season. Prior to making the move across the country to […]

For Immediate Release Smoke Eaters add Lowe from Humboldt Trail, British Columbia (September 1st, 2021) – The Trail Smoke Eaters would like to announce the addition of 19-year-old forward Christian Lowe from the Humboldt Broncos of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League. The Smoke Eaters acquired Lowe from the Bronco’s this week via trade for future considerations. […]

For Immediate Release Murphy Family Foundation donates funds towards new “Hawk Hauler” for JL Crowe Trail, British Columbia (August 26th, 2021) – The Murphy Family Foundation (MFF) is being acknowledged for their generosity in their most recent donation to J.L. Crowe Secondary School. The MFF has graciously donated $12,500 towards J.L. Crowe and their purchase […]

For Immediate Release Jeff Urekar Accepts Head Coach Position At OHA Trail, British Columbia (August 25th, 2021) – The Trail Smoke Eaters are pleased to announce that assistant general manager and assistant coach Jeff Urekar has accepted a head coaching position with the Okanagan Hockey Academy out of Penticton, coaching the U15 team. Urekar will […]

For Immediate Release Smoke Eaters Trade Dafoe to Blackfalds Trail, British Columbia (August 24th, 2021) – The Trail Smoke Eaters have announced that forward Chase Dafoe has been traded to the Blackfalds Bulldogs of the AJHL in exchange for Future Considerations. Dafoe, who tallied three goals and five assists during the pod season, was preparing […]

For Immediate Release Smoke Eaters Sign Defenceman Evan Bushy Trail, British Columbia (August 24th, 2021) – The Trail Smoke Eaters are excited to announce the signing of NCAA committed defenceman Evan Bushy for the upcoming BCHL season. Bushy, 19 is from Thief River Falls, Minnesota, will be joining the Smoke Eaters defensive core for the 2021/22 BCHL […]

BURNABY, B.C. – The 2021-22 season is the 60th anniversary for the BCHL and the league has announced plans to celebrate the milestone and honour the rich history of the league going back to its inception in 1961. The league’s 60th Anniversary plans include an outdoor event, retro jerseys for each team, a retro theme night in each […]

For Immediate Release Smoke Eaters Add Goaltender Evan Fradette from Fort McMurray Oil Barons of the AJHL. Trail, British Columbia (August 17th, 2021) – The Trail Smoke Eaters have acquired goaltender Evan Fradette from the Fort McMurray Oil Barons of the Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL) in exchange for forward Justin Ross & Future Considerations. […]