It’s been over 18 months since the Wenatchee Wild played a game in the BCHL, now after a long and patient wait they will finally hit the ice for their first of two preseason games north of the border. PRESEASON SCHEDULE Sep. 24 Cranbrook @ Trail – 5-3 L Sep. 25 Trail @ Cranbrook – […]

The Smoke Eaters made their first trip of the year to Cranbrook, as they wrapped up a home and home series with the Bucks on Saturday night at Western Financial place, that saw the Bucks take a 3-1 victory and leave the Smoke Eaters winless to open the preseason. That being said the Smoke Eaters […]

Photo: Jennifer Small The Smoke Eaters began the preseason Friday night at home against a familiar foe from the East Kootenay in the Cranbrook Bucks, but the Bucks played spoiler in the first game with fans in a 5-3 win. In both teams’ first game of the preseason, the nerves, excitement, unfamiliarity and even the […]

It’s finally a game day back in the West Kootenay’s as the Smoke Eaters begin their pre-season against none other than the Cranbrook Bucks in a weekend home and home series. PRESEASON SCHEDULE Sep. 24 Cranbrook 7:00 pm PDT Sep. 25 at Cranbrook 7:00 pm MDT (6pm PDT) Sep. 30 Wenatchee 7:00 pm PDT Oct. […]

For Immediate Release Trail Smoke Eaters to close the exhibition schedule against Canada’s National Women’s Team. Trail, British Columbia (September, 20th, 2021) – The Trail Smoke Eaters, in conjunction with Hockey Canada and BC Hockey, are excited to announce a special exhibition game, as the Smoke Eaters will face off against Canada’s National Women’s Team. […]

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 […]