The Trail Smoke Eaters have a long standing history not only in the City of Trail, but in Junior and International hockey. With that history comes a long list of alumni who have gone on to play in the NHL, work in the NHL or follow another passion in life once their Smoke Eater career […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Trail, British Columbia (May 21, 2020) – The Trail Smoke Eaters are pleased to announce Tim Fragle as the team’s next General Manager and Head Coach. Fragle, a native of Edmonton, Alberta and former Smoke Eater comes to Trail with a strong coaching resume as the team’s new General Manager and Head […]

The Trail Smoke Eaters are pleased to highlight Trail native Darren Rommerdahl as the Alumni of the Month for April, who was a Smoke Eater captain between 1990-1992. Rommerdahl went on to play college hockey at SAIT and is currently working with the Calgary Flames in a Player Development role. Q: Where has life taken […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kent Johnson Named CJHL Top Forward Trail, British Columbia (April 24th, 2020) – The Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL) announced today that Smoke Eater forward Kent Johnson, who was named BCHL MVP, Top Scorer and Most Sportsmanlike, has received the Top Forward award from the CJHL. In his second season with the […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Smoke Eaters Commit to Dominik Wasik for 2020/21 Trail, British Columbia (April 22nd, 2020) – The Trail Smoke Eaters are excited to announce the commitment of South Florida Hockey Academy product Dominik Wasik for the upcoming season. Wasik, from Superior, Colorado, has played his last two years with the academy, playing in […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tambellini Moves on to Tampa Bay Lightning Trail, British Columbia (April 15th, 2020) – Jeff Tambellini, 36, moves on to the NHL’s Tampa Bay Lightning as NCAA Free Agent Recruiter and Pro Scout. Tambellini who came to Trail two summers ago, made his second season one to remember for the fans, community and […]

NHL Central Scouting released its final rankings ahead of the 2020 NHL Draft and incoming Smoke Eater David Sacco was named to the list. Sacco who recently committed to the Smoke Eaters, and a University of New Hamphsire commit, may be coming to Trail with an NHL team attached to his name. Sacco was ranked […]

This week BC Hockey and teams in BC’s Major Midget Leagues announced various league and team awards that saw three future Smoke Eaters named, with Cam Moger taking home BCMML top honours. Zack Feaver-MVP, Players Choice award Feaver, who completed his third season with the Fraser Valley Thunderbirds, set a career high as he nearly […]

BURNABY, B.C. – The BCHL along with the Vancouver Canucks Alumni and LNG Canada are proud to announce a new set of scholarship recipients for the 2019-20 season. Since 1987, the BCHL and the Canucks Alumni have provided scholarships to players who have graduated from the BCHL with the goal of continuing their academic careers. The […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Smoke Eaters commit to Lawrence Academy product and UNH Commit David Sacco for 2020/21. Trail, British Columbia (April 2nd, 2020) – The Trail Smoke Eaters are excited to welcome forward David Sacco, a University of New Hampshire commit, to the Smoke Eaters organization for the upcoming season. Sacco, from Middleton, Massachusetts […]