Isaac Fecteau is the new captain of the Trail Smoke Eaters. The 20-year-old defenseman led by example during the 2024-25 season. In addition to being a vocal and positive influence in the dressing room, Fecteau was a warrior on the ice as one of the team leaders in shots blocked and a furious force in […]
Trail, British Columbia (August 25, 2025) – Trail Smoke Eaters Sign 2005-Born Goaltender Cooper Michaluk The Trail Smoke Eaters are thrilled to announce the signing of 2005-born goaltender Cooper Michaluk. Originally from Sherwood Park, Alberta, Michaluk brings athleticism, experience, and a winning mindset to the crease, and is expected to make an immediate impact for […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Trail Smoke Eaters Announce Groundbreaking Partnership with 49ing, Becoming First BCHL Team to Join Platform Trail, British Columbia (August 5, 2025) — The Trail Smoke Eaters are proud to announce a landmark partnership with 49ing, a Swiss-based leader in AI-driven hockey analytics. 49ing provides cutting-edge sports technology and fan engagement platform. This […]
Trail, British Columbia (July 25, 2025) – The Trail Smoke Eaters are proud to announce the signing of Jared Miskiw. Miskiw, from Surrey, BC is a 6’1″ right shot defenceman and played with the U18 AAA Valley West Giants in the BCEHL. Jared played 30 games this past year he produced 12 goals & 26 […]
Trail, British Columbia (July 25, 2025) – The Trail Smoke Eaters are proud to announce the signing of Ryan Oothoudt. Oothoudt is a 2007-born 6’2″ right shot forward from Little Falls, Minnesota and played last season at Little Falls High School and Minnesota Voyageurs 18U. In 42 games this past season, Ryan scored 37 goals […]
The BCHL has announced the five winners of the BCHL Scholarship Program, supported by Rogers, for the 2024-25 season. After gathering submissions throughout the season, the league’s selection committee has chosen five players who will receive a $2,000 scholarship. This program is designed to provide graduating BCHL players with financial support for the next step of their […]
Trail, British Columbia (July 3, 2025) – The Trail Smoke Eaters have signed Matthias Pape for the upcoming 2025-26 season and he is will join the team for Smoke Eaters Main Camp scheduled for August 30 to September 1. Matthias is a 6’0″, 2006-born right shot defenceman from Krefeld, Germany. Last season he played for […]
The BC Hockey League has announced the Interior Conference winners of the Kyle Turris Community Award, presented by Rogers. The award is given to BCHL players who go above and beyond in their community. Each team submits a winner from their organization, along with the reasons they were chosen. This year’s winner from the Trail Smoke […]
Trail, British Columbia (June 18, 2025) — The Trail Smoke Eaters are proud to announce the signing of three players from the team’s recent Trail & Seattle ID camps. BRAYDEN ROTACH Rotach is a 2007-born left shot forward from Castlegar, BC and played last season with the Castlegar Rebels in the KIJHL. In 30 games […]
Trail, British Columbia (June 10, 2025) – The Trail Smoke Eaters have signed George Stavrianeas for the upcoming 2025-26 season. George is a 2005-born, experienced forward from Brassard, Quebec. Stavrianeas finished the 2024-25 season with the Penticton Vees. Over the course of the last two seasons, he has posted 18 goals and added 37 assists […]
