BURNABY, B.C. – The BC Hockey League announced today that it is planning to start the 2020-21 regular season on Dec. 1, pending approval from the Provincial Health Office (PHO). “We’ve been having discussions with the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture since March around a safe return to play,” said BCHL Commissioner Chris Hebb. “The […]

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 college hockey, play or work in the NHL or follow another passion in life once their Smoke Eater […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Smoke Eaters acquire forwards Wakeford and Wolford from Salmon Arm . Trail, British Columbia (June 30th, 2020) – The Trail Smoke Eaters announced today that they have acquired 20-year-old forward Noah Wakeford and 19-year-old forward Coalson Wolford from the Salmon Arm Silverbacks in exchange for Matt Osadick and Future Considerations. Wakeford, from […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Smoke Eaters sign forward Connor Michaud for the upcoming 2020/21 season. Trail, British Columbia (June 16th, 2020) – The Trail Smoke Eaters are pleased to welcome forward Connor Michaud as the newest member to our roster for the 2020/21 season. Michaud, a native of Moncton, New Brunswick, has spent the last two […]

Get your colouring pencils sharpened and your creative juices flowing for the Logan Terness mask design contest. Starting today, in a one of a kind contest, you will have a chance to put forward a design that could be used on Logan’s mask for the 2020/21 season. The BCHL’s Rookie of the Year wants the […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Smoke Eaters sign forward Quinn Disher for the upcoming 2020/21 season. Trail, British Columbia (June 3rd, 2020) – The Trail Smoke Eaters are pleased to welcome forward Quinn Disher as the newest member to our roster for the 2020/21 season. Disher, a native of Fort St. John, BC, comes to the Smoke […]

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 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 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 […]