The intensity was there and so were the chances but the Smoke Eaters ran into a brick wall in the shape of Jacob Zacharewicz as they drop the opening game of the Kootenay Cup. The Smoke Eaters came out flying putting 18 shots on the Bucks net in the opening 20 minutes. But it was […]

It’s finally here. After a couple of set up games it’s time for the Kootenay Cup to be decided, as the Cranbrook Bucks come to Trail for a weekend doubleheader. KOOTENAY CUP SCHEDULE Oct. 16 Cranbrook 7:00 pm @ Trail Memorial Centre Oct. 17 Cranbrook 7:00 pm @ Trail Memorial Centre Oct. 24 at Cranbrook […]

It’s a Smoke Eaters game day as the Smokies look to build off an impressive 7-4 win from last weekend against the Bucks. Upcoming Games: Oct. 3 Cranbrook 7:00 pm @ Trail Memorial Centre 7-4W Oct. 10 Cranbrook 7:00 pm @ Trail Memorial Centre Oct. 16 Cranbrook 7:00 pm @ Trail Memorial Centre (Kootenay Cup […]

After a 7 month wait the Smoke Eaters delivered on the entertainment value in a 7-4 win in their first ever meeting against the Cranbrook Bucks. It was a slower start to the game as both teams got a feel for each other. The Bucks came out with an early advantage in shots as they […]

It’s been one of the longest breaks in Trail Smoke Eaters history, with 214 days from when the Smoke Eaters completed the sweep against Prince George on March 3rd. Now 7 months later they will hit the ice against their newest rivals, the Cranbrook Bucks. While the Bucks will have an entirely new roster to […]

Smoke Eaters and Bucks announce Kootenay Cup Trail, British Columbia (October 2nd, 2020) – The Trail Smoke Eaters are excited to announce the Kootenay Cup competition, between the Smoke Eaters and the Cranbrook Bucks. The Kootenay cup, sponsored by AM Ford in Trail and Denham Ford in Cranbrook, will be a best of 7 series […]