LANGLEY, B.C. – The 2023-24 National Hockey League (NHL) regular season begins this afternoon, which means teams are now set across the league and there are 19 BCHL alumni on opening-night rosters. The Colorado Avalanche have the most representation with three former BCHL players on the roster, including Devon Toews, Josh Manson and the newly-acquired Ryan […]
For Immediate Release Johnson makes history at the NHL draft Trail, British Columbia (July 23rd, 2021) – Friday night at the NHL Draft, Smoke Eater alumni Kent Johnson, made history as the highest Smoke Eater ever to be drafted into the NHL, going fifth overall to the Columbus Blue Jackets. Johnson who was named league […]
The first batch of nominees for the NCAA’s Hobey Baker Award as college hockey’s top players has been announced and there are 11 BCHL alums up for the honour, including three Trail Smoke Eaters alumni. The award is based on the following criteria: Strength of character, on and off the ice Contribution to the integrity […]
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 […]
It’s game four of the Interior Division Quarter Finals as the Smoke Eaters look to complete the sweep over the defending BCHL champions. Interior Quarter Final Trail leads 3-0 Game 1 Feb 28 Prince George (1) at Trail (2) Game 2 Feb 29 Prince George (1) at Trail (2) OT1 Game 3 Mar 2 Trail […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kent Johnson named League MVP and Most Sportsmanlike while Logan Terness take home Rookie of the Year award. Trail, British Columbia (February 26th, 2020) – The British Columbia Hockey League announced today the various league award winners from the regular season, with two Trail Smoke Eaters receiving three of the awards. Kent […]
After a vote from the 17 BCHL broadcasters, today the league announced the First and Second-Team All-Stars as well as the All-Rookie Team. First-Team All-Stars F Kent Johnson (Trail Smoke Eaters): 52GP – 41G – 60A – 101PTS Winner of the Brett Hull Trophy as the league’s leading scorer and a finalist for league MVP, […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Four Smoke Eaters named to final 22 man roster for Team Canada West. Trail, British Columbia (December 3rd, 2019) – Hockey Canada announced today their decisions for 22 players who will dawn the Maple Leaf for Team Canada West at the World Junior A Challenge (WJAC) in Dawson Creek, BC. The Smoke […]
70 years ago the Trail Memorial Centre opened its doors for the first time, tonight they are open again as the Smoke Eaters look for their 20th win of the season, as they host the Surrey Eagles. Regular Season season vs Surrey Oct 13th @ South Surrey Arena 3-2 SOW (BOXSCORE) November 30th @ Trail […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Five Smoke Eaters Named To Team Canada West Selection Camp Trail, British Columbia (November 19th, 2019) – Hockey Canada unveiled its 44 man selection camp for the upcoming World Junior A Challenge in Dawson, BC which included five Trail Smoke Eaters. Smoke Eaters captain Philippe Lapointe, assistant captains Kent Johnson and Powell […]
