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Max Hense Commits to NCAA Division I St. Lawrence Saints

Trail, British Columbia (November 13, 2025) – The Trail Smoke Eaters are proud to announce that 2006-born defenceman Max Hense has committed to the St. Lawrence Saints men’s hockey program to play NCAA Division I hockey. Hense, from Düsseldorf, Germany, is in his first full season with the Smoke Eaters after joining the team in […]

Oothoudt Signs with Smokies

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 […]

Dawson Commits to TSU

Trail, British Columbia (March 24th, 2025) – The Trail Smoke Eaters are proud to announce 2004-born forward and Team Captain Ridge Dawson has committed to Tennessee State University Tigers to play NCAA Division I Hockey next season. Dawson, from Kelowna, BC is in his fourth season with the Smoke Eaters program. This year Ridge has […]

Kim Commits to Air Force

Trail, British Columbia (March 18th, 2025) – The Trail Smoke Eaters are excited to announce that 2005-born forward Christian Kim has committed to the Air Force Falcons to play Division 1 hockey in the Atlantic Hockey Conference (NCAA). Kim, from Torrance, California is in his second year with the Smoke Eaters and third in the […]

Coutu Commits to University of Alaska

Trail, British Columbia (February 19th, 2025) – The Trail Smoke Eaters are proud to announce that forward Zach Coutu (’05) has committed to the University of Alaska Anchorage Seawolves (NCAA). Coutu, from Edmonton, Alberta joined the Smoke Eaters in late December from the AJHL. Zach has played in 12 games for the Smoke Eaters and […]

Makway Commits to University of Alaska

Trail, British Columbia (December 6, 2024) – The Trail Smoke Eaters are pleased to announce that Forward Judah Makway (’04) has committed to the University of Alaska Anchorage Seawolves (NCAA). Makway, from Trail, BC has played in 112 games in a Smoke Eaters uniform over the course of the last 3 seasons with his hometown […]

Finn De St. Hubert Signed for 2025-26

Trail, British Columbia (November 28, 2024) – The Trail Smoke Eaters are proud to announce the commitment of Finn De St. Hubert (’07) for the 2025-26 season. Finn is a 6’2″, 195-pound left shot defenseman from Hopkins, Minnesota and is the younger brother of current Smoke Eater forward, Cade De St. Hubert. Finn is currently […]

Martin Signed for 2025-26

Trail, British Columbia (November 20, 2024) – The Trail Smoke Eaters would like to announce the signing of Van Martin (’07) for the 2025-26 season. Martin is a 5’11”, 175-pound left shot forward from Raymond, New Hampshire and currently playing with the Lovell Academy 18U AAA program. This season, Van has posted 24 goals and […]

Showcase Game Day | TRA vs PR

The Smokies had their chances, but despite outshooting Cowichan Valley 33-25, suffered a 4-2 setback in their BCHL Showcase opener. After falling behind early, Smokies netminder Teagan Kendrick stopped a series of six shots on one shift, including a couple of great saves to keep his mates within a goal. The Capitals then took a […]

Showcase Game Day | TRA vs CV

The Smoke Eaters play their first game in the BCHL Showcase this holiday Monday afternoon in Abbotsford after a Thanksgiving Sunday on the ferry and bus for the boys from Trail. The Trail troupe left the island with three of a possible four points after Saturday’s stunning 6-5 win in overtime over the Grizzlies in […]