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 […]
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 […]
For Immediate Release Trail, British Columbia (July 28th, 2022) – The BCHL has announced the naming of the BCHL’s Playoff MVP award to the Jeff Tambellini Trophy. The trophy, which will be given out to the top performer of the BCHL’s playoff takes on a new name, honouring Tambellini, who not only played in the […]
For Immediate Release Trail, British Columbia (June 29th, 2022) – The BCHL and the Trail Smoke Eaters have announced the dates for the 2022 BCHL Showcase, once again taking place in Chilliwack this October. The Showcase will take place between Monday, October 17th and Thursday October 20th at the Chilliwack Coliseum, with the Smoke Eaters […]
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 […]
Photo credit: Garrett James Photography For the second year in a row, the NHL Draft will be held virtually, this time on Jul. 23 and 24. This year, there are nine current, former and future BCHL players that made NHL Central Scouting’s final rankings. Leading up to the draft, we will be speaking with 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 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 […]
Each month the Smoke Eaters will highlight a former Smoke Eater and update you on where they are now. This month, Trail native, defenceman Travis Gawryletz. Smoke Eaters Career: Played 2001-2003 – 113 Games played – 13 Goals and 50 Assists. Currently a linesman in the NHL, Travis Gawryletz played two full seasons with the […]
Each month the Smoke Eaters will highlight a former Smoke Eater and update you on where they are now. This month, Trail native, Steve McCarthy. Smoke Eaters Career: Played 1996-97 – 57 Games played – 25 Goals and 52 Assists. McCarthy holds the single season franchise record for most goals, assists and points by a […]
