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 […]

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 […]