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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

This week BC Hockey and teams in BC’s Major Midget Leagues announced various league and team awards that saw three future Smoke Eaters named, with Cam Moger taking home BCMML top honours. Zack Feaver-MVP, Players Choice award Feaver, who completed his third season with the Fraser Valley Thunderbirds, set a career high as he nearly […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Smoke Eaters commit to Lawrence Academy product and UNH Commit David Sacco for 2020/21. Trail, British Columbia (April 2nd, 2020) – The Trail Smoke Eaters are excited to welcome forward David Sacco, a University of New Hampshire commit, to the Smoke Eaters organization for the upcoming season. Sacco, from Middleton, Massachusetts […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Colella Commits to Northern Michigan Wildcats for 2020/21. Trail, British Columbia (April 1st, 2020) – The Trail Smoke Eaters are excited to announce the commitment of #13 Michael Colella to Northern Michigan University to play division 1 hockey next season. After a season in the USHL in 2018/19 where he totaled 23 […]

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 […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Carson Briere Commits Div. 1 Mercyhurst University Lakers for 2020/21. Trail, British Columbia (March 21st, 2020) – The Trail Smoke Eaters are excited to announce the commitment of #16 Carson Briere to Mercyhurst University to play division 1 hockey next season. Briere, who finished his 20-year-old season with the Smoke Eaters, joined […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Smoke Eaters add dynamic Boston University commit Liam Connors for next season. Trail, British Columbia (March 19th, 2020) – The Trail Smoke Eaters are happy to announce the signing of future Boston University Terriers forward Liam Connors for the 2020/21 season. Connors, from Southborough, Massachusetts has spent the last four seasons with […]

It’s been a close played series and game four was no different as the Smoke Eaters knock off the defending BCHL champions the Prince George Spruce Kings. With their backs against the wall the Spruce Kings came flying out of the gate to open this game. It was chippy as well with both teams taking […]