For Immediate Release Jeff Urekar Accepts Head Coach Position At OHA Trail, British Columbia (August 25th, 2021) – The Trail Smoke Eaters are pleased to announce that assistant general manager and assistant coach Jeff Urekar has accepted a head coaching position with the Okanagan Hockey Academy out of Penticton, coaching the U15 team. Urekar will […]

For Immediate Release Smoke Eaters Trade Dafoe to Blackfalds Trail, British Columbia (August 24th, 2021) – The Trail Smoke Eaters have announced that forward Chase Dafoe has been traded to the Blackfalds Bulldogs of the AJHL in exchange for Future Considerations. Dafoe, who tallied three goals and five assists during the pod season, was preparing […]

For Immediate Release Smoke Eaters Add Goaltender Evan Fradette from Fort McMurray Oil Barons of the AJHL. Trail, British Columbia (August 17th, 2021) – The Trail Smoke Eaters have acquired goaltender Evan Fradette from the Fort McMurray Oil Barons of the Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL) in exchange for forward Justin Ross & Future Considerations. […]

Trail, British Columbia (August 16th, 2021) – The BCHL has announce the Exhibition Schedule ahead of the 2021/22 BCHL season. The Smoke Eaters will play their first game since the BCHL Pod Season ended in May, on September 24th where they will renew their rivalry with the Cranbrook Bucks in a home and home series, […]

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 […]

For Immediate Release Hunter Floris Commits to Iowa State Cyclones of the ACHA Trail, British Columbia (July 20th, 2021) – The Trail Smoke Eaters are excited to announce the commitment of Hunter Floris to Iowa State University of the American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA). Floris, who joined the Smoke Eaters in January from the Nelson […]

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 […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Smoke Eaters sign Okanagan Hockey Academy product Ridge Dawson for 2021/22 Trail, British Columbia (May 14th, 2021) – The Trail Smoke Eaters are excited to announce the newest member to the squad ahead of the 2021/22 season in forward Ridge Dawson from Kelowna, BC. Dawson, who captained his team at the Okanagan […]

After a short two day break, the Smoke Eaters are back in action to take on the Cranbrook Bucks, looking to avenge Sunday’s 5-3 loss to their Kootenay Rivals. Catch today’s game on BCHLTV  or Shaw Spotlight at 7pm. Season schedule vs the Bucks Apr. 4 Trail @ Cranbrook 5-3 L Apr. 7 Cranbrook @ […]

After both teams dropped their season opener to the Vees, the Smoke Eaters and the Bucks face off on Sunday afternoon with both teams looking for their first win of the season. Catch today’s game on BCHLTV, Shaw Spotlight or listen for free on Mixlr. Season schedule vs the Bucks Apr. 4 Trail @ Cranbrook […]