"End of the regular hockey season this weekend, along with the curling season..."
The Kimberley Dynamiters play through the Cyclone Taylor Cup series this weekend.
"...he closest junior hockey rink that still has action is in Kimberley, a bit much of a drive during the dicey weather conditions"
"...Donnie Mcleod, who passed away last week, was a brilliant athlete, as good at almost everything he tried..."
"All the first-round series are done, and all but one (eight of nine) game in the interior were decided by a single goal."
"...it is amazing how teams in the top junior leagues, both A and B levels, step up with discipline when the playoff season arises."
I believe Beaver Valley will prevail, but I am less than sure who there opponent will be in the division final.
"On paper the Nitehawks, with more top-end scoring and a slightly better defensive record, look like a shoo-in to the finals."
"The reasons for the season of frustration for the Smoke Eaters were on full display Wednesday night."
"Lots of losses this past week, even one for the Nitehawks on the road."
"Part of the disparity can be explained by the two western divisons having some weaker teams."
"While it has not been a satisfying year for the Smoke Eaters, the club was tantalizingly close to contending for a playoff spot..."
"...the passing year provided many good moments, some not-so-good, but if you are reading this, at least you survived it."
Best Apocalypse Ever! Even the weather got better.
"Well, assuming the world continues to exist after the most recent Mayan calendar runs out today, there are good things coming."
"The question might be whether the NHL lockout is actually good for society rather than a drag on the economy."
"The Smoke Eaters offence has been roaring along and the record is improving..."
"...curling’s broadcast season began Thursday. There will be games through the weekend, on Sportsnet and CBC, check your local listings."
Please take a moment - two minutes exactly - at 11a.m. - of silence to commemorate the sacrifices our servicemen and women have made.
"Don’t let the shot stats fool you, Trail was full value for the win over Victoria last weekend at Cominco Arena."
