Symonds defends BMO title
Penticton’s Jeff Symonds captured the 20th annual BMO Okanagan Half Marathon in Kelowna for the fourth time. The two-time Challenge Penticton champion crossed the finish line in one hour, 13 minutes and nine seconds.
“It was a great day to run, perfect weather conditions,” said Symonds. “I was extra motivated to win and defend my previous titles at my hometown race. I love this course, I felt good, solid the whole way through.”
Spectators lined the course to cheer on the runners who experienced ideal conditions for course. Placing second was Calgary runner Alistair Hill with a time of 1:14:23, followed by Nathan Champness of Vernon in 1:18:09. The BMO Okanagan Marathon had 3,000 participants take part in the family festival and Boston qualifying event. Sundays marathon also featured the 10 kilometre distance. Runners came from all over Canada and the U.S., and as far away as Germany.
Klingspohn hot in KI
Penticton Minor Hockey product Tyson Klingspohn was recognized by the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League under its Who’s Hot in the KI? Klingspohn, in his third season with the Kimberley Dynamiters, racked up five goals and added an assist against Kelowna then added another two goals and an assist against Beaver Valley. Klingspohn’s coach, Jerry Bancks, said he had an amazing weekend. “His best thus far with more to come as he is a tremendous person and player,” said Bancks. “Tyson plays well in both ends of the rink and has played many great games without the point production so it was nice to see him rewarded with the goal explosion.” Klingspohn currently sits in 13th among the KIJHL’s top 20 scorers with nine goals and 15 points in 10 games.
Minty gets the call
BC Hockey has announced the officials chosen to work the World under-17 Hockey Challenge Oct.31-Nov.9 in Sarnia and Lambton, Ont. Penticton’s Dustin Minty is among two BC Hockey officials selected and will work as a linesman.
Rigby becomes a Bronco
Penticton’s Carter Rigby was dealt by the Kelowna Rockets in the Western Hockey League to the Swift Current Broncos. Rigby was moved for a third round WHL bantam draft pick in 2016. The move was made since the Rockets were one over the league’s 20-year-old limit of three. On the Rockets website, Rockets president and general manager Bruce Hamilton said it’s a big loss for the organization to lose Rigby.
“Carter is a quality young man and he has been an important part of our organization for three years, not only on the ice but out in our community as well,” said Hamilton.
Rigby joined the Rockets in 2011-12 playing 171 career games. He scored 57 goals, including 21 as a rookie. In his first seven games this season, Rigby had five goals. The return of Philadelphia Flyers prospect Tyrell Goulbourne pushed the Rockets over the limit.
Penticton men’s rec hockey
Oct. 15
Gametime Sports Wolverines: 7
Goalscorers: Cole Van Unen (3), Ryan MacMurchy, Jim McGillivray, Derek Grimm and Corey Brown.
EcoDry Ice Dogs: 6
Brent Mosses, Nick Riep, Mitch MacMillan, Gord Henderson, Dave Kozler and Darren Leadbeater.
Broncos: 10
Stuart Nisbet (3), Eric Cerutti (3), Bill Wilson, Rob Burnett, Jamie Low and Andrew Pond.
Gametime Sports Wolverines: 4
Taylor Trotter, Chris Kerr, Dylan Burton and Ryan MacMurchy.
Biscuits: 4
Dave Sandrelli (3) and Steve Semenoff.
Red Wings: 1
Kyler Stinson
Wolf Creek Chargers: 8
Jesse Morrison (2), Jessin Potskin, Brett Van Riper, Dylan Wilson, Narcisse Baptiste and Howie Wright.
Hitmen: 3
Joel Post, Izzy Gudmondson and Graham Boyd.
Wolf Creek Chargers: 8
Jason Baptiste (2), Brett Van Riper (2), Jesse Morrison (2), Narcisse Baptiste and Nathan McGinnis.
Red Wings: 5
Kenny Whitford (2), Craig Kendell, Devyn Babyn and Kyler Stinson.
EcoDry Ice Dogs: 5
Mitch McMillan (4) and Brent Mosses.
Broncos: 5
Jordan Moss (2), Stuart Nisbett, Jamie Low and Jamie Johnson.
Karaim wins turkey shoot
Lynne Karaim scored 71 to win the ladies Turkey Shoot at the Summerland Golf and Country Club on Oct.7. First flight winner in low net was Carol Mulligan scoring 72, while Linda Brussee was second. Vi Ward took the second flight with 71, while Anka Manders and Diana Leitch tied for second with 74. Ev Crane was third. Ellen Clay won the third flight low net with a 73. Marion Enns, Janis Goll and Julie Macauley tied with 77.
