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Cranbrook Bandits head coach Paul Mrazek (right) has a discussion on the mound with catcher Robert Nickell (#14) and pitcher Tyler Thorn (left) during American Legion Baseball action at Confederation Park earlier this season. Thorn helped guide his squad to a 12-0 victory over the Mission Valley Mariners this past Sunday in Polson, Mont.

Bandits split weekend, claim wins over Twins, Mariners

Cranbrook Bandits split past weekend with Twins, Mariners; headed to Big Bucks Tournament in Libby this weekend

Cranbrook Bandits head coach Paul Mrazek (right) has a discussion on the mound with catcher Robert Nickell (#14) and pitcher Tyler Thorn (left) during American Legion Baseball action at Confederation Park earlier this season. Thorn helped guide his squad to a 12-0 victory over the Mission Valley Mariners this past Sunday in Polson, Mont.
Sawyer Hunt celebrates after scoring against the Beaver Valley Nitehawks during 2016 KIJHL post-season action at the Kimberley Civic Centre. Hunt was dealt from the Dynamiters to his hometown Nelson Leafs on Tuesday.

KIJHL: Dynamiters deal Hunt to hometown Leafs

Kimberley Dynamiters trade forward Sawyer Hunt (1997) to Nelson Leafs in exchange for forward Nicholas Ketola (1997) & future considerations

Sawyer Hunt celebrates after scoring against the Beaver Valley Nitehawks during 2016 KIJHL post-season action at the Kimberley Civic Centre. Hunt was dealt from the Dynamiters to his hometown Nelson Leafs on Tuesday.
Former Kootenay Ice head coach Ryan McGill (above) has signed a contract extension to remain with the OHL's Owen Sound Attack through 2017-18.

Former Ice head coach Ryan McGill signs extension with Owen Sound Attack

Former Kootenay Ice head coach Ryan McGill will remain with the OHL's Owen Sound Attack through the 2017-18 campaign

Former Kootenay Ice head coach Ryan McGill (above) has signed a contract extension to remain with the OHL's Owen Sound Attack through 2017-18.
Kimberley native Jared du Toit (above) won the 2016 Glencoe Invitational in Calgary this past weekend.

Du Toit claims Glencoe Invitational crown in Calgary

Kimberley native Jared du Toit goes wire to wire, winning prestigious tournament at esteemed Glencoe Country Club in Calgary

Kimberley native Jared du Toit (above) won the 2016 Glencoe Invitational in Calgary this past weekend.
Kimberley native Isaac Schacher (above) has committed his services to the University of Regina after wrapping up his junior hockey career with the Drumheller Dragons of the AJHL.

Kimberley native Isaac Schacher commits to University of Regina

Former Western Hockey League defenceman Isaac Schacher headed for CIS following successful junior career

Kimberley native Isaac Schacher (above) has committed his services to the University of Regina after wrapping up his junior hockey career with the Drumheller Dragons of the AJHL.
Cranbrook native Bowen Byram (above) signed a WHL standard player agreement with the Vancouver Giants on Friday.

Giants ink Cranbrook native Byram to WHL player agreement

Cranbrook native Bowen Byram has a WHL standard player agreement with the Vancouver Giants

Cranbrook native Bowen Byram (above) signed a WHL standard player agreement with the Vancouver Giants on Friday.
Cranbrook native Zoe Chore (right) competes during the Ladies Ski Cross heats at the Hafjell Freepark during the Winter Youth Olympic Games in Lillehammer, Norway, February 2016.

Cranbrook skiers named to Canada Ski Cross developmental team

Cranbrook natives Zoe Chore and India Sherret named to Canadian national ski cross development program

Cranbrook native Zoe Chore (right) competes during the Ladies Ski Cross heats at the Hafjell Freepark during the Winter Youth Olympic Games in Lillehammer, Norway, February 2016.
Vince Loschiavo (#18) and the Kootenay Ice will take on the Hitmen in pre-season play in Crowsnest Pass once again.

Hybrid icing, video replay to be introduced following WHL AGM

WHL announces rule changes; 2016 pre-season schedule takes Kootenay Ice back to Kennewick, Crowsnest Pass

Vince Loschiavo (#18) and the Kootenay Ice will take on the Hitmen in pre-season play in Crowsnest Pass once again.
Outfielder Jake Bromley (#9) gallops into third base during the first game of doubleheader American Legion Baseball action between the Cranbrook Bandits and Kootenai Valley Rangers Tuesday afternoon at Confederation Park.

Bandits weather conditions to sweep Rangers

Wind and rain doesn’t dampen Bandits bats through extended American Legion Baseball doubleheader Tuesday evening

Outfielder Jake Bromley (#9) gallops into third base during the first game of doubleheader American Legion Baseball action between the Cranbrook Bandits and Kootenai Valley Rangers Tuesday afternoon at Confederation Park.
The Cranbrook U16 Heat burned through round-robin action in Red Deer this past weekend, going 3-1 en route to claiming the tournament championship by defeating the host Red Deer squad by a 12-2 margin. During round-robin play, pitcher Brea McCormack tossed a no-hitter, striking out 11 batters while only walking two. Having struck success away from the home, the Heat are now looking forward to hosting the province when they welcome teams for the 2016 Softball BC U16C Championship from July 1 to 3 at the Kinsmen Quad Ballparks in Cranbrook. The Heat are: back row (L to R): Coach Barry McCormack, Jayden Perpelitz, Sarah Schieman, Chayne Plaza, Brea McCormack, Ryleigh Pocha, Coach Niki Giesbrecht; front row (L to R): Georgia Wurzer, Victoria Pinchak, Ali Giesbrecht, Madison Amy, Skylar Bell.

Hot Hot Heat: Cranbrook saves day, will host provincial softball championship

Cranbrook Heat step to plate with Softball BC searching for U16C provincial championship host site; tournament set for July 1 to 3

The Cranbrook U16 Heat burned through round-robin action in Red Deer this past weekend, going 3-1 en route to claiming the tournament championship by defeating the host Red Deer squad by a 12-2 margin. During round-robin play, pitcher Brea McCormack tossed a no-hitter, striking out 11 batters while only walking two. Having struck success away from the home, the Heat are now looking forward to hosting the province when they welcome teams for the 2016 Softball BC U16C Championship from July 1 to 3 at the Kinsmen Quad Ballparks in Cranbrook. The Heat are: back row (L to R): Coach Barry McCormack, Jayden Perpelitz, Sarah Schieman, Chayne Plaza, Brea McCormack, Ryleigh Pocha, Coach Niki Giesbrecht; front row (L to R): Georgia Wurzer, Victoria Pinchak, Ali Giesbrecht, Madison Amy, Skylar Bell.
Bandits third baseman Rylan D’Etcheverry gets ready to apply the tag as Kalispell Lakers baserunner Adam Joy (#4) is a step too late getting to third base at Confederation Park. Ultimately, it was Joy and the Lakers getting the last laugh, as they went on to defeat D’Etcheverrey and the Bandits by a margin of 8-5 in the opening game of Sunday afternoon’s American Legion Baseball doubleheader.

Bandits stumble at home, dropping three of four

Cranbrook Bandits earn split with Glacier Twins before falling twice to Kalispell Lakers in American Legion Baseball action

Bandits third baseman Rylan D’Etcheverry gets ready to apply the tag as Kalispell Lakers baserunner Adam Joy (#4) is a step too late getting to third base at Confederation Park. Ultimately, it was Joy and the Lakers getting the last laugh, as they went on to defeat D’Etcheverrey and the Bandits by a margin of 8-5 in the opening game of Sunday afternoon’s American Legion Baseball doubleheader.
Bandits infielder Sho Kanzaki (#3) throws during weekend action in Trail.

Bandits ready for back-to-back doubleheaders at home

Bandits return to Cranbrook as Glacier Twins, Kalispell Lakers visit Saturday & Sunday, respectively for American Legion Baseball action

Bandits infielder Sho Kanzaki (#3) throws during weekend action in Trail.
Cranbrook’s Rocky Mountain Rogues Rugby Football Club (RFC) (left in white), pictured during Kootenay Rugby Union action May 28 in Fernie, went head-to-head with the Elk Valley Bulls RFC once again this Saturday, June 4, in Cranbrook, earning a 44-0 win to book a trip to British Columbia’s Saratoga Cup.

Rocky Mountain Rogues book Saratoga Cup berth

Cranbrook rugby football club thumps Fernie’s Elk Valley Bulls RFC to advance to British Columbia provincial championship

Cranbrook’s Rocky Mountain Rogues Rugby Football Club (RFC) (left in white), pictured during Kootenay Rugby Union action May 28 in Fernie, went head-to-head with the Elk Valley Bulls RFC once again this Saturday, June 4, in Cranbrook, earning a 44-0 win to book a trip to British Columbia’s Saratoga Cup.
KEYSA’s U12 boys’ team (above) put forth a second-place finish at the Columbia Valley “Clash of the Titans” Youth Soccer Tournament in Invermere during the weekend of May 27 to 29.

KEYSA strikes success at ‘Clash of the Titans’ tournament in Invermere

KEYSA sends 11 teams to Invermere for Columbia Valley 'Clash of the Titans' Youth Soccer Tournament; U18 boys & U15 girls finish first

KEYSA’s U12 boys’ team (above) put forth a second-place finish at the Columbia Valley “Clash of the Titans” Youth Soccer Tournament in Invermere during the weekend of May 27 to 29.
Kimberley native Carter Bancks (#34) has signed a two-year contract to remain with the AHL's Utica Comets.

Kimberley native Carter Bancks re-signs with AHL’s Utica Comets

Kimberley native Carter Bancks has signed a two-year contract extension to remain with the AHL's Utica Comets

Kimberley native Carter Bancks (#34) has signed a two-year contract to remain with the AHL's Utica Comets.
Jeff Keiver (back row, left) stands alongside former Kimberley Dynamiters head coach Jerry Bancks (back row, right) during Game 5 of the 2016 KIJHL championship. New Nitros head coach Derek Stuart announced the hiring of Keiver as an assistant coach Wednesday.

KIJHL: Stuart announces Keiver, Garrels to return as Dynamiters assistant coaches

Kimberley Dynamiters head coach & general manager Derek Stuart announces hiring of assistant coaches Jeff Keiver & Byron Garrels Wednesday

Jeff Keiver (back row, left) stands alongside former Kimberley Dynamiters head coach Jerry Bancks (back row, right) during Game 5 of the 2016 KIJHL championship. New Nitros head coach Derek Stuart announced the hiring of Keiver as an assistant coach Wednesday.
First-overall selection Peyton Krebs (left) signs a Western Hockey League standard player agreement alongside Jeff Chynoweth (right), president & general manager of the Kootenay Ice, Wednesday.

Never a doubt: Peyton Krebs puts ink to paper with Kootenay Ice

Kootenay Ice sign 2016 first-overall pick Peyton Krebs to a WHL standard player agreement, locking up future star Wednesday morning

First-overall selection Peyton Krebs (left) signs a Western Hockey League standard player agreement alongside Jeff Chynoweth (right), president & general manager of the Kootenay Ice, Wednesday.
Competitors at the BCGA Zone 1 — East Kootenay Amateur Qualifier pose for a photo at Wildstone Golf Course in Cranbrook this past weekend. From left to right: Justin Sawley, Russell du Toit, Peter Rosendahl, Graham Willway, Michael Lamperth, Paul Mensch, Adam Greer and Adam Bradshaw.

East Kootenay zone golf team determined for B.C. Amateur

Cranbrook & Kimberley represented on East Kootenay zone team following BCGA Zone 1 — East Kootenay Golf Qualifier at Wildstone Golf Course

Competitors at the BCGA Zone 1 — East Kootenay Amateur Qualifier pose for a photo at Wildstone Golf Course in Cranbrook this past weekend. From left to right: Justin Sawley, Russell du Toit, Peter Rosendahl, Graham Willway, Michael Lamperth, Paul Mensch, Adam Greer and Adam Bradshaw.
Kimberley native Jared du Toit (above) and the Arizona State Sun Devils men’s golf team were eliminated from contention at the 2016 NCAA Golf Championship at Eugene Country Club in Oregon Monday evening.

NCAA season ends at Nationals for du Toit, Sun Devils

Kimberley golfer Jared du Toit and Arizona State men's golf team eliminated from contention at Eugene Country Club

Kimberley native Jared du Toit (above) and the Arizona State Sun Devils men’s golf team were eliminated from contention at the 2016 NCAA Golf Championship at Eugene Country Club in Oregon Monday evening.
Cranbrook Bandits left-handed pitcher Tyler Thorn throws off the mound during 2015 American Legion Baseball action at Confederation Park. The 18-year-old Thorn was strong in registering a 7-3 victory over the Libby Loggers Saturday afternoon in Cranbrook.

Cranbrook Bandits register wins over Loggers, Rangers

Cranbrook Bandits score three triumphs in American Legion Baseball action this past weekend

Cranbrook Bandits left-handed pitcher Tyler Thorn throws off the mound during 2015 American Legion Baseball action at Confederation Park. The 18-year-old Thorn was strong in registering a 7-3 victory over the Libby Loggers Saturday afternoon in Cranbrook.