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Wednesday night game at Langley Events Centre showcased top NHL draft talent from the Western Hockey League, Ontario Hockey League and Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. (Photos courtesy of Ryan Molag/Langley Events Centre)

Team White defeats Team Red 4-2 at 2023 kubota CHL/NHL top prospects game

Connor Bedard finished with six shots on goal

  • Jan 26, 2023
Wednesday night game at Langley Events Centre showcased top NHL draft talent from the Western Hockey League, Ontario Hockey League and Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. (Photos courtesy of Ryan Molag/Langley Events Centre)
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Nelson Leafs give up three straight short-handed goals in loss to Beaver Valley

The Nitehawks’ penalty killers scored all three in the first period

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Leafs forward Kieran Christianson scored his first goal with the team Saturday after being acquired from Osoyoos. Photo: Tyler Harper

New players shine as Leafs score 4 unanswered goals to beat Knights 4-1

Nelson fired 47 shots en route to the win

Leafs forward Kieran Christianson scored his first goal with the team Saturday after being acquired from Osoyoos. Photo: Tyler Harper
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Larochelle stops 46 as Nelson Leafs beat Castlegar 5-4

It’s the first win for new coach Briar McNaney

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Cross-country skiers enjoy cups of soup at one of the huts at the Nelson Nordic Ski Club. Photo: Submitted

Nelson Nordic Ski Club warms up with Tour de Soup

The fundraiser for Nelson CARES runs Jan. 21

Cross-country skiers enjoy cups of soup at one of the huts at the Nelson Nordic Ski Club. Photo: Submitted
A skier competes during the 11th annual Whitewater Junior Freeski Open, which ran Friday to Saturday. Photo courtesy Whitewater Ski Resort

Nelson’s Leishman headed to world championships after Whitewater’s Junior Freeski Open

Whitewater athletes won 4 of 6 categories

A skier competes during the 11th annual Whitewater Junior Freeski Open, which ran Friday to Saturday. Photo courtesy Whitewater Ski Resort
The Nelson Leafs U15 team pose after winning a tournament in Winfield. Photo: Submitted

Nelson Leafs U15 team wins Winfield tournament

The Leafs held off Aldergrove in the final

The Nelson Leafs U15 team pose after winning a tournament in Winfield. Photo: Submitted
Nelson’s Noah Quinn is now the Cranbrook Bucks’ all-time leading goal scorer. Photo courtesy Cranbrook Bucks

Nelson’s Noah Quinn becomes Cranbrook Bucks’ all-time leading scorer

Quinn has 41 goals in 91 games

Nelson’s Noah Quinn is now the Cranbrook Bucks’ all-time leading goal scorer. Photo courtesy Cranbrook Bucks
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Nelson Leafs drop 2 as new coach makes debut

Nelson fell to Grand Forks and Castlegar

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Brodie Jensen is one of the several local athletes who will compete in Whitewater’s annual Junior Freeski Open, which runs Jan. 13 to 15. Photo: Doug LePage

Support local athletes at the 11th annual Whitewater Junior Freeski Open

The event runs Friday to Sunday

Brodie Jensen is one of the several local athletes who will compete in Whitewater’s annual Junior Freeski Open, which runs Jan. 13 to 15. Photo: Doug LePage
Briar McNaney has been hired as the Nelson Leafs’ interim head coach. Photo: Submitted

Following line brawl and suspensions Nelson Leafs hire new interim head coach

Briar McNaney arrives after several years coaching Columbia Valley

Briar McNaney has been hired as the Nelson Leafs’ interim head coach. Photo: Submitted
Nelson Leafs’ forward Joe Davidson has been traded to the Osoyoos Coyotes. Photo: Tyler Harper

Nelson Leafs trade Joe Davidson, Marko Pavlovic to Osoyoos

The Leafs also lost 2 of 3 on a road trip following their coach’s resignation

Nelson Leafs’ forward Joe Davidson has been traded to the Osoyoos Coyotes. Photo: Tyler Harper
Nelson head coach Adam DiBella addresses Leafs players during a training camp skate. DiBella has resigned after he was suspended for the remainder of the KIJHL season. Photo: Tyler Harper

UPDATE: Nelson Leafs head coach resigns after league suspension for line brawl

Adam DiBella stepped down after being suspended for the remainder of the season

Nelson head coach Adam DiBella addresses Leafs players during a training camp skate. DiBella has resigned after he was suspended for the remainder of the KIJHL season. Photo: Tyler Harper
The Nelson Leafs and Beaver Valley Nitehawks were handed a number of suspensions after both teams brawled during a game Dec. 31 in Nelson. Photo: Hockey TV

VIDEO: Nelson Leafs coach suspended indefinitely, several players also penalized for line brawl

Fights broke out during a Dec. 31 game in Nelson

The Nelson Leafs and Beaver Valley Nitehawks were handed a number of suspensions after both teams brawled during a game Dec. 31 in Nelson. Photo: Hockey TV
The Nelson Leafs celebrate after scoring against Castlegar on Dec. 30. Photo: Nelson Leafs

Nelson Leafs snap losing streak to end 2022

The Leafs earned wins against Castlegar and Beaver Valley

The Nelson Leafs celebrate after scoring against Castlegar on Dec. 30. Photo: Nelson Leafs
Nelson boxing athletes are seen here with rest of Team B.C. in Mexico where they trained and competed against Mexican boxers. Photo: Submitted

Three Nelson boxers compete in Mexico

Porter Hanson, Wamuna Fukada and Lola Brouillette competed with Team B.C.

Nelson boxing athletes are seen here with rest of Team B.C. in Mexico where they trained and competed against Mexican boxers. Photo: Submitted
Nelson Leafs forward Johnny Carmichael tries to score Saturday at home against the Osoyoos Coyotes. Photo: Tyler Harper

Leafs’ losing streak stretches to 7 after falling to Coyotes in OT

Nelson blew several leads en route to the 6-5 loss

Nelson Leafs forward Johnny Carmichael tries to score Saturday at home against the Osoyoos Coyotes. Photo: Tyler Harper
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Leafs fall in overtime to Nitehawks

Nelson is on a 6-game losing streak

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Paige Vince of the Nelson Skating Club performs during the West Kootenay Invitational at the Nelson and District Community Complex. Photo: Tyler Harper

Nelson figure skaters win 10 medals at West Kootenay Invitational

Three skaters will compete at the B.C. Winter Games

Paige Vince of the Nelson Skating Club performs during the West Kootenay Invitational at the Nelson and District Community Complex. Photo: Tyler Harper
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Leafs give up 14 goals in 2 games during rough road trip

Nelson suffered big losses to Golden and Columbia Valley

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