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Salmon Arm Silverbacks begin piling on teammate Isaac Lambert after his game-winning overtime goal versus the Penticton Vees on Wednesday, May 3, 2023. (BCHL/Facebook video)

Pre-season hockey weekend wrapping up in the Shuswap

Both the Silverbacks and the Eagles play tonight in final exhibition games

 

Despite the best efforts of the Sicamous Eagles’ goaltender 100 Mile House Wrangler Jack Mulder scores a goal. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)

Sicamous Eagles to spread their wings on home ice for season opener

Regular play for 2023/24 season begins Sept. 22 against Kelowna Chiefs

 

The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League, in which the Sicamous Eagles play, has applied to reclassify as a Junior A team after the BCHL’s split from Hockey Canada left a void for junior hockey players’ advancement. (Sicamous Eagles- Facebook)

Sicamous Eagles onboard with KIJHL’s proposed Junior A reclassification

Coach laments loss of affiliation with Salmon Arm Silverbacks

The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League, in which the Sicamous Eagles play, has applied to reclassify as a Junior A team after the BCHL’s split from Hockey Canada left a void for junior hockey players’ advancement. (Sicamous Eagles- Facebook)
The Revelstoke Grizzlies hoisting the Cyclone Taylor Cup.
(Matthew Timmons Photography)

PHOTOS: Revelstoke Grizzlies hoist the Cyclone Taylor Cup

The story of how the host team became provincial champions

The Revelstoke Grizzlies hoisting the Cyclone Taylor Cup.
(Matthew Timmons Photography)
(Matthew Timmins Photography)

Kimberley Dynamiters defeat Delta Ice Hawks in opening game of Cyclone Taylor Cup

The four-day tournament is taking place in Revelstoke

(Matthew Timmins Photography)
The Revelstoke Grizzlies and Sicamous Eagles shaking hands after their game on Mar. 7. (Josh Piercey/Revelstoke Review)

Revelstoke Grizzlies sweep Sicamous Eagles in second round playoff series

The Grizzlies sealed the 2-1 win over the Eagles on Mar. 7

The Revelstoke Grizzlies and Sicamous Eagles shaking hands after their game on Mar. 7. (Josh Piercey/Revelstoke Review)
The Sicamous Eagles have fallen to the Revelstoke Grizzlies in the first three games of the second-round playoffs in the KIJHL’s Doug Birks Division. (Black Press file photo)

Sicamous Eagles’ flight delayed by Revelstoke Grizzlies

Revelstoke wins first 3 games of second round of playoffs, puck drops at 7:30 tonight on home ice

The Sicamous Eagles have fallen to the Revelstoke Grizzlies in the first three games of the second-round playoffs in the KIJHL’s Doug Birks Division. (Black Press file photo)
The Revelstoke Grizzlies took the win in the first game of the KIJHL Doug Birks division second round of playoffs at the Revelstoke Forum. (Black Press file photo)

Sicamous Eagles find their flight path blocked by Revelstoke Grizzlies

Eagles lose 2-1 in game one of round No. 2; face off again tonight in Revelstoke at 7 p.m.

The Revelstoke Grizzlies took the win in the first game of the KIJHL Doug Birks division second round of playoffs at the Revelstoke Forum. (Black Press file photo)
A screenshot from the livestream playoff game seven between the Sicamous Eagles and the Kamloops Storm, Monday, Feb. 27 in Kamloops. The Eagles and Storm shake hands after the Eagles won 2-1. (Sicamous Eagles- Facebook)

Sicamous Eagles soar into second round of KIJHL Teck Cup playoffs

Eagles beat out Kamloops Storm 2-1, take on Revelstoke Grizzlies next

A screenshot from the livestream playoff game seven between the Sicamous Eagles and the Kamloops Storm, Monday, Feb. 27 in Kamloops. The Eagles and Storm shake hands after the Eagles won 2-1. (Sicamous Eagles- Facebook)
The Eagles have partnered with Eagle Valley Rescue Service to partake in rescue training and host a fundraising giveaway at their home playoff games. (EVRS photo)

Two Sicamous organizations band together to teach and help each other

Eagles host game-day fundraisers for Eagle Valley Rescue, teammates bond with rescuers

The Eagles have partnered with Eagle Valley Rescue Service to partake in rescue training and host a fundraising giveaway at their home playoff games. (EVRS photo)
The Sicamous Eagles were recognized by the KIJHL, with a Top Defenceman honour for Nicholas Hughes and head coach Nick Deschenes receiving the Coach of the Year award. (Sicamous Eagles- Facebook)

Sicamous Eagles defenceman and head coach recognized by KIJHL

Top Defenceman and Coach of the Year awards reflect team’s accomplishments

The Sicamous Eagles were recognized by the KIJHL, with a Top Defenceman honour for Nicholas Hughes and head coach Nick Deschenes receiving the Coach of the Year award. (Sicamous Eagles- Facebook)
Minor hockey U11 players (from left to right) Cohen Dupuis, Nixon Dymond, Owen Wiebe, Quinn Carson, Finn Albisser, Jake McNab, Dustin Hilder, Kason Vandergaag, Zach Kennedy and Tyler Christian wear their team toques at a skills practice. The minor hockey Eagles U11 team has been taking part in skills development training with Junior B Eagles players and coaches since January 2023. (Contributed)
Minor hockey U11 players (from left to right) Cohen Dupuis, Nixon Dymond, Owen Wiebe, Quinn Carson, Finn Albisser, Jake McNab, Dustin Hilder, Kason Vandergaag, Zach Kennedy and Tyler Christian wear their team toques at a skills practice. The minor hockey Eagles U11 team has been taking part in skills development training with Junior B Eagles players and coaches since January 2023. (Contributed)
The Junior B Sicamous Eagles organization has partnered with The BC Hockey League’s Junior A Powell River Kings to host a camp March 31 to April 2. (Sicamous Eagles/ Facebook)

Sicamous Eagles hosting scouting camp with BCHL’s Powell River Kings

Players from all over Western Canada to showcase skills March 31-April 1

The Junior B Sicamous Eagles organization has partnered with The BC Hockey League’s Junior A Powell River Kings to host a camp March 31 to April 2. (Sicamous Eagles/ Facebook)
The North Okanagan Knights prevailed over the Summerland Steam 4-2 in Kootenay International Junior Hockey League action Tuesday night, Feb. 7, 2023. (North Okanagan Knights/Twitter)

North Okanagan Knights top Summerland Steam for 5th straight win

The Knights won 4-2 at the Summerland Arena Friday night

The North Okanagan Knights prevailed over the Summerland Steam 4-2 in Kootenay International Junior Hockey League action Tuesday night, Feb. 7, 2023. (North Okanagan Knights/Twitter)
The Sicamous Eagles played the 100 Mile House Wranglers on Friday, Jan. 20 and had an ineligible player on the ice. The Eagles’ forfeited the game and head coach Nick Deschenes was given a one-game suspension for the error. (Rebecca Willson- Eagle Valley News)

Sicamous Eagles forfeit game after ineligible player was on the ice

Six-goal win wiped from the records, head coach handed one-game suspension

The Sicamous Eagles played the 100 Mile House Wranglers on Friday, Jan. 20 and had an ineligible player on the ice. The Eagles’ forfeited the game and head coach Nick Deschenes was given a one-game suspension for the error. (Rebecca Willson- Eagle Valley News)
Swansea Point and Ranchero/ Deep Creek fire departments have been going to Sicamous Eagles hockey games as team-building events. (Swansea Pint Fire Department Facebook)

Go Eagles!: CSRD fire departments bond in cheering on Sicamous hockey team

Firefighters support the community and local sports, excited for playoff hockey

Swansea Point and Ranchero/ Deep Creek fire departments have been going to Sicamous Eagles hockey games as team-building events. (Swansea Pint Fire Department Facebook)
The Sicamous Eagles (white) peppered North Okanagan Knights goalie Austin Seibel with 57 shots in a 7-1 KIJHL win at the Sicamous Recreation Centre Saturday, Jan. 14. (File photo)

Sicamous Eagles soar past North Okanagan Knights

KIJHL - Hometown Birds score seven unanswered goals in 7-1 victory; host 100 Mile House 2 p.m. Sunday

The Sicamous Eagles (white) peppered North Okanagan Knights goalie Austin Seibel with 57 shots in a 7-1 KIJHL win at the Sicamous Recreation Centre Saturday, Jan. 14. (File photo)
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 head coach Adam DiBella addresses Leafs players during a training camp skate. DiBella resigned after he was suspended for the remainder of the KIJHL season. Photo: Tyler Harper

UPDATED: Kootenay head coach resigns after season suspension for line brawl in Nelson

The KIJHL says it is the harshest suspension handed out in the last decade

Nelson head coach Adam DiBella addresses Leafs players during a training camp skate. DiBella resigned after he was suspended for the remainder of the KIJHL season. Photo: Tyler Harper