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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 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.

 

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

 

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)

‘We want to grow the love of the game’: Sicamous Eagles help junior players develop their skills

Team’s coaches started program to give back to community

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
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: B.C. hockey coach suspended indefinitely; players penalized after brawl during Kootenay junior game

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 North Okanagan Knights (white) scored a 4-1 win over the hometown 100 Mile House Wranglers in KIJHL action Saturday, Dec. 10, in the South Cariboo. (Black Press - file photo)

Hager has Knight to remember for North Okanagan in win over 100 Mile House

KIJHL - Knights goalie records 60 saves in three periods as North Okanagan defeats Wranglers 4-1

The North Okanagan Knights (white) scored a 4-1 win over the hometown 100 Mile House Wranglers in KIJHL action Saturday, Dec. 10, in the South Cariboo. (Black Press - file photo)
North Okanagan Knights captain Kevin-Thomas Walters (19) had two assists Friday in a 5-4 KIJHL overtime win against the league’s best team, the Revelstoke Grizzlies. Walters then popped in two goals in regulation time and scored once in a shootout as North OK defeated Summerland 3-2 Saturday, Dec. 3. (Tanya Seibel photo)

North Okanagan Knights sting Summerland Steam

KIJHL - Knights move into three-way tie for second place in division with 3-2 shootout victory Saturday

North Okanagan Knights captain Kevin-Thomas Walters (19) had two assists Friday in a 5-4 KIJHL overtime win against the league’s best team, the Revelstoke Grizzlies. Walters then popped in two goals in regulation time and scored once in a shootout as North OK defeated Summerland 3-2 Saturday, Dec. 3. (Tanya Seibel photo)
Sicamous Eagles (red) host the Chase Heat in KIJHL action Sunday, Dec. 3, at 2 p.m. at the Sicamous Recreation Centre. (Rick Koch File Photo)

Sicamous Eagles hope to melt Chase Heat

KIJHL - Shuswap rivals meet each other in Sicamous Sunday afternoon, 2 p.m., Dec. 3

Sicamous Eagles (red) host the Chase Heat in KIJHL action Sunday, Dec. 3, at 2 p.m. at the Sicamous Recreation Centre. (Rick Koch File Photo)
The BCHC represents a union between the KIJHL and the PJHL, two of the provinces Junior B hockey leagues. (BCHC)

Top junior hockey talent heading to BCHC Prospects Game

The event will showcase the top young players from the KIJHL and PJHL in a competitive game

The BCHC represents a union between the KIJHL and the PJHL, two of the provinces Junior B hockey leagues. (BCHC)
A KIJHL franchise could begin playing in Quesnel in fall of 2022. (File Photo)

Sicamous Eagles rally, treat fans to win over Princeton

Eagles down 2-0 to Posse in KIJHL play at Sicamous Rec Centre, charge back for 3-2 victory

A KIJHL franchise could begin playing in Quesnel in fall of 2022. (File Photo)
The Creston Valley Thunder Cats are on a two-year probation for alleged hazing. (Photo by Kelsey Yates)

Creston junior hockey team on 2-year probation following hazing investigation

Hazing was reported by staff on Sept. 13

The Creston Valley Thunder Cats are on a two-year probation for alleged hazing. (Photo by Kelsey Yates)