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NHL players to attend event at Vernon’s Kal Beach this summer
VERNON - Hockey fans have an exciting event to look forward to this summer in Vernon. The city announced today the National Hockey League Players’ Association will be participating in a community event and hospital fundraiser at Kalamalka Beach Friday, July 10. The family-friendly celebration will feature a significant donation of hockey equipment made by...
Canucks to host Young Stars Classic in Penticton
PENTICTON – For the fifth year in a row, Penticton will play host to the Vancouver Canucks Young Stars Classic. The four teams taking part in the tournament at the South Okanagan Events Centre in September are made up of prospects from the Canucks, Calgary Flames, Edmonton Oilers and Winnipeg Jets. “We have great fans...
Senators’ Lazar enjoys a post game snack courtesy of former Vernon Viper ‘The Hamburgler’
OKANAGAN – Two Okanagan junior hockey products and Ottawa Senators are enjoying a symbiotic relationship on the ice. Senators' fans have taken to throwing hamburgers on the ice in celebration of former Vernon Viper goaltender Andrew Hammond who has been nicknamed the Hamburgler for stealing goals from the opposition. On Thursday, March 19, the Senators...
Penguins fans sing Canadian anthem
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - National Hockey League fans showed their love and support for Canada Wednesday night at a game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Philadelphia Flyers. The team flooded the arena with red light, images of the Canada flag and maple leafs while the words to the anthem were posted on the large screens so...
Blazers set for NHL development camps
KAMLOOPS - Five Kamloops Blazers will be attending various professional summer development camps this year. Cole Ully and Collin Shirley will be at the Dallas Stars camps, Ryan Rehill and Matt Needham will be at the New Jersey Devils camps and Chase Souto is with the Anaheim Ducks. The Stars camp runs from July 9-12...
Two Rockets picked in NHL entry draft
KELOWNA - Two members of the Kelowna Rockets were drafted on day two of the 2014 NHL Entry Draft in Philadelphia. Justin Kirkland was selected in the third round (62nd overall) by the Nashville Predators while Rourke Chartier was chosen by the San Jose Sharks in the 5th round (149). Kirkland, a 17-year old native...
Vernon Viper picked in NHL entry draft
VERNON – Vernon Vipers' forward Liam Coughlin was picked by Edmonton in the NHL entry draft Saturday. The Oilers grabbed Coughlin 130 in the fifth round. The South Boston, Mass. native had 18 goals and 45 points for the Vipers last season. The 19-year-old is a big guy at 6’ 3” and 201 lbs. To contact...
Kesler traded to Ducks
VANCOUVER - Everyone expected change after yet another rough season for the Vancouver Canucks and today months of speculation ended with the trade of Ryan Kesler to the Anaheim Ducks. The Canucks picked up centre Nick Bonino, 26, defenceman Luca Sbisa, 24, and the 24 and 85 picks in the 2014 NHL Draft, which begins...