Rossland's Brenan Moroney off to Missouri Valley in September
by Nelson Daily Sports on Tuesday May 21 2013

Zone One West Kootenay Junior Golf coordinator Rob McKay announced Monday that golfer Brenan Moroney has inked a letter of intent to play golf in September at Missouri Valley in Marshal Missouri.

"Brenan is a very strong player who has represented Zone 1 in five straight BC Junior...

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McKay, Moroney headline Zone One West Kootenay Junior Golf Team
by Nelson Daily Sports on Monday May 20 2013

Two players from Birchbank head the four-person Zone One West Kootenay Junior Golf Team after qualifying this weekend at the Silver City and Redstone courses.

Tyler McKay and Brenan Moroney top the four-player team.

David Launier of Rock Creek and Isaac Janzen of...

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Sudden-death playoff the story at WKJG tour enters week two
by Nelson Daily Sports on Monday May 06 2013

Two Birchbank golfers traded spots on the medal podium as the West Kootenay Junior Golf Circuit held stops at Nelson’s Granite Pointe and Christina Lake course.

Brenan Moroney and Tyler McKay won at Granite Pointe and Christina Lake, respectively, as the circuit entered its second...

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Sockeyes capture fifth Cyclone Cup; Rebels rally to claim bronze

by Nelson Daily Sports on 14 Apr 2013
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Travis Wellman scored the winner to spark the Rebels to the bronze medal. — The Nelson Daily photo

In the end a team that had won four provincial championships was clearly the best team.

The Richmond Sockeyes scored four goals in the second period to dump the Victoria Cougars 4-1 to clinch the 2013 Fred "Cyclone" Taylor Cup Sunday at the Comox Valley Sports Centre.

The Pacific Junior League champions won its fifth Cyclone Taylor Cup to go with past titles from 2009, 2004, 2003 and 1992.

In 2009 Richmond beat Nelson Leafs in the Cyclone Final.

BC Hockey to discuss raising the age for legal bodychecking

by Castlegar Source on 14 Apr 2013
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To bodycheck or not to bodycheck, that is the question being raised by BC Hockey.

Bill Bennett's Castlegar visit today coincided with a press release issued from his ministry regarding bodychecking in youth hockey. Bennett, B.C. Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development, didn't speak to the release, as he was here to acclaim BC Liberal candidate for the West Kootenay Riding Jim Postnikoff, but the issue is sure to garner some attention from sports fans in the region.

Richmond plays Victoria in final of 2013 Fred ‘Cyclone’ Taylor Cup

by Nelson Daily Sports on 13 Apr 2013
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Rebels lost another close one Saturday, dropping a 3-2 decision to Richmond. — The Nelson Daily photo

Island champion Victoria Cougars meet Richmond Sockeyes in the the 2013 Fred ‘Cyclone’ Taylor Cup Sunday at 2:30 p.m.

The Cougars advanced to the final by slamming the host Comox Valley Glacier Kings 6-1 Saturday.

Kootenay International Junior Hockey League champ Castlegar Rebels meet the Glacier Kings for the bronze medal.

The Rebels finished the round robin at 1-2 with its only win coming against the host club with a 5-4 victory against the Glacier Kings.

Richmond books ticket to Cyclone Final; Rebels play waiting game

Lubin scores twice to power the Rebels past Comox Valley

by Nelson Daily Sports on 11 Apr 2013
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Lubin scores twice to power the Rebels past Comox Valley

Bryan Lubin scored twice to spark Kootenay International Junior Hockey League champion Castlegar Rebels to a 3-1 win over the host Glacier Kings in opening day action at the 2013 Cyclone Taylor Cup Championships Thursday at the Comox Sports Centre.

Castlegar held period leads of 2-0 and 3-1.

The Rebels now play Victoria Cougars Friday at 3:30 p.m.

The Cougars lost 5-2 to Pacific Junior Hockey League winner Richmond Sockeyes.

Linden to be keynote speaker in Castlegar

by Castlegar Source on 11 Apr 2013
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Mr. Vancouver Canuck, Trevor Linden, will be in Castlegar in May.

The City of Trail Parks and Recreation, Castlegar & District Recreation Centre and the Nelson & District Community Complex, with the major sponsorship of Teck, are pleased to announce Trevor Linden as the keynote speaker at the upcoming 2013 Recreation Facilities Association of BC (RFABC) Conference.

Head coach Maida gets stamp of approval from Leafs brass

by Nelson Daily Sports on 10 Apr 2013
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Nelson Leafs board has voted in favour of bringing back head coach Frank Maida for the next KIJHL season. — The Nelson Daily file photo

Head coach Frank Maida looked like a magician in November when the Leafs raced to the top of the Murdoch Division.

However, after the Leafs lost at home to the Castlegar Rebels prior to the Christmas break the Leafs looked anything like a well-oiled machine as the Green and White dropped down the Murdoch division faster than a pair of cement skates in Kootenay Lake.

Nelson finished third behind winner Castlegar Rebels and Beaver Valley Nitehawks despite having the opportunity to clinch the division weeks before the regular season concluded.

Rebels open 2014 Cyclone Taylor Cup against host Glacier Kings

by Nelson Daily Sports on 09 Apr 2013
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Jordan Gluck and the rest of the Castlegar Rebels travel to Vancouver Island to compete in the 2014 Cyclone Taylor Cup.

The Castlegar Rebels open the 2013 Cyclone Taylor Cup Thursday against tournament host Glacier Kings at Comox Valley Sports Centre.

The game is the feature match during opening day of the four-team tournament to crown the B.C. Junior B Champion, beginning at 7:30 p.m.

Comox Valley lost out to Victoria Cougars in the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League final.

Victoria opens the tournament at 3:30 p.m. against Pacific Junior Hockey League winner Richmond Sockeyes.

Round robin play continues through Saturday before the playoff round Sunday.