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The ��ѻ��ý Rockets are excited to announce key signings, draft picks, and NHL development camp invitations that highlight the strength of their 2025 recruitment class.

A 19-year-old Alberta woman��ѻ��ý inspiring attempt to swim the full 106-kilometre length of Okanagan Lake ended early due to medical complications, but not before she made a powerful impact.

A handful of hockey-loving, community-minded residents in Summerland has formed a working group with the goal of bringing a junior hockey franchise back to the town of 15,000.

Connor McDavid chose his words carefully.

Teen stroke survivor aims to become first woman to conquer entire Okanagan Lake

Abbotsford Canucks and Charlotte Checkers open the Calder Cup championships — emblematic of American Hockey League supremacy — Friday at Bojangles Coliseum in North Carolina.

Executive vice-president Todd Miller of Vernon Vipers has been named co-winner of the BCHL Marketer of the Year award for 2025. This marks the second consecutive year that Miller has earned this prestigious title, underscoring his dedication and innovation in marketing for the team and the league.

��ѻ��ý Rockets will open the 2025-26 WHL regular season on home ice against the Spokane Chiefs on Friday, Sept. 19, at 7:05 p.m. at Prospera Place.

After a 6-2 victory over the Chilliwack Chiefs in Game 6 of the Fred Page Cup Finals, the Brooks Bandits have won the BCHL championship in their first full season in the league.

Sensei Paul Atkin (right) of ��ѻ��ý Karate earned Double Gold medals in Kata, and Kumite in his division along with his student Sophia Runzer placing Bronze in Kata. Exciting results as both Sensei Paul Atkin and his student have qualified for Team Canada at the PanAmerican Karate Champions…

Adam Zelenka from ��ѻ��ý was the overall winner in the Blossom Eight-Miler held Mother��ѻ��ý Day weekend in Penticton.

VANCOUVER -- The Vancouver Canucks have named Adam Foote as their new head coach.

The ��ѻ��ý Rockets remain among the most active of the 60 teams in the Canadian Hockey League as they prepare to host the 2026 Memorial Cup, the symbol of supremacy in major junior hockey in Canada.

The ��ѻ��ý Rockets were busy on the first day of the Western Hockey League Prospects Draft, as the Rockets made a flurry of moves over the course of Wednesday.

VERNON — SilverStar in Vernon is excited to announce the return of the Crankworx Summer Series this August, which will see the return of the thrilling Dual Slalom and FMB Gold Level Women��ѻ��ý Slopestyle event.

Grand Forks Border Bruins defenceman Russell Kosec has been named the recipient of the Remembering Grant Sheridan Scholarship.

Each year, the MindRight for

Athletes Society awards the $1,500 scholarship, named in memory of the longtime ��ѻ��ý Chiefs owner and general manager, to one exceptional KIJHL student-athlete.

“It means a lot. Truly honoured,” Kosec said. I was lucky enough to get to know Grant growing up. He was a very special person and just honoured to be able to win something that encourages his name, his legacy and what he stood for. I grew up with his son Tanner and I got to know Grant through him as well as hockey camps.”

Kosec was named the Neil Murdoch Division��ѻ��ý Rookie of the Year in 2022-23. As a volunteer, Kosec read to students, participated in Perley School skates, Christmas carolling, the Cubs’ teaching program and was security for the city Halloween bonfire. In 2017, he helped with the North Glenmore school drop-off zone.

Sun set to shine on 10-game BCFC season starting in July Okanagan Sun of the ��ѻ��ý Football Conference announced its 2025 season. All home games for the Sun are at the Apple Bowl in ��ѻ��ý.

A highly anticipated playoff battle begins Friday night at the South Okanagan Events Centre (SOEC), as the Penticton Vees host the Brooks Bandits in Game 1 of the BCHL conference championship.

Caton Ryan��ѻ��ý goal at 17:56 of the third period stood as the winner as Penticton Vees beat Cranbrook Bucks 3-1, Saturday at the South Okanagan Events Centre.

NHL Central Scouting has released its final rankings ahead of the 2025 NHL draft, which includes three members of the Western Hockey League��ѻ��ý ��ѻ��ý Rockets.

You can make a good argument for any one of eight or nine teams to hoist the Stanley Cup in late-June.

Police are investigating a fight on a golf course that has since gone viral on the internet. A man is alleged to have suffered a broken jaw Monday night at Two Eagles Golf Course in West ��ѻ��ý. There have been no charges as of our press deadline. It��ѻ��ý believed the altercation started becau…

BROOKS, Alta. — Nick Peluso scored a hat-trick including the overtime winner as Brooks Bandits eliminated West ��ѻ��ý Warriors four games to one in the BCHL junior hockey playoff opener.

The Western Hockey League announced today that the ��ѻ��ý Rockets have been granted the third pick in the 2025 WHL Prospects Draft following the completion of the 2025 WHL Prospects Draft Lottery.

West ��ѻ��ý Warriors have left Alberta with a split.

West ��ѻ��ý Warriors began the 2025 playoffs Friday night in Brooks, Alta.

If you’ve been running on the treadmill, riding the spin bike, or doing endless cardio classes in hopes of finally losing that stubborn belly fat after 50—this is for you.

Danica Maynard is a smalltown girl, with big city hockey dreams.

Everyone loves a hometown hero.

West ��ѻ��ý Warriors host its annual Fan Apprecia-tion Night tonight at Royal LePage Place, beginning at 7 p.m.

The ��ѻ��ý Rockets handed out the hardware at Prospera Place during the organization��ѻ��ý annual awards, presented by Orchard Ford, following the conclusion of the 2024-25 regular season.

The Eastlink Curling Centre in Oliver is going to be buzzing with activity this coming week as the 2025 AMJ Curl BC Mixed Curling Championships promise four days of outstanding curling action.

The ��ѻ��ý Rockets ended the 2024-25 campaign with a 5-1 loss to the Vancouver Giants on Sunday afternoon.

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REVELSTOKE — Revelstoke Grizzlies have advanced to the third round of the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League knocking off higher-seed Princeton Posse 4-2 in a best-of-seven series.

Gabriel Guilbault scored the game winner in leading ��ѻ��ý Rockets to a 4-3 win on Fan Appreciation Night, Saturday in Western Hockey League action at Prospera Place.

The West ��ѻ��ý Warriors finished their final Alberta road trip of the regular season with an emphatic 7-2 statement win over the lowly Blackfalds Bulldogs.

The ��ѻ��ý Rockets revealed today the special throwback edition jerseys that the players will wear for Fan Appreciation Night on Saturday, March 22nd against the Kamloops Blazers.

Jackson Kyrkostas was an absolute machine on Friday night, collecting five points, including his 100th Career BC Hockey League point, as his West ��ѻ��ý Warriors defeated the Okotoks Oilers 5-2, clinching a playoff berth in the process.

��ѻ��ý Rockets play their final home game of the Western Hockey League season tonight at Prospera Place versus Kamloops Blazers.

For decades, women have been told that weight gain is just a normal part of menopause—something we have to accept as our metabolism slows down and our hormones shift. Let's just bust that myth right now, weight gain in menopause is not inevitable. What��ѻ��ý really happening isn’t a metabolism m…

KISU gets out of the blocks on fundraising

Fan of the Okanagan teams in the BCHL will have to travel to Alberta this weekend if they want to see their team in action.. All three are on the road this weekend.

The ��ѻ��ý Rockets will host the Victoria Royals for the final time this season as the Royals visit Prospera Place on Wednesday, March 19.

Penticton Vees extended its winning streak in the BCHL with a 7-1 win over Vernon Vipers, Saturday at Kal Tire Place.

The ��ѻ��ý Rockets fell 4-1 to the Kamloops Blazers on Saturday night at the Sandman Centre. Kayden Longley scored the lone goal for ��ѻ��ý while Jake Pilon made 46 saves in defeat.