Local Sports

Williams Lake Stampeders asserted their dominance over the Kitimat Ice Demons on Nov. 16, claiming a decisive 9-1 victory in a Central Interior Hockey League (CIHL) showdown at Williams Lake.

The U18 House Winterhawks launched their season with back-to-back matchups against the Terrace Kermodes, falling short with scores of 2-1 and 4-0 in Recreational League action.

The Terrace River Kings delivered a commanding 5-2 win against the Kitimat Ice Demons on Nov. 9 at Tamitik Arena, thanks to a dominant third-period performance.

The Kitimat Ice Demons cruised to a decisive 10-2 victory over the Nechako Northstars at Tamitik Arena on Nov. 2, maintaining momentum throughout with strong performances in each period.

The Terrace River Kings secured a narrow 3-2 victory over the Prince Rupert Rampage on Oct. 19, in a fiercely competitive match at the Jim Ciccone Civic Centre in Prince Rupert.

The Nechako Northstars defeated Kitimat Ice Demons 5-3 on home ice on Oct. 12, with both teams making use of powerplays throughout the game. Kitimat started strong, with David Leite scoring the first goal unassisted at 16:39 in the first period.

Sport sees growth locally, with calls for new facilities around Riverlodge

As host city, the Rupert Rampage will have a guaranteed spot in the tournament

The Kitimat Ice Demons’ much-anticipated season opener on Sept. 28 ended in disappointment, as they lost 4-3 in overtime to the Smithers Steelheads at Kitimat’s Tamitik Arena.