The 2022 Shaw BCHL Playoffs started with a major upset. The eighth-seeded Trail Smoke Eaters went into Penticton and took down the number-one overall seeded Penticton Vees by a 5-3 score in Game 1 of their first round series. Zach Michaelis and Charlie Strobel each chipped in with a goal and an assist to lead […]

The BCHL Podcast is back after a short break over the holidays! On this week’s episode, we chat with University of Denver senior and former Vernon Vipers forward Brett Stapley (2:30), as well as Trail Smoke Eaters forward and BCHL 1st Star of the Month for December, Zach Michaelis (13:32). Subscribe and listen: Apple Podcasts […]

Photo credit: Garrett James Photography Trail Smoke Eaters forward Zach Michaelis, Salmon Arm Silverbacks forward Simon Tassy and Prince George Spruce Kings goaltender Jordan Fairlie have been named the FortisBC 3 Stars of the Month for December. 1st Star – Zach Michaelis (F) – Trail Smoke Eaters Michaelis was the league’s second leading scorer in […]

Photo credits: Garrett James Photography (Boser, Michaelis), Tami Quan (Evans) Wenatchee Wild defenceman Brasen Boser, Trail Smoke Eaters forward Zach Michaelis and West Kelowna Warriors forward John Evans have been named the BCHL 3 Stars of the Week. 1st Star – Brasen Boser (D) – Wenatchee Wild Boser was the highest scoring defenceman last week […]

In the weeks leading up to the start of the 2021-22 regular season, we will be going team-by-team to profile new players coming in for the upcoming year. This will include recaps of offseason commitments and acquisitions, as well as scouting reports from the coaches. Next up is the Trail Smoke Eaters. After the 2019-20 […]