Category Archives: Local Sports
Mixed results from Hornets Rugby semifinal weekend
NANAIMO - Two Nanaimo Hornets rugby teams made the provincial semifinals, with the women's Division 2 team playing for a championship.On April 22, the Hornets women's side won their game 29-0 against ...
Apr 26, 2023
Nanaimo's Matthew Wood climbs in final NHL entry draft rankings
NANAIMO - An impressive ascent up the NHL prospect ladder continues for a talented forward who calls Nanaimo home. Right-winger Matthew Wood, a standout freshman for the University of Connecticut, was...
Apr 18, 2023
'It was a valuable experience for us:' Oceanside Generals bring home bronze medal from Cyclone Taylor Cup
NANAIMO - It wasn't the colour of medal they initially wanted, but the reigning VIJHL champion Oceanside Generals won their last game of the season and look to continue building momentum heading into ...
Apr 17, 2023
Oceanside Generals cruise to opening victory at Cyclone Taylor Cup
REVELSTOKE - It was a dream start for the Oceanside Generals at the B.C. Junior B Championships.The team dispatched the host Revelstoke Grizzlies by a 5-1 score on Thursday, April 13 to open their run...
Apr 13, 2023
Mid Island Pirates open BCPBL season against local Royal rivals
NANAIMO - BC Premier Baseball League action is back at Serauxmen stadium.The Mid Island Pirates open the 2023 campaign against the Parksville Royals on Wednesday, April 12.Co-owner, co-general manager...
Apr 12, 2023
VIU Mariners wrap up successful 2022-23 season with awards ceremony
NANAIMO - The VIU Mariners put the finishing touches on an impressive 2022-23 season with an awards banquet April 6.Six Mariners teams made the CCAA nationals highlighted by a national gold medal for ...
Apr 10, 2023
VI Raiders ID camp first major event with alumni Andrew Harris at the helm
NANAIMO - The Vancouver Island Raiders new director of football operations is beginning to put his stamp on the team.Andrew Harris was front and centre as the team held their first ever high school ev...
Apr 09, 2023
Oceanside Generals win 4th VIJHL Championship via overtime thriller
SAANICH - "Johnson now, trying to march his way out in front, he gets his shot away HE SCORES!!! GENERALS WIN! GENERALS WIN IN OVERTIME, YEAH BABY!" was the call from voice of the Generals Kyle Irelan...
Apr 07, 2023 Oceanside are VIJHL Champions after a 5-4 overtime win on Friday, April 7. (Gus Galloway Photography)
Dramatic overtime victory has Oceanside Generals 1 win away from VIJHL title
PARKSVILLE - Following a wild game with multiple plot twists, the Oceanside Generals squeaked by the Saanich Predators 3-2 in overtime Wednesday night in Parksville. Oceanside has a 3-2 series lead ov...
Apr 06, 2023
Strong goaltending paces Predators to game 4 win over Generals, VIJHL Final tied at 2
SAANICH - Self-inflicted errors proved costly in game four of the VIJHL Final for the Oceanside Generals at George Pearkes Recreation Centre in Saanich.Oceanside was well positioned with a 1-0 lead la...
Apr 05, 2023