Exhibition Game 1: Smokies 2 Powell River 1

I just got a report from Coach Jim Ingram that the Trail Smoke Eaters beat Powell River 2-1 in the first exhibition game of the season for the Smokies. The two teams are playing a two game set in Princeton. Paul Barclay played the whole game in net for the Smoke Eaters. He stopped 24 of 25 shots for the win. Welcome back, Paul! Captain Ryan Bulach and rookie defenceman Graeme Strukoff had Trail's goals. They'll play again tomorrow night at 7pm. I don't know much about the game, but a win to start the season is certainly at least a good omen.

Just for the record, AM Ford Trail Smoke Eaters Hockey broadcasts don't start on Mountain FM until the first road game of the regular season. We will be live at all home games with updates but not full play by play coverage.

The Smokies will be back at Cominco Arena for two games with Merritt this weekend. Friday's game time is 7pm. Saturday's is a rare 2pm start. Hope to see you all out there.

Tomorrow is also the start of the Grand Forks International Baseball tournament. Mountain FM will be on top of the event all week. Listen to Overtime from 6pm to Midnight for all the latest.