St. Denis to Quinnipiac

Great news today as the Smoke Eaters are set for action against Quesnel. 16 year old Trail native and Smokies star rookie Travis St. Denis has committed to Quinnipiac University to play NCAA Division 1 hockey as of the 2011-2012 hockey season. In addition to St. Denis earning a great opportunity (when some didn't even think he'd make the team this year) it also means he'll be a Smoke Eater for two more seasons. There's always a risk great young talents will end up going to the WHL. This means Travis will stick around and continue to blossom as a part of his home town team.

I'll have more on this and other stuff shortly, but for now I want to get back to watching the game!

Smokies Weekend Audio

Here's some overdue audio from the weekend. Since taking over the afternoon show in addition to a shortened Overtime (I'm on from 3pm to 9pm) I've had less time to focus on the blog. Also, it's not quite as fun to talk about a four game losing skid! Here's some audio from Overtime this week. I'll have Tom Bohmer from the Millionaires on the show tomorrow as Trail hosts Quesnel on Friday and Saturday to close out their schedule before the holiday break. I also want to discuss the latests KIJHL points scandal a little more. For now I'll pass on what their president had to say after the ruling on Princeton's punishment this past weekend.

Smoke Eaters Coach Jim Ingram

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AM Ford Trail Smoke Eaters Hockey December 13: Salmon Arm 4 Trail 1

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AM Ford Trail Smoke Eaters Hockey December 13: Westside 5 Trail 4

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KIJHL President Bill Ohlhausen

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Dec 16 Smokies Alumni Update

I'm going to try and keep a running list of where to get statistical updates on former Smoke Eaters that are playing hockey around the globe this season. This is an incomplete list and I'll be updating it as often as I can. If you have a link to a player I have not been able to find please pass it along at shawnsamsmullin@hotmail.com

After a couple of weeks off I have a lot to report.  First news that Devan Hartigan earned the rookie of the week nod for the Central Collegiate Hockey Association on December 8th.  I didn't even know he was playing until a couple of guys on the bus told me.  A former Smoke Eater, Spruce King and Beaver Valley Nitehawk, Hartigan earned a spot on Northern Michigan as a walk on.  Congratulations Devan!  

Congrats are also in order for Cam Brodie who got named to the Coastal Conference All-Star Team.  Brodie's excellence in all aspects of the game have finally been rewarded.  This past month he and Dylan Herold were joined by another former Smoke Eater when Nathan Westover got traded back to the BCHL to Burnaby.  Lots of guys for Smokies fans to cheer for on the Express.  They weren't the only former Smoke Eaters on the move.  Brett Corcoran got traded from Cowichan Valley to Surrey and Brad Davis returned to the league with Langley.

Speaking of All-Stars, Miles Houston and Brock Monroe were awarded for their outstanding play with spots in the KIJHL All-Star game.  Congrats to both guys for leading Nelson to the best record in the league so far this season.

• F Shawn Horcoff - NHL - Edmonton Oilers (29GP: 8G, 14A) (Legends of Hockey Profile)
• D Brett Skinner - AHL - Bridgeport Sound Tigers (16GP: 0G, 9A) (AHL Profile) *played 11 games with the New York Islanders*
• D Steve McCarthy - KHL - Ufa Salavat Yulayev (16GP: 0G, 0A) (Russian Link)
• G Wade Dubielewicz - KHL - Kazan Ak-Bars (22GP: 11-8-3, 2.81GAA, 0.889%) (Russian Link)
• F Lucas Burnett - EIHL - Manchester Phoenix (18GP: 4G, 10A) (EIHL Profile)
• D Travis Gawryletz - ECHL - Elmira Jackals (24GP: 1G, 7A) (ECHL Profile)
• F Mick Lawrence - ECHL - Las Vegas Wranglers (5GP: 2G, 1A) (ECHL Profile)
• D Justin Coutu - ECHL - Mississippi Sea Wolves (17GP: 0G, 4A) (ECHL Profile)
• F Chris Shudo - CHL - Wichita Thunder (14GP: 5G, 2A) (CHL Profile)
• G Grant Rollheiser - NCAA - Boston University (6GP: 3-3, 2.52GAA, 0.885%)
• G Devan Hartigan - NCAA - Northern Michigan Wildcats (7GP: 2-3-2, 2.41GAA, 0.904%)
• F David Arduin - NCAA - Qunnipiac Bobcats (5GP: 1G, 0A)
• D Scott Warner - NCAA - Army Black Knights (14GP: 3G, 2A)
• D Pat Copeland - NCAA - Army Black Knights (3GP: 0G, 0A)
• F Kevin Limbert - NCAA - Yale Bulldogs (10GP: 1G, 2A)
• F Matt Turner - NCAA - U Conn Huskies (3GP: 0G, 0A)
• F Jesse Newman - NCAA - R.I.T. Tigers (17GP: 6G, 8A)
• F Justin St. Louis - NCAA - Michigan Tech (10GP: 0G, 0A)
• F Daniel Quilico - NCAA - Colorado College (3GP: 0G, 0A)
• D Jordan Collins - NCAA - Western Michigan University (16GP: 0G, 2A)
• F Jason Shaffer - NCAA - Union College (6GP: 0G, 1A)
• F Stefan Decosse - NCAA - Geneseo Knights (13GP: 2G, 3A)
• F Casey Shade - NCAA - Wentworth Leopards (9GP: 1G, 8A)
• G Cole Anderson - NCAA - Amherst College (3GP: 0-2-1, 0.98GAA, 0.963% )
• F Joel Barrett - ACAC - SAIT Trojans (12GP: 8G, 3A)
• F Brad Davis - BCHL - Langley Chiefs (19GP: 0G, 4A)
• F Brett Corcoran - BCHL - Surrey Eagles (29GP: 14G, 11A)
• D Jimmy Geerin - BCHL - Cowichan Valley Capitals (17GP: 4G, 7A)
• D Cameron Brodie - BCHL - Burnaby Express (37GP: 5G, 10A)
• F Dylan Herold - BCHL - Burnaby Express (37GP: 4G, 10A)
• D Nathan Westover - BCHL - Burnaby Express (33GP: 3G, 10A)
• F Brian Kang - BCHL - Alberni Valley Bulldogs (35GP: 3G, 10A)
• F Chris Santiago - BCHL - Surrey Eagles (25GP: 8G, 18A)
• D Skyler Smutek - AJHL - Drayton Valley Thunder (14GP: 3G, 4A)
• F Lucas Bloodoff - WHL - Kelowna Rockets (32GP: 9G, 9A)
• F Steve Ourosov - WHL - Red Deer Rebels (16GP: 3G, 0A)
• F Logan Proulx - WHL - Edmonton Oil Kings (28GP: 3G, 3A)
• D Ryan Hill - USHL - Waterloo (17GP: 0G, 1A)
• D Braden Kinnebrew - NAHL - Alaska Avalanche (20GP: 3G, 3A)
• F Scott Jago - KIJHL - Nelson Leafs (25GP: 12G, 13A)
• F Miles Houston - KIJHL - Nelson Leafs (34GP: 22G, 36A)
• F Brock Monroe - KIJHL - Nelson Leafs (32GP: 20G, 27A)
• F James Kellington - VIJHL - Peninsula Panthers (15GP: 8G, 8A)

Game Day Audio from Westside

Jim Ingram is not a happy coach after the last couple of games. Tune in at 2:15 on Mountain FM and in the BCHL Fanzone to see if the Smokies can get back on track after a three game losing streak this week. Here's today's game day audio for those of you who can't listen to our radio broadcast.

Mota Auto Repair Behind the Bench with Smokies Coach Jim Ingram

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RDKB Visitor's Viewpoint with Warriors Assistant Coach Misko Antisin

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Re-Max All Pro Realty First Intermission with Warriors broadcaster Kevin Parnell

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Game Day Audio from Vernon

Here's my interviews for the Vipers/Smokies game today for those who don't get Mountain FM. One quick game note, Nick Sandor is back from injury while Jadon Porterfield is taking the night off to rest up a minor bump. Game time 7 o'clock on Mountain FM and in the BCHL Fanzone for AM Ford Trail Smoke Eaters Hockey!

Mota Auto Repair Behind the Bench with Smokies Coach Jim Ingram

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RDKB Visitor's Viewpoint with Vipers Coach Mark Ferner

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Re-Max All Pro Realty First Intermission with Vipers Forward Connor Jones

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December 6th Trail 3 Penticton 2 (OT) Video Highlights

Another absurdly dramatic game in Trail between the Smokies and the Vees. All four ended with Trail overtime wins. Brandon Clark scored the winner the first two times. Travis St. Denis took care of the next two. This game was a beauty.

Tonight in Vernon it's the Smokies and the Vipers. Tune in to Mountain FM for the broadcast of AM Ford Trail Smoke Eaters Hockey!

Smokies Overtime Audio

After a great weekend and riding a four game winning streak, the Trail Smoke Eaters are in Vernon Tuesday night. You can hear the game on Mountain FM with AM Ford Trail Smoke Eaters Hockey. Live on the radio and in the BCHL Fanzone for those who don't live in our broadcast region.

Here's what you've missed if you haven't been listening to Mountain FM's Overtime lately. First we have post-game audio from the 3-2 win over Penticton, followed by talk from Trail's All-Stars, followed by the Smokies President on the Coach's extension and finally an interview I did last week with the voice of the Vees. To get this audio first listen to Overtime from 6pm to 9pm weeknights on Mountain FM.

Travis St. Denis

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Paul Barclay

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Graeme Strukoff

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Sean Nugent

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Coach Jim Ingram

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All Star J.F. Boisvert

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All Star Chad Gehon

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Smokies President Tom Gawryletz on Ingram's Extension

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Penticton Vees Broadcaster Ryan Pinder (Before the Weekend)

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