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Rockies centre Mike Dyck waits for the pass on Saturday night during Columbia Valley's game against Kimberley at the Eddie

Rockies face setbacks in the new year

Despite turning over the calendar into a new year, the Columbia Valley Rockies continue to struggle with consecutive losses last week.

Rockies centre Mike Dyck waits for the pass on Saturday night during Columbia Valley's game against Kimberley at the Eddie

Rockies break nine-game skid with win over Golden

Columbia Valley finally gains some purchase with victory over bottom dwelling Rockets

Captain Peter Matthews said he's happy to be selected as the captain of the Rockies in his final season.

Matthews named as Rockies’ team captain

More than half way through the season, the Rockies have named their captain, selecting defenceman Peter Matthews.

Captain Peter Matthews said he's happy to be selected as the captain of the Rockies in his final season.
The Rockies fought hard in their own zone at times during Tuesday night's 9-2 loss to Creston

Rockies romped by division’s top team at home

The Columbia Valley Rockies losing streak extended to nine games after a devastating loss to Creston, 9-2.

The Rockies fought hard in their own zone at times during Tuesday night's 9-2 loss to Creston
Champions of the past for the annual East Kootenay Senior's Open which will be held on June 11-12 at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort next year.

Annual East Kootenay Senior’s Open returns to Fairmont

The Annual East Kootenay Senior's Open will be making its return to Fairmont Hot Springs resort from June 11-12 next summer.

Champions of the past for the annual East Kootenay Senior's Open which will be held on June 11-12 at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort next year.
Connor McKay in net against Nelson when the Rockies won 7-4 on November 19th.

Rockies losing on more than just the ice

The Rockies extended their losing streak to six games with two losses last weekend but also lost goaltender Connor McKay.

Connor McKay in net against Nelson when the Rockies won 7-4 on November 19th.
The Rockies picked up the pace against Kimberley in last week's game

Rockies losing streak extends to four games

The Columbia Valley Rockies have now dropped four in a row after falling to the Kimberley Dynamiters 4-2 last week.

The Rockies picked up the pace against Kimberley in last week's game
Team Canada celebrates a goal during the gold medal game of the 2006 World Junior Hockey Championships in Vancouver. Canada defeated Russia 5-0. Vancouver will again host the World Junior Hockey Championship in 2019.

World Junior Hockey coming to B.C.

International U20 championship to be co-hosted by Vancouver, Victoria

Team Canada celebrates a goal during the gold medal game of the 2006 World Junior Hockey Championships in Vancouver. Canada defeated Russia 5-0. Vancouver will again host the World Junior Hockey Championship in 2019.
Rockies players fought hard but came up short in their game against the Beaver Valley Nitehawks Saturday night.

Rockies succumb to three-game losing streak

The Columbia Valley Rockies are trying to overcome a three-game losing streak this week facing the Kimberley Dynamiters.

Rockies players fought hard but came up short in their game against the Beaver Valley Nitehawks Saturday night.
Rockies' players look on as the Beaver Valley Nitehawks celebrate one of their trio of goals on Saturday night. Columbia Valley

Mid-season Rockies report: clinging to a final playoff spot

At the mid-point of the season, the Columbia Valley Rockies are desperately in search of their identity.

Rockies' players look on as the Beaver Valley Nitehawks celebrate one of their trio of goals on Saturday night. Columbia Valley

Rockies split weekend games at home

Every coin has two sides and the Columbia Valley Rockies are ensuring the KIJHL sees both sides of theirs this 2016-17 season

Across the pond and onto the ice: the story of Will Reynish

A birthplace of Doncaster, United Kingdo makes Reynish a truly unique player on this year’s Columbia Valley Rockies.

Hometown hockey: familiar faces on the Rockies roster

Rockies lineup this year features four local players

The DTSS Lakers girls' volleyball team showed grit and determination during a home tournament earlier this year.

DTSS plays well in home volleyball tournament

The DTSS senior volleyball tournament showcased some exceptional talent from both the boys and girls host Lakers' teams.

The DTSS Lakers girls' volleyball team showed grit and determination during a home tournament earlier this year.
Columbia Valley hockey star Kiana Strand has been named captain of the University of Prince Edward Island Panthers this season.

Different homes, same game: the travels of Kiana Strand

From Invermere to Saskatchewan to PEI, Kiana Strand has taken her talents on the ice, nation-wide.

Columbia Valley hockey star Kiana Strand has been named captain of the University of Prince Edward Island Panthers this season.
The DTSS Lakers girls' volleyball team showed grit and determination during a home tournament earlier this year.

Rockies claim silent victory despite loss to Fernie

The Rockies lost their only game of the week in a close fought game against the Fernie Ghostriders.

The DTSS Lakers girls' volleyball team showed grit and determination during a home tournament earlier this year.
The Rockies have added three new players on defence

Rockies make much-needed upgrades on defensive end

After starting out with one of the worst goals against averages of the season, the Rockies have added three defenceman to their roster.

The Rockies have added three new players on defence
A Castlegar Rebel squeezes by Rockies' defenceman Peter Matthews

One step forward, two steps back for Rockies in loss at home

Just when it looked like the Rockies were turning a corner, they dropped two of three games last week.

A Castlegar Rebel squeezes by Rockies' defenceman Peter Matthews
Rockies players crowd the Kimberley Dynamiters' net at the Eddie on Saturday night.

Rockies finding their stride in weekend split

The Columbia Valley Rockies are finally finding their stride, splitting last weekend's games against Fernie and Kimberley.

Rockies players crowd the Kimberley Dynamiters' net at the Eddie on Saturday night.
Goaltender Connor McKay fends off the Fernie Ghostriders attack at the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena on Saturday

Rockies continue to search for inner identity

The Columbia Valley Rockies dropped both of their games last weekend against Fernie and Creston.

Goaltender Connor McKay fends off the Fernie Ghostriders attack at the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena on Saturday