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A Rockies player waits beside the Spokane Braves net in Columbia Valley's first game of the season against Spokane on September 24th. The Rockies lost 4-3 in overtime on September 30th.

Rockies lose two on season’s first road trip

The Columbia Valley Rockies lost two games last weekend on their first road trip of the season.

A Rockies player waits beside the Spokane Braves net in Columbia Valley's first game of the season against Spokane on September 24th. The Rockies lost 4-3 in overtime on September 30th.
Former Rockies player Doan Smith is heading back to Sweden for another shot at professional hockey there.

Back to the future in Sweden for former Rockies’ Doan Smith

21-year-old Doan Smith is making his way back to Sweden for his second season in the Swedish Hockey League.

Former Rockies player Doan Smith is heading back to Sweden for another shot at professional hockey there.
Rockies players (left to right) Riley Knott

The off-ice life of a Rockies player

You've seen the Rockies on the ice, but how different are their lives off the ice?

Rockies players (left to right) Riley Knott
The Rockies controlled the bulk of the play in last weekend's game against the Spokane Braves

Rockies lose heart breaker to Spokane at home

Despite outplaying the visiting Spokane Braves, the Rockies recorded their fourth loss of the season 6-5 last Saturday night.

The Rockies controlled the bulk of the play in last weekend's game against the Spokane Braves
Rockies' goaltender Will McCreight protects the net against a Border Bruins player.

Rockies looking to rebound after two consecutive losses

After splitting the opening weekend of their season, the Rockies suffered a set back dropping both games on the weekend and fell to 1-3.

Rockies' goaltender Will McCreight protects the net against a Border Bruins player.
Former Rockies player Ryan Lawson is continuing his hockey journey playing in the Swedish Hockey League this season with teammates Damon Raven and Doan Smith.

From being cut to Sweden: Ryan Lawson’s story

Former Rockies player Ryan Lawson will be continuing his hockey career in the Swedish Hockey League this season.

Former Rockies player Ryan Lawson is continuing his hockey journey playing in the Swedish Hockey League this season with teammates Damon Raven and Doan Smith.
The Columbia Valley Rockies split their home opening series after losing their first game to Creston 1-0 on Friday night.

Rockies split home-opening weekend

The Columbia Valley Rockies started the season by splitting their home-opening series with a loss to Creston and win over Fernie.

The Columbia Valley Rockies split their home opening series after losing their first game to Creston 1-0 on Friday night.
Damon Raven (#17) in a Rockies home game against the Golden Rockets in September 2015.

Former Rockies player Raven heading to Europe

21-year-old Damon Raven and former Rockies forward is making his way to Europe to continue his hockey career.

Damon Raven (#17) in a Rockies home game against the Golden Rockets in September 2015.

Rockies selecting their way to a final roster

The Columbia Valley Rockies of the KIJHL are making their final cuts ahead of the season opener Friday night versus Creston.

Local BC Summer Games athlete qualifies for five events

For Jonathan Postlethwaite competing in track and field meant choosing three out of five events he qualified to compete in

GAMES ROUNDUP: Triathlon drama, soccer action Friday

GAMES ROUNDUP: Triathlon drama, soccer action Friday

Soccer foes faced off and triathletes endured to claim gold at the BC Summer Games in Abbotsford

GAMES ROUNDUP: Triathlon drama, soccer action Friday
Thousands of participants are set to descend on Abbotsford for the 2016 BC Summer Games next month.

Thousands ready for 2016 BC Summer Games

Less than one month until Abbotsford hosts the best young BC athletes

Thousands of participants are set to descend on Abbotsford for the 2016 BC Summer Games next month.
Old Coach Trail sign

Uncertainty around Deja View bike trail continues

Village of Radium awaits approval from ministry for sanctioned bike trails.

Old Coach Trail sign

DTSS sports teams cap off successful year

This season has been exceptionally good for many of the teams and athletes competing for DTSS.

Michael Lopez from the Quality Hotel (left) and Steve Carlton from the BC Games display the event's official flag during its unveiling at the hotel on Thursday.

(With video) BC Games flag flies in Abbotsford

Flag officially revealed to mark 50-day countdown for 2016 Abbotsford BC Summer Games

Michael Lopez from the Quality Hotel (left) and Steve Carlton from the BC Games display the event's official flag during its unveiling at the hotel on Thursday.

Columbia Valley Rockies Nick Hoobonoff commits to Nipawin Hawks

Columbia Valley Rockies forward Nick Hoobonoff commits to the Nipawin Hawks of the SJHL.

Rockies goalie relishes U15 tryout

Goalie Blake Simpson slid into the limelight at the under 15 (U15) tryouts for Team BC

Sumas First Nation Chief Dalton Silver

Games torch now burns in Abbotsford

Torchlighting ceremony marks 100 days till BC Summer Games come to town

Sumas First Nation Chief Dalton Silver

Bantam Rockies place fifth

The Bantam Rockies won 7-3 against Taylor during the semi-final game on Thursday, March 17th.

Midget Rockies slide into second

The quest for a provincial title came to an abrupt end when the Midget Rockies returned to the Columbia Valley.