Smithers Steelheads

Smithers Steelheads not playing again

Smithers Steelheads not playing again

The Smithers CIHL team will not be participating for a second year in a row with a lack of players.

 

The last Steelheads captain, Ian Smith holds the championship trophy in 2016 along with Brendan DeVries (left) and Randall Groot (right). Xuyun Zeng photo

Ripple effect of losing the Smithers Steelheads

Town of Smithers and Smithers Minor Hockey will feel the loss of the Steelheads.

 

CIHL playoff MVP Brendan DeVries (left) with former captain Ian Smith holding the 2016 championship trophy, and last season’s captain Randall Groot. Xuyun Zeng photo

No Smithers Steelheads this season

A desperate plea for players didn’t garner enough interest.

 

CIHL 2016 playoff MVP Brendan DeVries (left) with then-captain Ian Smith holding the championship trophy, and last season’s captain Randall Groot. Xuyun Zeng photo

CIHL prepares to shrink next season

If the Smithers Steelheads are on the bench next year, only five hockey teams are left in the CIHL.

CIHL 2016 playoff MVP Brendan DeVries (left) with then-captain Ian Smith holding the championship trophy, and last season’s captain Randall Groot. Xuyun Zeng photo
The Steelheads are unlikely to be on the ice next fall unless the ongoing search produces more players in a hurry. (Contributed photo)

Steelheads likely to sit out next season

Unless there’s some kind of miracle, the Smithers Steelheads will remain on the bench for next season

The Steelheads are unlikely to be on the ice next fall unless the ongoing search produces more players in a hurry. (Contributed photo)
Smithers Steelheads need more players to save season

Smithers Steelheads need more players to save season

Without more players signing on in the next couple weeks, the Steelheads season could be cancelled.

  • May 24, 2017
Smithers Steelheads need more players to save season