Another close encounter between the Cranbrook Bucks and Wenatchee Wild came down to the wire Friday night with the Wild coming out as 3-2 winners by way of shootout. Back and forth action through the first period kept both goalies busy, but neither side was able to find the net until the dying seconds. The […]
The Cranbrook Bucks have taken a decisive win in the BCHL’s 2022-23 Kootenay Rivalry after sweeping their season series with the Trail Smoke Eaters following Saturday’s 4-3 victory. The Bucks got off to a strong start, with goals from Rhys Bentham and Cam Kungle within the first five-minutes of the first period to jump out […]
The 2022-23 edition of the BCHL Kootenay rivalry continues to favour the east side of the Kootenay Pass. The Cranbrook Bucks record versus the Trail Smoke Eaters through the regular season stands at 6-0 following Friday’s 3-2 triumph at the historic Cominco Arena. A hungry Trail squad broke the scoring early, a Jordan Hendry goal […]
Another win Saturday night goes a long way to helping the Cranbrook Bucks solidify their grasp on the second seed in the Interior Conference standings as the playoffs veer on the horizon. The Bucks were strong in fending off a hungry Vernon Vipers team for a 4-2 win Saturday in front of more than 2,700 […]
The Cranbrook Bucks are back in the win column after hanging on to outlast the Prince George Spruce Kings 4-3 Friday night. The Bucks looked like they had the game well in hand after a strong first period. After building a hefty edge in shots on goal, the Bucks began reaping rewards in the dying […]
Bucks longtime goaltender Nathan Airey has committed to the University of Minnesota. The hockey team representing the University is known as the Minnesota Golden Gophers. Airey has been with the team since the Pod season in 2020-21. In his BCHL career so far, the goaltender from Abbotsford has played 76 games, with a 36-29 record, […]
The Cranbrook Bucks went the distance with the Penticton Vees Saturday in a 2-1 shootout loss. First period action was a stalemate, both goalies were on their games. The Bucks had the shots edge at 10-5 through the opening frame, and the two teams brought a 0-0 tie into the second period. The Bucks were […]
The Cranbrook Bucks gritted out an important win Friday night as the playoff picture in the Interior Conference continues to clear up. The Bucks were able to outlast the West Kelowna Warriors for a 3-1 win in their return to action from the all star break, it was Cranbrook’s third win in as many […]
The Cranbrook Bucks are excited to partner with the new Kootenay Hockey Academy coming to Cranbrook, BC Fall 2023. “We look forward to working with this non-profit organization on providing young athletes with a great place to play right here in the Kootenays,” said Bucks President Nathan Lieuwen. For more information about the hockey academy […]
