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The Trail Smoke Eaters next five games could be the most pivotal in its efforts to make the playoffs this season.

The Nitehawks soared back from a Friday night loss with convincing wins over Kimberley and Revelstoke on Saturday and Sunday.

It’s fair to say the NHL lockout feels like a disaster to many.

The NHL Players Association and the NHL came to an agreement Sunday that ended the lockout and will see a 48 or 50 game season.

Trail was in both games against Surrey and Merritt on the weekend until third-period collapses left them holding the short end of the stick.

Vancouver North West Giants won the Mac’s Midget AAA Hockey Tournament in Calgary on Tuesday.

Two Kootenay Midget Ice forwards were invited to skate in the BC Major Midget all-star showcase this month in Langley.

The Beaver Valley Nitehawks ended 2012 on a high note.

In a battle of the top teams in Kootenay Savings Super League action, 5N plus locked down first place over the Ferguson rink.

The Trail Smoke Eaters ended 2012 on a positive note with a 4-2 win over Merritt Centennials.