Photo Credit: Mariah Howes Trail, British Columbia (March 27, 2025) – The Trail Smoke Eaters organization is proud to announce the that the team has reached a contract extension with current General Manager & Head Coach Tim Fragle, on a multi-year extension through to the end of the 2027 BCHL season. Fragle is in his […]

Pictured left to right: Councillor Terry Martin, Councillor Paul Butler, Councillor Thea Hanson, MFF Director Madelyn Murphy, Mayor Colleen Jones, MFF Founder/Board Member Rich Murphy, Councillor Bev Benson, Councillor Doug Wilson, Councillor Nick Cashol Trail, British Columbia (September 24, 2024) – In a significant boost to the community, City of Trail Council has accepted a […]

The BCHL held its 2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM) May 29 and 30 in Richmond, B.C. with several noteworthy items coming out of it. Chair of the BCHL Board of Governors After six years as the Chair for the BCHL Board of Governors, Penticton Vees owner Graham Fraser has stepped down from his position and […]

For Immediate Release Trail, British Columbia (August 30th, 2022) – The Trail Smoke Eaters are excited to announce the contract extension of current General Manager & Head Coach Tim Fragle, on a multi-year extension through to the 2025 BCHL season! Fragle, who is about to begin his third season behind the Smoke Eaters bench, is […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tambellini Moves on to Tampa Bay Lightning Trail, British Columbia (April 15th, 2020) – Jeff Tambellini, 36, moves on to the NHL’s Tampa Bay Lightning as NCAA Free Agent Recruiter and Pro Scout. Tambellini who came to Trail two summers ago, made his second season one to remember for the fans, community and […]