Mike Legace, from Quebec City, joined the club at a later date. Mar 12 5-1 (1:0, 2:0, 2:1) Soviet Union @ Genf (WCh) The Trail Smoke Eaters final roster will be set by game time on Friday. The historic Trail Smoke Eaters, known worldwide, have left a lasting impression on the amateur senior hockey world. National team. Team Roster coach in Bobby Kromm, and a crew of determined hockey players who never game It was on to Finland for one game, with the Smoke Eaters winning 10-5 over recent reinstated pro from Swift Current. 12, with the Russians rated strong favourites to win. defeat the Russians. was the hottest player in the Okanagan League. The Smoke Eaters won their first Allan Cup in 1938; they won the 1939 World Ice Hockey Championships and the 1961 World Ice Hockey Championships; and they won another Allan Cup in 1962. From: The WIHL League News January 5, 1973 previous overseas experience in the English League. They won 32 games while losing four; with Nelson giving them the most Rusnell, Ad Tambellini, Walt Peacosh, Cal Hockley (team captain), Gerry Canada's Trail Smoke Eaters were making a stand as amateur Hockey players against a Soviet system that was decidedly professional - army men recruited from all of its republics against Canadian farm boys, factory workers and firemen. They are recognized as being one of the best senior hockey teams in Canadian history. Jackie McLeod was the Smoke Eaters' leading point getter in the series, with 12 points, followed closely by Harold Jones with 11, and Dave Rusnell with ten. Mayor Les Read, in welcoming home the players, said it was a wonderful day for Trail, and all of Canada. The game was such a close checking contest, that Seth Martin was called on to make only twelve saves, and Tchinov in the Russian net, nine. for Trail, and all of Canada. reports. Over 5,000 people greeted the team at the Castlegar Airport, and an estimated crowd of 20,000 fans jammed the streets of Trail to serenade the team. Finals The World Championship finals were played in Switzerland, from March 2 to 12, with the Russians rated strong favourites to win. 1939-40 Trail Smoke Eaters In 1939-40, the Smokies won 23 of 27 games to win the league championship. One thing the Maroons forgot was that Trail had a firey coach in Bobby Kromm, and a crew of determined hockey players who never game up. 1960-1961: 1: R: 1930-04-30: Regina, SASK: Major League: Pat McMahon: 48: 14: 19: 33: 69: … Canada scored a total of 45 goals and allowed eleven, with the Czechs picking up 33 goals and had nine scored against them. manager, and James Cameron was President of the club. One unique note of the finals was that Walt Peacosh was Trail's bad boy in the penalty parade with sixteen minutes, followed by … An amateur team with a roster stacked with several British Columbians, while representing Canada the Smoke Eaters defeated the very best teams international hockey had to offer in tough, aggressive … The 1961 World Hockey Championship in Geneva, Switzerland, would come to be a touchstone of Canadian Hockey. Claude Cyr, a 21 year old goaltender from the Montreal Royals, was selected as back up to regular goalie Seth Martin. Canada had their hands full in defeating East Germany 5-2, with all the scoring coming in the final period. Trail got revenge by knocking over the Swedes 4-1 before 13,000 sad Seth Martin was picked the outstanding netminder in the tournament. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. Mar 15 8-3 (2:0, 4:2, 2:1) United States @ Paris — Trail Smoke Eaters (@BCHLSmokeEaters) September 1, 2019. Next, they trounced The game ended in a 1-1 tie, with the Czechs Coach - Bobby Kromm (player-coach) Students in Trail staged blitz campaigns for funds: businesses were persuaded to pay full salaries to the players' families while the team was away. Trail met Sweden in their opening game and won easily, by a 6-1 score. The World Championship finals were played in Switzerland, from March 2 to was away. The first game finished in a 3-3 deadlock, with the Russians taking the second fixture 3-2--but only to have Trail come fighting back to conquer the third game, 4-1. McLeod was the Smoke Eaters' leading point getter in the series, with 12 Canada's Trail Smoke Eaters were making a stand as amateur Hockey players against a Soviet system that was decidedly professional - army men recruited from all of its republics against Canadian farm boys, factory workers and firemen. going ahead in the first period. Penner and Mike Lagace. goals, with singletons going to Harry Smith, Harold Jones and Norm Lenardon. Trail come fighting back to conquer the third game, 4-1. Feb 5 3-1 (2:1, 0:0, 1:0) Sweden National B @ Leksand #WeAreSmokeEaterswww.trailsmokeeaters.com | Mixlr is a simple way to share live audio online. Harry Smith, Don Fletcher, Darryl Sly, George Ferguson, Ed Cristofoli, The CAHA ordered the Smoke Eaters to strengthen their roster with five players--and Kromm went out and picked up five of the best players in Canada. The first game finished in a 3-3 The Smoke Eaters played only two exhibition games out of the province, before flying out of Montreal on January 31. the penalty parade with sixteen minutes, followed by Don Fletcher, with nine Smoke Eaters in the 1960's. We are looking for rosters of teams from the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, and 90’s. services of playing-coach Bobby Kromm, who suffered a broken nose. Footage features goals scored during the final game, where the 1961 Trail Smoke Eaters defeated the USSR National team 5-1 to win Trail's second world amateur hockey title. Trail raised over $14,000 of the amount, with many other Kootenay cities kicking in--especially the City of Nelson--and the Maple Leafs were having their own money problems that year. The official Facebook page of the Trail Smoke Eaters Junior-A Hockey Club. Trail Smoke Eaters - World Ice Hockey Champions 1961. The Trail Smoke Eaters … The Maroons upon their return to Canada made the statement that the Smoke Eaters would have to be fifty percent stronger than the previous year, to defeat the Russians. Top Shape Kromm, who emphasised conditioning, had his team in excellent shape, playing a total of 36 ames in British Columbia, before starting their long journey. The Smokies managed to win three out of their four games in Sweden. Landed In Norway Smoke Eaters in the 1940's . Feb 14 4-1 Soviet Juniors @ Moscow C $25.19. Both Jr B and Sr teams. Over 5,000 people greeted the team at the Castlegar Airport, and the trip. points, followed closely by Harold Jones with 11, and Dave Rusnell with ten. Next, they trounced the Yorkton Terriers 14-1, with 2,125 fans giving the smooth skating Trail team a rousing send off. How true this They won 32 games while losing four; with Nelson giving them the most trouble. coach Chernyshev later said Trail was a great team, and their win was Mar 4 9-1 (1:1, 3:0, 5:0) West Germany @ Lausanne (WCh) in 1955. Jackie McLeod, Hughie "Pinoke" McIntyre, Harold Jones, Norm Lenardon, Dave total of 15 games, lost two, and tied one--and outscored their opposition List of members of the Hockey Hall of Fame, Czech Republic men's national ice hockey team, https://icehockey.fandom.com/wiki/1960-61_Trail_Smoke_Eaters?oldid=571059. The Smoke Eaters The Smoke Eaters moved on to Stockholm, Sweden and lost a 4-0 verdict to the Swedish National team. Russian coach Chernyshev later said Trail was a great team, and their win was absolutely deserved. Trail Smoke Eaters 1961 World Hockey Champion HARRY SMITH Orig Autograph 1960s. Mar 11 12-1 (7:1, 1:0, 4:0) Finland @ Lausanne (WCh) Top Rated Seller Top Rated Seller. goaltender from the Montreal Royals, was selected as back up to regular To strengthen his Allan Cup squad Kromm sought the services of Gary Collins, a 27-year … Dynamiter star Bill Steenson a stand out for Moose Jaw. Feb 22 11-3 (3:1, 4:0, 4:2) Czechoslovakia B Team @ Kolin named the Trail Smoke Eaters to represent Canada at the World Hockey Students in Trail staged blitz campaigns for funds: businesses Let’s take a look at what the 2019-20 BCHL schedule makers have in store for the Trail Smoke Eaters for the upcoming season. The team won the provincial championship again (Savage Cup) in 1940-41. out their exhibition swing with easy wins in Germany and Italy. The 1961 World Hockey Championship in Geneva, Switzerland, would come to be a touchstone of Canadian … biggest upset of the finals, and it set the scene for the important game The Smoke Eaters were the runners-up to the champion Chatham Maroons for the Allan Cup in 1959-60. Trainer - Joe Garay Playoffs. out to be a disastrous trip for the Maroons, who won one one game and tied Feb 20 5-2 (0:1, 2:0, 3:1) Czechoslovakia All Stars @ Prague Canada (Trail Smoke Eaters) vs. USSR. The game was such a close checking contest, that Seth Martin was called on Trail then made short order of Finland 12-1, and now faced Russia in their final game. Trail City Archives Collection Highlights of 1961 Final Championship Game Shows game-winning goal Team practice at Cominco Arena, 1961 Bobby Kromm and Seth Martin Film courtesy of CBC The Smoke Eaters went on to win the title and were inducted into the BC Sports Hall of Fame in 1976. Jackie Trail in five games, but turned down the offer to participate in the World League Search Page -> WIHL -> 1961-62 -> Trail Smoke Eaters -> Roster & Statistics. The Trail Smoke Eaters are a Junior-A hockey club in the BCHL. PAUL GRESCOE. The Smoke Eaters realised the sum of $2,850 for players--and Kromm went out and picked up five of the best players in having their own money problems that year. After several decades there remains a certain reverence associated with the 1961 Trail Smoke Eaters. Trail Smoke Eaters, Trail, British Columbia. Landed In Norway The Smoke Eaters landed at Oslo, Norway, and opened an 18 game exhibition tour, with a 8-3 victory over the Norwegian National team--but lost the services of playing-coach Bobby Kromm, who suffered a broken nose. Mar 5 7-4 (4:2, 2:0, 1:2) United States @ Genf (Wch) for their smooth passing and end-to-end rushes. Jackie McLeod was the Smoke Eaters' leading point getter in the series, with 12 points, followed closely by Harold Jones with 11, and Dave Rusnell with ten. Eaters would have to be fifty percent stronger than the previous year, to It turned out to be a disastrous trip for the Maroons, who won one one game and tied one, while losing five in their seven game series behind the Iron Curtain. Browse 1961 trail smoke eaters pictures, photos, images, GIFs, and videos on Photobucket the Yorkton Terriers 14-1, with 2,125 fans giving the smooth skating Trail Feb 16 6-3 (4:3, 2:0, 0:0) Brno Red Star @ Brno Trail got revenge by knocking over the Swedes 4-1 before 13,000 sad fans. Volume I, Seventh Edition. Kromm said, "We will show the fans that a true amateur club can win, and we don't need to be paid high wages to do so.". Jim Bailey; Sep. 4, 2019 12:00 a.m. Claude Cyr, a 21 year old Mike Legace, from Quebec City, joined the club at a The Smoke Eaters defeated the Moose Jaw Pla-Mors 4-1, before 3,300 fans--with future Dynamiter star Bill Steenson a stand out for Moose Jaw. deadlock, with the Russians taking the second fixture 3-2--but only to have for Canada. Feb 19 5-3 (2:0, 1:1, 2:2) Czechoslovakia B @ Kladno fans. Seth Martin was picked the outstanding netminder in the tournament. Kromm didn't press the panic button, despite the poor press scored a total of 45 goals and allowed eleven, with the Czechs picking up 33 Feb 8 10-5 (1:1, 1:1, 8:3) Finland @ Tampere We are in the process... of establishing a Trail Smoke Eater Alumni Association. Top Shape up. It turned This team represented Canada at the 1961 World Championship. The Trail Smoke Eaters were formed in 1926 and called the Trail Senior Hockey Club. There's the saying, "If you want the best, send the west." Jackie McLeod paced the club with two Trail Smoke Eaters - Not Active (Canada) - hockey team page with roster, stats, transactions at Eliteprospects.com There have been other Olympics and other world championships, but the Smokies are an enduring icon. an estimated crowd of 20,000 fans jammed the streets of Trail to serenade The Trail Smoke Eaters (previously named as the Trail Hockey Club) were a senior level men's ice hockey team from Trail, British Columbia that played from 1926 to 1987. Head Coach: Bobby Kromm (34-4-0-0) View photo gallery [13 photos of 13 players] Regular Season. a total of 36 ames in British Columbia, before starting their long journey. Trail Smoke Eaters; City: Trail, British Columbia, Canada: League: British Columbia Hockey … Feb 12 2-3 Moscow Dynamo @ Moscow The Smoke Eaters rounded How true this statement was back in 1960-61 when the Canadian Amateur Hockey Association named the Trail Smoke Eaters to represent Canada at the World Hockey Championship in Switzerland. or Best Offer +C $6.68 shipping. The Smoke Eaters invaded Moscow for a three game series that drew capcity Feb 2 0-4 (0:2, 0:0, 0:2) Sweden @ Stockholm The Smoke Eaters knew they had a big job facing them, for the last British Columbia team to win the World Championship was the fabulous Penticton V's in 1955. goalie Seth Martin. Steeped in hockey tradition, the iconic Trail Smoke Eaters are one of the most widely recognized hockey teams in the world. The experts were An amateur team with a roster stacked with several British Columbians, while representing Canada the Smoke Eaters … Darryl Sly from Galt's Terriers, The Trail Smoke Eaters are a premier Junior-A hockey club in the British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL). From Estonia +C $8.21 shipping. Seth Martin was a standout in the net for Canada, Championship, in favour of an earlier tour of Russia that year. the team. S p o n s o r e d. 1961 Photo Canada … Sourced from http://blogs.theprovince.com/. One thing the Maroons forgot was that Trail had a firey In the 1959-60 season the Smokies reached the Allan Cup finals again. The Smoke Eaters realised the sum of $2,850 for their two prairie encounters. tour, with a 8-3 victory over the Norwegian National team--but lost the Kromm didn't press the panic button, despite the poor press reports. 104 goals to 47. The experts were wrong, with Canada and the Czechs finishing in a tie for top honours, with each having a record of six wins and one tie--with Trail declared champions, having a better "goals for and goals against" record than the Czechs. absolutely deserved. Club President - James Cameron, From: The WIHL League News January 5, 1973 Volume I, Seventh Edition Ironically, Chatham's starting goaltender was a young Cesare Maniago, a native of Trail. Eftersom Sverige var tredje bästa europeiska nation – Kanada i form av det ruffiga amatörlaget Trail Smoke Eaters vann – blev det emellertid ett EM-brons. Rosters. The Czechs defeated Russia 6-4 in the biggest upset of the finals, and it set the scene for the important game between Canada and the Czechs. Mar 17 19-1 Canadian Army @ Soest. Alberni Valley Bulldogs; Chilliwack Chiefs; Coquitlam Express; Cowichan Valley Capitals; Cranbrook Bucks; Langley Rivermen; Merritt Centennials; Nanaimo Clippers; Penticton Vees; Powell River Kings; Prince George Spruce Kings; Salmon Arm Silverbacks; Surrey Eagles; Trail Smoke Eaters… Feb 11 3-3 (1:0, 1:2, 1:1) Moscow Selects @ Moscow There's the saying, "If you want the best, send the west." With this spirit apparent in the team's attitude, the entire City of Trail, and surrounding centres, pitched in to help raise the $23,000 needed to make the trip. Mar 7 5-2 (0:0, 0:0, 5:2) East Germany @ Lausanne (WCh) The 1961 world champions. They played out of the small mining town of Trail in southeastern British Columbia and were subsidised by the mining company to provide recreation and entertainment for the isolated community. Hugh "Pinoke" McIntyre played the hero role The Smoke Eaters landed at Oslo, Norway, and opened an 18 game exhibition Home Welcoming Never in the history of the Kootenays has such a crowd turned out to welcome home their heros, and the last team to ever win a World Amateur Championship for Canada. Next The Smoke Eaters were the runners-up to the Home Welcoming late in the second period. The Smoke Eaters knew they had a big job facing them, for the last British Canada trouble. Eaters moved on to Stockholm, Sweden and lost a 4-0 verdict to the Swedish Back, L-R: Jim Cameron (President), Ed Cristofoli, George Ferguson, Darryl Sly, Joe Garay (trainer), Ugo DeBiasio … Trail Smoke Eaters - World Ice Hockey Champions 1961. The Smokies managed to win three out of their four games in Sweden. Championship in Switzerland. win, and we don't need to be paid high wages to do so.". The Smoke Eaters played only two exhibition games out of the Top Rated Seller Top Rated Seller. Chatham won the cup with four wins and a tie. The 1961 Smoke Eaters--World Champions. each having a record of six wins and one tie--with Trail declared champions, His first move was to Penticton, where he hired Walt Peacosh--who Trail hosted the eastern finalists, Chatham Maroons, in the Cominco Arena. Photo credits: Jack Murray (Williams), Garrett James Photography (Terness) We keep it moving through the five pods with a deep dive on the Penticton Pod, featuring the Cranbrook Bucks, Penticton Vees and Trail Smoke Eaters. Mar 2 6-1 (3:1, 0:0, 3:0) Sweden @ Genf (WCh) statement was back in 1960-61 when the Canadian Amateur Hockey Association The Czechs defeated Russia 6-4 in the The Trail Smoke Eaters were one of the best known senior hockey teams in Canadian history. province, before flying out of Montreal on January 31. Jackie McLeod paced the club with two goals, with singletons going to Harry Smith, Harold Jones and Norm Lenardon. were persuaded to pay full salaries to the players' families while the team Chatham defeated Trail in five games, but turned down the offer to participate in the World Championship, in favour of an earlier tour of Russia that year. One unique note of the finals was that Walt Peacosh was Trail's bad boy in Coach Bobby Kromm had to go along without many of his 1961 stars, when Cal Hockley, Darryl Sly, Claude Cyr and Michel Legace passed up the overseas trip. Ice Hockey Wiki is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. Canada. Reaching out to Trail Smoke Eater alumni. the Finnish National team, before 12,000 fans, who cheered the Trail team Trail won a total of 15 games, lost two, and tied one--and outscored their opposition 104 goals to 47. Seth Martin was a standout in the net for Canada, with the Smoke Eaters playing short handed most of the game. Feb 18 7-6 (1:2, 4:3, 2:1) Czechoslovakia @ Prague The Smoke crowds of 17,000 for each contest. Shows game-winning goal; Team practice at Cominco Arena, 1961 one, while losing five in their seven game series behind the Iron Curtain. The Smoke Eaters were red hot in Czechoslovakia, winning all five of their games, before sellout crowds of over 16,000 fans. they defeated West Germany 9-1, and then took the American squad out, 7-4. and surrounding centres, pitched in to help raise the $23,000 needed to make Earlier in the season (actually in the summer--Charlie) the Trail won a The game ended in a 1-1 tie, with the Czechs going ahead in the first period. Feb 21 7-1 (0:0, 4:0, 3:1) Czechoslovakia Juniors @ Pelman (Plzen) C $50.49. Feb 3 4-1 (1:0, 3:1, 0:0) Sweden @ Stockholm The Maroons upon their return to Canada made the statement that the Smoke After several decades there remains a certain reverence associated with the 1961 Trail Smoke Eaters. between Canada and the Czechs. goals and had nine scored against them. Chatham defeated Members of the champions were: Seth Martin and Claude Cyr; Bobby Kromm, Trail met Sweden in their opening game and won easily, by a 6-1 score. final game. Awesome vintage photo of St. Louis Blue goalie Seth Martin, who backstopped the Smoke Eaters to the 1961 championship and was named top goalie at the 1964 Olympics in Innsbruck, Austria. With this spirit apparent in the team's attitude, the entire City of Trail, Mayor Les Read, in welcoming home the players, said it was a wonderful day It was on to Finland for one game, with the Smoke Eaters winning 10-5 over the Finnish National team, before 12,000 fans, who cheered the Trail team for their smooth passing and end-to-end rushes. Trail Smoke Eaters set to kick off 2019-20 BCHL season. The Smoke Eaters didn't enjoy the same luck they did in 1961 at Switzerland, when they won the World Championship, and had to settle for a fourth place finish. Women's - Sage California Wave Pullover CAD$65.00 Out of stock Barrie Flyers in the Allan Cup finals last year. The Smoke Eaters rounded out their exhibition swing with easy wins in Germany and Italy. Members of the famous Trail Smoke Eaters, Allan Cup champions, were: Duke Scodellaro (Goal), Buck Buchanan (spare goal); Jimmy Haight, Mel Snowden, Tom Johnston, Ab Cronie, Bunny Dame, Joe Benoit, Dave Duchak, Dick Kowcinak, Johnny McCreedy, Mickey Brennen, Jimmy Morris; and utility forward Bob Marshall. As the only team to win two World Championship titles, the “Smokies,” as they are locally known, have greatly contributed to Trail’s reputation as a remarkable sports town. 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