Advertisement

Senior Flyers win season opener

By
●
Fort St. John
●
November 3, 2022
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready...

SPIRIT RIVER, ALTA.- The Fort St. John Senior Flyers kicked off their season with a win last weekend, beating the Spirit River Rangers 8-6.

Despite the Rangers’ “goon-ish” behaviour on the ice, Flyers head coach Andrew Leriger said his team persevered. 

“Spirit River came out very aggressive, very physical. Physical to the point of hockey that I personally haven’t seen since the 1990s,” said Leriger.

Advertisement

“We still came out with a victory and it  was a good moment for our boys. I think they’re prepared for anything now in this league.” 

Looking for something to do?

Check out our new Events Calendar!

Events Calendar Example

Leriger was pleased with the team’s performance, which saw four out of eight goals scored on the powerplay, and a 100 per cent penalty kill. 

The Flyers head to Manning on Friday, to take on the Comets. 

Advertisement

They’ll be back in town on Saturday, for their home opener at the North Peace Arena, against the Dawson Creek Senior Canucks. 

The puck drops at 8:30 p.m.

Latest Stories

City spokesperson says Crystal Pool is safe again, but remains closed until Tuesday
Conservative leadership hopeful Milobar changes campaign manager after investigation
School District 60 to host parenting seminars on children’s anxiety and wellbeing
Memorial mass for Lapu Lapu victims as anniversary of Vancouver attack nears
.

Report a typo or an error

 

Stay connected with local news

Make us your

home page

Download

our App

Join our

Newsletter

Read our guiding principles

Authors
Jordan Prentice

Recent graduate of BCIT’s Broadcast and Online Journalism program, born and raised in Vancouver, Jordan’s passion for broadcast and journalism began with her dream of becoming a hockey journalist and play-by-play commentator.

During her schooling, Jordan discovered a deep passion for reporting on Indigenous issues, culture and affairs. Jordan is also passionate about connecting with and listening to stories from people from different walks of life and cultural backgrounds.

Last Spring, Jordan completed her first season providing play-by-play for Trinity Western University Women’s Hockey and gameday hosting for BCHL Coquitlam Express.

Jordan enjoys radio anchoring, creating and editing video content, and hopes to one day pursue a career in investigative journalism as well as producing documentaries.

When Jordan isn’t looking for the next great story to tell, she enjoys taking pictures, riding her bike, collecting her favourite rock and roll albums on vinyl, and, of course, cheering on her beloved Canucks. More by Jordan Prentice.

Related Articles
School District 60 office exterior. (File)
School District 60 to host parenting seminars on children’s anxiety and wellbeing
By
●
News
●
April 11, 2026

School District 60 will be hosting three seminars in April and May for parents focused on dealing with anxiety and other issues faced by their children.

Pair arrested after alleged liquor store robbery in Fort St. John
By
●
News
●
April 10, 2026

The Fort St. John RCMP detachment arrested a pair of individuals earlier this week in connection with an alleged robbery of a liquor store.

Youth Athlete of the Month returns, powered by Fort Motors
By
●
Sports
●
April 10, 2026

Each monthly winner of Fort Motors’ Youth Athlete of the Month will receive a $100 gift card to Ernie’s Sports Experts and have their story published online courtesy of Energeticcity.ca.

Close the CTA