Share this!Some hometown peeps, many of whom you probably know very well, are going to be in the BC Hockey Hall of Fame (BCHHF) as of July 2017. Yup, you heard that right. Just in time for the Regals’ 20th Anniversary of winning the Allan Cup, the 1996-97 Allan Cup Champion Powell River Regals have been chosen as 2017 BCHHF inductees. The Allan Cup was hosted at the Powell River Recreation...
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Share this! For the first time on October 15, the Powell River Millbillys will be hosting the Howe Sound Krakens for a charity hockey game. When: October, 15th, 6:30-8:00 pm Where: Hap Parker Arena The past three seasons Powell River has travelled to Gibsons to play in Howe Sound’s home arena in a memorial game for a teammate who lost a short battle with cancer. Proceeds from those games have...
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Share this!Ice Guardians Official Trailer Remember Brett Harvey, from our 7 “totally famous” people from Powell River list? Well his new documentary is ready, and it looks like a beauty. It’s already been selected for the Raindance International Film Festival in London, and by us as one to watch. Check out the trailer above, and keep an eye on this space for news of any...
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Share this!When I was six years old, the Vancouver Canucks went all the way to the Stanley Cup Finals. That alone was a remarkable thing, though they would lose in that series to the New York Islanders. But even more remarkable, was the fact that my next door neighbour was one of the most exciting players on the team. Yes, I grew up next door to the childhood home of Gary Lupul, “The Pride...
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Share this!Powtown Post is stoked to welcome a new contributor, Matt McDowell. Matt has been producing home movies since his teenage years. He recently had some of his video footage produced and uploaded by GoPro to their YouTube channel, showcasing some of Powell Rivers amazing spots and racking up over 100,000 views. M.A.C.S. Outdoor Arena in Powell River, BC Powell River is known for its mild...
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Share this!Powtown People: Joe Caldarone Meet Joe Caldarone. Back in 2011, Joe was at a standstill. Unhappy with his career, he came to a conclusion that he had two options: continue working as a boat mechanic to support his family, or go out on a limb to try something he was passionate about. He opted for the latter. Being an athlete his whole life, Joe decided to go into personal training. He...
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