Hazelton Wolverines Open Hockey Season with 5-2 Win Over Smithers Steelheads

by Sally Wang September 22, 2025, 6:05 pm 175 Views

Players from the Smithers Steelheads and Hazelton Wolverines line up for the national anthem before their game at the season opener on September 20. Photo credit: Smithers Steelheads on Facebook

The Hazelton Wolverines opened their season with a 5-2 victory over the Smithers Steelheads at home in the Central Interior Hockey League. The game took place Saturday at the Upper Skeena Recreation Centre in Hazelton.

Hazelton jumped out to a 2-1 lead after the first period and stretched it to 5-2 by the end of the second, with goals coming from Jayden Cunningham, Brendan Jay, Dawson McKenzie, Jordan Thomas, and Sean Mactaak.

Smithers got on the board with goals from Levi Olson and Kodi Schwarz, but it wasn’t enough to close the gap.

Hazelton fans cheer on Wolverines as they launch the Central Interior Hockey League season with a decisive win over Smithers. Photo credit: Hazelton Wolverines on Facebook

Both clubs will be on the road this coming Saturday: Hazelton heads to Prince Rupert to face the Prince Rupert Rampage, while Smithers travels to Terrace to play the Terrace River Kings.

The Steelheads and Wolverines will face off again in Hazelton on November 1.

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Written by Sally Wang

Hailing from Nanaimo, Sally has worked on the water since she was a teenager, cultivating a passion for coastal life that has shaped her career since.

She grew up spending summers exploring the island's rugged coastline and working in her family's seafood restaurant. Those years instilled a real appreciation for the richness of BC’s coast and its marine life, and the livelihoods they support.

Sally spent summers in Prince Rupert with family. It was here that she first experienced a captivating cultural tour that left a lasting impression. Inspired by the stories and rich heritage she encountered, she later pursued a career as a tour guide, sharing her passion for our coast’s history, culture, and natural beauty with others.

Outside work, Sally can often be found beachcombing, fishing, experimenting with new recipes, or diving into the histories of BC’s coastal industries. Her love of local stories and history also inspired her to become a writer, focusing on in-depth explorations of the cultural and economic forces shaping BC’s coastline.

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