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Heavy, wet snow meant a lot of Fernie Alpine Resort was closed on Saturday, but it didn’t stop snowboarders and skiers from hitting the rail park.

A torn ACL for most hockey players would mean the end of the season, but a Sparwood born player continued to play as the captain of his team earning him an award for perseverance, dedication and courage while overcoming severe adversity.

Two Olympians visited Fernie Alpine Resort on the weekend to try out the ski and snowboard cross run.

The Ghostriders playoff run ended last week when the Rebels won the series in game six, but despite the loss, the Riders proved why they were the leaders in the Eddie Mountain Division.

The Osoyoos Coyotes couldn’t have asked for a better result. Steve Sasyniuk’s breakaway goal 35 seconds into the game gave Osoyoos a lead they would never relinquish, as the Coyotes cruised to a 7-1 Game 6 victory and the KIJHL championship Saturday at the Complex.

The Ghostriders were defeated by the Castlegar Rebels on Tuesday night, ending the series, and moving the Rebels on to the KIJHL Championship game against Osoyoos Coyotes.