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Falon Burkitt didn't have much of an opportunity to curl competitively last season. So, when Tracey Jones approached her about joining her veteran-laden women's rink this season, Burkitt's decision was an easy one to make.

Saturday summary Giants 3 at Cougars 2 (OT) First Period 1. Prince George, Ruopp 1 (Tkatch, Wilson) 7:27 2. Vancouver, Lofthouse 2, 14:32 Penalties -- Franson Van (tripping) 1:46, Thrower Van (checking from behind) 9:23. Second Period 3.

Not only were they great athletes sporting the green and gold of the UNBC Timberwolves, but they've also proven themselves in the classrooom as top students.

From two teams in 2009 to three teams in 2011, the Prince George Minor Football Association atom division has since doubled its membership and this season put six teams on the field to learn a few of life's valuable lessons.

Jones and former mates reunite for a shot at B.C. Scotties

Robert Bodner has a chance to win his way to the Memorial Cup.

Jesse Jenks' decision to play for the Prince George Spruce Kings this season is expanding his own horizons.

The Prince George peewee Axemen have booked themselves a playoff date in Kamloops. A convincing 26-6 win over the Vanderhoof Vikings 26-6 Saturday afternoon at Masich Place Stadium locked up the Prince George Minor Football Association peewee title.

High school volleyball zone play downs are three weeks away and the Prince George teams are starting to take their games to a higher level in preparation. Several tournaments were held last weekend in both girls and boys action.

If the Vancouver Giants have success putting pucks into the net behind Ty Edmonds over the next two days, they'll join a rare Western Hockey League fraternity. The rest of the WHL will surely want in on the secret.