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'The Tornado' won't be blowing into Prince George after all. For his first-ever fight as a professional, local boxer Thomas Speirs was supposed to take on Tyler 'The Tornado' Lee during a March 2 card at the Roll-A-Dome.

Joseph Vance is intrigued by the possibility of playing for the UNBC Timberwolves. Vance, a 22-year-old point guard from Vancouver, Wash.

Shooters Pub P.G. Rec Hockey League Thursday results Ruins 14 Westwood Pub Ducks 2 Keg Restaurant Leafs 6 Chemtrade Kings 1

The Duchess Park Condors are expected to contend for a medal at provincials. Their first step was qualifying for the tournament and that's exactly what they did Friday night on their home floor.

To the Point

In their final home games of the season, the Cariboo Cougars will face a team they'll likely meet again in the first round of playoffs. Today and Sunday at CN Centre, the Cougars will step onto the ice against the South Island Royals.

'The Tornado' won't be blowing into Prince George after all. For his first-ever fight as a professional, local boxer Thomas Speirs was supposed to take on Tyler 'The Tornado' Lee during a March 2 card at the Roll-A-Dome.

Haley Black and four other members of the Prince George Barracudas swim club hauled medals home from the Western Canadian championships. At the meet, held last weekend in Saskatoon, Black stroked to three gold medals and a matching number of silvers.

With February snow sticking to the ground, field lacrosse isn't exactly top of mind in Prince George right now. But, for several young local players, the game is front and centre.

Travis Lulay, starting quarterback of the B.C. Lions, speaks to students at Cedars Christian School on Wednesday morning, while Lions teammate Angus Reid, left, checks out the surroundings.