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The defending national champions had totally fresh troops on the field. The newcomers to Canada West, meanwhile, used largely the same personnel as the previous night. The result was predictable. The University of Victoria Vikes, ranked No.

In their toughest test of the WHL preseason the Prince George Cougars put up a good fight but couldn't solve the Edmonton Oil Kings in a second straight game.

Thank goodness for Mitch McFarlane.

Sometimes, a tie is just as satisfying as a win. That was certainly the case for the UNBC Timberwolves women's soccer team, which battled the University of Winnipeg Wesmen to a 0-0 draw Saturday in Winnipeg.

Sami Jo Small has a ready-made answer whenever kids ask if it's scary to play goal for the Canadian women's hockey team. "I tell them I don't have to get hit by a 200-pound guy; I just have to get hit by an eight ounce piece of rubber," said Small.

Registration for the P.G. Women's Recreational Hockey League happens today and Sunday at Pine Centre Mall. The PGWRHL welcomes players of all skill levels who are over the age of 15. Fees range from $275 (goalies) to $450.

Trevor Sprague will be keeping his fingers crossed. The coach of the Cariboo Cougars doesn't want to see Zach Smith spend much time on the injured list.

Jarret Bonn, Tyler Case and Desiree Case are one good night away from wrapping up points championships in the Prince George Auto Racing Association.

The UNBC Timberwolves want to play more than 14 games. If they meet that objective, it will mean they have qualified for playoffs as a first-year member of the Canada West Universities Athletic Association.

Hedges coming up big for Canada at Paralympics