Local Sports

It was a bruiser. Monday night at the Coliseum, five fights broke out between the BX Pub Bandits and the Twisted Cork/Regional Security Stylers in the opening game of the Prince George Senior Lacrosse Association season.

Brandon Slooyer's goal is national gold, silver or bronze. At the Prince George Open judo tournament, he showed he's ready for the challenge that lies ahead.

Five wins in 17 regular-season games and a perfect 2-0 after that. Global Elite hit its stride at the right time and was rewarded with a championship. In the men's Division 1 final of the B.C.

The Prince George Capabilities Knights got into the swing of baseball season by posting a 1-3 record in weekend exhibition games in Chilliwack.

Kristen Yawney is prepared to pull triple duty today at the annual Prince George Open Judo tournament. "I'll be fighting, coaching and working at the head table doing draw sheets and calling out the competitors names," said the B.C.

The Prince George Youth Soccer Association is facing a coaching crunch. With the outdoor season slated to start on May 5, the PGYSA still needs 15 to 20 people who are willing to lead from the sidelines a couple nights per week.

Sunday can't come soon enough for Cole Penner. Penner, a local 10-year-old who is a huge fan of the Vancouver Canucks, will skate with his heroes prior to the opening faceoff of Sunday's NHL playoff game between the Canucks and Los Angeles Kings.

Former 10-pin bowlers off to 5-pin nationals

In the aftermath of the Prince George Spruce Kings spring camp the club has received commitments from eight players for the 2012-2013 British Columbia Hockey League season.

Troy Bourke had two helpers as Canada doubled up Russia 4-2 at the 2012 world under-18 hockey championship.