Local Sports

After a tough start in her comeback season on the IBU Cup Biathlon tour, Megan Heinicke is ready to take on the world.

Ben Woodley believes in second chances. Especially since he wouldn't be skating with the Prince George Spruce Kings if his parents hadn't let him return to the ice when was a toddler in London, Ont.

When the Prince George Spruce Kings face the Nanaimo Clippers on Saturday, Feb. 18, a lucky fan at the game will have the chance to shoot to win a brand new Dodge Ram pick up truck.

Two Prince George Curling Club teams qualified for their respective provincial championship at playdowns last weekend.

A dozen of Prince George's top youth athletes will receive recognition for their accomplishments by the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame at the awards banquet on March 31.

Local judo athletes were masters of the mat during the Vancouver International tournament, held Saturday in Richmond. Members of the Hart Judo Academy finished the day with three gold medals and three silver medals.

The Penticton Vees will try to carve their names in the British Columbia Hockey League record book tonight when they play in Chilliwack against the Chiefs.

The Duchess Park Condors are finally getting healthy. They're also showing how good they are when they have a full lineup.

Sarah Beaudry was back on her home course this past weekend. "It's really fun to be at home because I know the trails so well and I know everyone," said Beaudry after easily setting the pace in the junior girls 0.

During his wheelchair curling career, Frank LaBounty has tossed plenty of rocks in national championship tournaments. This year, his bid for another appearance at nationals fell agonizingly short.