Local Sports

Hypothermia is no laughing matter. Statistics Canada states that approximately 140 Canadians die each year as a result of hypothermia.

Kirk Thompson had the shutout and the Prince George Spruce Kings scored a goal in each period for a 3-0 win Sunday over the Salmon Arm Silverbacks.

Two teams from D.P. Todd are challenging for provincial titles this week. The senior boys soccer team left Sunday for Burnaby to compete at the B.C. High School soccer championship Nov. 21 to 23. The Trojans qualified for the tournament Oct.

It was an almost perfect day for Stephanie Welch on Saturday as the senior girls volleyball team at Duchess Park earned their eighth straight zone title and Welch was named tournament MVP.

With 24 players on the roster, including nine defenceman, the Prince George Cougars continue to play musical chairs when scratching healthy players each night.

Michelle Warren's shoulder received quite a workout Saturday as she helped lead the College Heights Cougars to a thrilling five-set victory over the D.P. Todd Trojans.

Tyson Baillie had two goals as the Kelowna Rockets scored four unanswered goals Saturday for a 4-2 win, extending the Prince George Cougars losing streak to four games.

The Cedars Christian Eagles single-A senior girls volleyball team returned from Tumbler Ridge Saturday night as the 2011 North Central champions. The Eagles defeated Mackenzie in straight sets, 3-0, in the final to capture the crown.

It was a two-peat for the College Heights Cougars senior boys volleyball team as they held off a strong Duchess Park Condors attack to defend their double-A North Central zone title.

Six skaters from the Prince George Blizzard Speed Skating Club met or exceed expectations at the Can Am Long Track event at the Calgary Olympic Oval, Nov. 17 to 20.