Local Sports

Stroke by stroke, Brian Yakiwchuk has become the leader of the University of Alberta Golden Bears swim team. Earlier this month, he received two major awards for his contributions to the program.

A weekend of showcasing their stick and puck skills moved eight local players to the next stage of B.C. Hockey's Under-17 high performance program.

Local athletes wore out the path to the top of the medal podium at the Prince George Open judo tournament. At the event, held Saturday at the Civic Centre, P.G. judokas combined to win 40 gold medals.

Prince George and northern B.C. players could figure prominently in this year's National Hockey League entry draft. NHL Central Scouting released its final pre-draft rankings on Monday.

A weekend of showcasing their stick and puck skills moved eight local players to the next stage of B.C. Hockey's Under-17 high performance program.

Elijah Zwiers made short work of his opponents Saturday at the Prince George Open judo tournament. In judo, you don't get a second chance if you get tossed onto your back.

From the gentle waves of West Lake near Prince George to the saltwater currents of Offats Bayou, Texas, Angela Naeth has certainly come a long way. The 29-year-old triathlete is off to a great start in her third season on the pro 70.

Keith Good called it "a corporate decision.

Local blueliner Michael King on radar of NHL scouts

One season into his junior hockey career, Michael King has the complete attention of National Hockey League scouts. King, a six-foot-four, 205-pound defenceman for the Westside Warriors of the B.C.