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Offensively, they have the talent to shoot down most of their opponents. But the UNBC Northern Timberwolves sometimes lack the defensive discipline that can turn a good team into a championship team.

Joe Spence was the sharpest shooter. Spence was the open singles champion at the P.G. 8 Ball Society's 3-in-1 pool tournament, held at the Legion Hall on the weekend.

Moxley back in form for Timberwolves

Caroline Kinnee struck a perfect balance with her combined gymnastics activities Saturday in Langley. Her routines were anything but routine and that led her to the top of the medal podium at the Flip City Invitational gymnastics meet.

After a loss to one of the best junior girls basketball teams in B.C., the PGSS Polars bounced back for bronze.

Sarah Moxley was a force on Ontario basketball courts. Since her return to full health, she has been showing the same qualities here in B.C. with the UNBC Northern Timberwolves.

It's been easy to write off the Prince George Spruce Kings as potential playoff contestants this season. They've been the bottom-feeders of the B.C. Hockey League since the season began in September.

The Prince George Spruce Kings are not willing to let their slim playoff hopes die. They gave it all they had against the top team in the BCHL's Interior Conference and gained a point for their efforts.

In the world of high-stakes figure skating, placings mean everything. The lustre of gold drives skaters at the highest level to risk disaster and attempt that triple or quad, rather than play it safe.

Bernie Nicholls scored 475 goals in an 18-year NHL career. In one season alone, he collected 70 goals and 80 assists playing for the Los Angeles Kings on the same line with Wayne Gretzky.