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Spruce Kings can end Powell River’s season tonight, advance to BCHL final

Sydney Edgson has added a couple world-level medals to her collection of judo awards. Edgson, who represents the Prince George Judo Club, fought to silver and bronze at the Sportif International, which ran Saturday through Monday In London, England.

His hometown team - the one for which he played four full Western Hockey League seasons - isn't in the playoffs.

Just when the Prince George Spruce Kings looked like they had gotten themselves into trouble by taking too many trips to the penalty box, they turned the tide on the Powell River Kings on Tuesday night in Powell River. In a wild Game 4 of the B.C.

The Powell River Kings are making it tough for the Prince George Spruce Kings in the B.C. Hockey League’s game of thrones.

The Powell River Kings are making it tough for the Prince George Spruce Kings in the B.C. Hockey League’s game of thrones.

Cariboo Cougars denied in quest for repeat championship

In their 22-year history playing in the B.C. Hockey League the Prince George Spruce Kings have never advanced beyond the semifinal round of the playoffs.

On the verge of elimination after one game in the B.C. Hockey Major Midget League best-of-three final series, the Cariboo Cougars have seen this movie before. Now it's up to them to once again try to write the happy ending.

Cariboo Cougars forward Brandon Dent cuts past Fraser Valley Thunderbirds defender Travis Halladay on Friday night at Kin 1. In the first game of the B.C. Hockey Major Midget League playoff championship series, the Thunderbirds beat the Cougars 5-2.