Local Sports

Jamie Huber proved he was a sniper last season in the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League when he scored 33 goals and 80 points in 49 games for the Listowel Cyclones.

Max Martin's shoulder is as good as new and Josh Anderson's back is bearing the burden. That's great news for the Prince George Cougars, who are counting the two defencemen to stay healthy after injuries cut short their seasons last year.

Lori Maki and Lisa Walters each scored twice Wednesday evening to lift Accelerated Physiotherapy to a 4-1 win over Myatovic Construction in the Prince George Women's Soccer Association Recreation Division championship game.

Nevada Jones has a new blanket to keep her rodeo horse warm this winter.

The UNBC Timberwolves know they are miles ahead of where they were at this time last season.

At CN Centre Friday 5 p.m. - Player Check-In 7-7:30 p.m. - Goalie Practice 7:30-9 p.m. - Practice Saturday 10-10:30 a.m. - Goalie Practice 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Practice 4:30 p.m. - Player meeting (Canfor Room) 6-8 p.m.

Following one of their worst seasons ever in the B.C. Hockey League, the Prince George Spruce Kings are a much different team to start the 2016-17 season.

Reid Perepeluk took one more step to gaining regular employment as a Western Hockey League forward.

Betty Ann Shiels has done it again. The veteran golfer from the Prince George Golf and Curling Club wrapped up her 16th ladies club championship on Sunday, after a rainy Saturday on the course to start the 36-hole event.

Prince George Cougars head coach Richard Matvichuk isn't making any promises the veteran-stacked team he has inherited will be carrying around any championship cups next spring.