Local Sports

Nino Fabbro didn't see the ball coming. But like a Muhammad Ali haymaker, it arrived with a knockout punch.

The Brooks Bandits raided the West Kelowna Warriors' nest Sunday at the Crescent Point Energy Western Canada Cup junior A hockey championship in Estevan, Sask. The Alberta-champion Bandits scored three unanswered goals to defeat the Warriors 4-2.

In case you've ever wondered how it's possible for one person to bench press 500 pounds or be able to dead lift 700 pounds off the ground, then stand upright and hold it in a standing position, you can see for yourself today at the Northern Powerlift

Liam Blackburn was ready to be crowned a B.C. Hockey League champion but was not prepared when it came his turn to hoist the Fred Page Cup over his shoulders.

Chase Witala was due to arrive Friday night in Prince George from Toronto, after catching a glimpse of his pro hockey future with the Toronto Marlies.

In the two weeks since the Prince George Cougars cast out the message they are looking for a new head coach, more than 50 prospective candidates have taken the bait.

The WHL bantam draft is less than a week away and this is the final weekend for the Prince George Cougars to assess what's available to refill the talent pool.

Michael Garteig caught the attention of NHL scouts this season when he carried the Quinnipiac University Bobcats on his back and got them to the Frozen Four NCAA final.

Charlie Ghostkeeper didn't spend a lot of his free time at home. Chances are, he was either at a ball park or a hockey rink. As an organizer and coach, Ghostkeeper made it his mission to promote the growth of sport in Prince George.

Bryan Allbee and the Seattle Thunderbirds have booked a spot in the Western Hockey League championship series. On Wednesday night in Kent, Wa., the Thunderbirds completed a sweep of the Kelowna Rockets in the best-of-four Western Conference final.