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The Powell River Kings were due and Nick Halagian seized the role as slump-breaker. After six straight losses, Powell River was not in the mood to play hospitable hosts to the other Kings of the B.C.

They might need to turn their hockey sticks into pry bars to create openings in the net but the Prince George Cougars have already proven it this season. They can score against the Everett Silvertips.

Nothing like beating a first-place team to put some spring in your step. The Prince George Spruce Kings are feeling much better about themselves this week after they found a way to beat the Wenatchee Wild in their most recent B.C.

Cross-country skiers, biathletes and snowshoe enthusiasts will have an easier time finding their way at night through the trails at Otway Nordic Centre as a result of a private donation to install lighting at the city's nordic facility.

Brandon Manning knew Connor McDavid was hurt as soon as they hit the boards. Looking at the replays of that three-player pileup Tuesday night in Edmonton, it's a wonder McDavid was the only casualty.

They've played in Vancouver, Victoria, Red Deer and even as far away as Greece. But that was the preseason for the UNBC women's basketball team.

The goal crease just got crowded again for the Prince George Cougars. Eighteen-year-old Nick McBride was traded Wednesday to the Cougars from the Prince Albert Raiders in exchange for the Cougars' second-round pick in the 2017 WHL bantam draft.

The desert heat was nearing triple digits on the Fahrenheit scale but Calvin Ruttan didn't mind. He was having too much fun winning on the softball diamond.

If the UNBC Timberwolves want to make the playoffs again this year, then they might as well face one of the top teams right away. The men's basketball squad tips off its 2015-16 season Friday (8 p.m.) and Saturday (7 p.m.

The top student-athletes at UNBC were recognized Tuesday at the school's annual Academic All-Canadian reception and donor recognition night.