Local Sports

Rookie scoring title? That's glamorous. Being a rookie? Not so much.

The Prince George Cougar Alumni Association has given the local medical community a needed shot in the arm.

Frank Sullivan's B.C. Hockey League audition with the Prince George Spruce Kings lasted just three games. He lost his job to a 20-year-old three-year BCHL veteran defenceman who had a change of heart.

After almost two months of practice, the Northern Capitals can finally see the light - a hockey game. The triple-A midget female squad begins defence of its provincial title on Oct. 2 in Surrey.

Peter Sherba had a seven iron in his hand when one of his playing partners, Bob Cooper, asked what he was using to tee off with on the fifth hole at the Prince George Golf and Curling Club on Sept. 6.

Prince George Cougars general manager Todd Harkins knew it would be a tough decision.

The D.P. Todd Trojans claimed the Kodiak Classic senior boys high school volleyball title Saturday at CNC. But the Duchess Park Condors made them work for it.

With just four 17-year-olds, the Cariboo Cougars are one of the youngest teams in the B.C. Hockey Major Midget League.

The goose egg is off the Timberwolves' back. The UNBC men's soccer squad secured its first CIS Canada West victory of the season Saturday in Kelowna, blanking the UBC Okanagan Heat 1-0.

Prince George Cougars rookies Justin Almeida and Brogan O'Brien served notice Saturday they're ready for the frenetic pace and punishing physicality of the Western Hockey League.