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UNBC made some history on the soccer pitch Sunday.

The Prince George Spruce Kings were outshot, outscored and outplayed by the Chilliwack Chiefs Saturday night at the Coliseum, yet they still came away with a point in a 2-1 overtime loss. The Kings are 5-1-0-1 with 11 points to remain atop the B.C.

Katie Blokker did her best to stay relaxed on the weekend. But it was tough for the five-foot-four veteran player who patrols the midfield for UNBC's women's soccer side.

Jari Erricson and David Soltes each scored twice and Chase Witala filled his boots with a four-point haul to lead the Prince George Cougars to a 6-2 win over the Spokane Chiefs Saturday night in Spokane.

Chad Staley tallied twice to lead the Prince George Spruce Kings to a 6-4 victory over the visiting Chilliwack Chiefs Friday night.

At the urging of his high school buddies in Quesnel, Levi Robertson decided last May he'd start playing football.

Sam Ruopp was sticking close to his phone last June, waiting for a call that never came.

The Prince George Spruce Kings are off to a great start in the 2014-15 season and the evidence of that is clearly stated in the B.C. Hockey League's power poll.

Cariboo Cougars battle Canadians The undefeated Cariboo Cougars play host to another undefeated squad today at Kin 1 arena as the third weekend of B.C. Major Midget Hockey League action gets underway.

Josh Anderson can forget about playing hockey for the Prince George Cougars in early November. His talents as a Cougars defenceman have been co-opted by Hockey Canada.