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Mitch Elliot might have played his final WHL game in Prince George last week when he came back to his hometown with the Seattle Thunderbirds.

As much as they dislike giving up goals, hockey goaltenders hate growing cobwebs from a lack of work.

Cougars goalie set for action in Top Prospects Game

The Prince George peewee Tier 3 Cougars responded to a stinging loss with a blowout victory. On Saturday in Quesnel, the Cougars were leading the Quesnel Thunder 3-1 going into the third period but gave up three unanswered goals and lost 4-3.

On the same course that hosted Olympians four years ago, Emily Dickson gave a couple of golden performances.

Justin Rai's offensive outburst against the Surrey Eagles last weekend earned him B.C. Hockey League Player of the Week honours ending Jan. 12.

Tyrell Laing likes to mix it up in the hardwood. He can go inside to score a bucket, or step out to the three-point arc and more consistently, sink one from the perimeter.

Local judo clubs will be well-represented at the Saskatchewan Open. At the tournament, being held in Regina this weekend, five Prince George judokas will be fighting as part of Team B.C.

Harry and Wendy Ylch will need to have their draw weight in their pockets this weekend in Maple Ridge.

Six athletes from the Prince George Gymnastics Club have qualified to compete at the B.C. Winter Games.