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Kootenay Ice goalie Mackenzie Skapski turned away 51 shots Tuesday to stymie the Prince George Cougars at CN Centre with a 3-1 defeat.

Skaters rejoice -- the Outdoor Ice Oval is opening today. The exact time will depend on how much snow fell overnight.

The PGSS Polars posted a winning record and a fifth-place finish at a 19-team senior girls basketball tournament in Grande Prairie on the weekend. The Polars went 2-1 at the tournament, held at Grande Prairie Regional College.

A family skate with the Prince George Cougars, planned for tonight, has been postponed because of snow and poor driving conditions. The team said Wednesday afternoon the skate will be rescheduled. Details will be announced as soon as possible.

Rea back as coach of Canada's Paralympic curling team

If the doors to the Coliseum are locked this weekend because of a strike by unionized city workers, B.C. Hockey League games between the Prince George Spruce Kings and Chilliwack Chiefs will be canceled.

Assuming the Coliseum isn't behind picket lines, the Prince George Spruce Kings will be on home ice Saturday for their annual Drop the Gloves and Sock it to 'Em game.

The Prince George Cougars head coach did not hesitate when asked after Saturday's 5-2 win over the Tri-City Americans how many of his injured players would be returning to action tonight to face the Kootenay Ice.

Local volleyball grad leading the nation in stuff blocks

Keiran Leboe and Ryan Gaiesky, two of the top young track and field athletes in Canada, were recognized for their accomplishments at a B.C. Athletics awards banquet in Richmond on the weekend.