Sports by Will as of 8:30 Saturday
WHL – Prince George Cougars: 6 vs Kelowna Rockets: 3
An explosive four-goal second period sealed the deal in the CN Centre last night.
Please, someone rescue that water bottle 🚱 https://t.co/lWovYwRmNJ pic.twitter.com/OS5Ma7AWRL
— PG Cougars (@PGCougars) October 1, 2022
Kelowna opened the scoring midway through the first and closed with two in the third.
The Cougars improve to 2-1 this season, while Kelowna is still winless at 0-1-1. The teams rematch tonight in the CN Centre at 6:00.
For the full story, click here.
BCHL – Prince George Spruce Kings: 4 vs Vernon Vipers: 2
The Spruce Kings left fans smiling last night in their home opener, doubling Vernon 4-2.
John Herrington scored the Spruce Kings’ third goal, giving him a goal in all three games.
SPRUCE KINGS WIN!!
A strong 4-2 victory at our home opener. pic.twitter.com/hP3Zpcqgom
— Prince George Spruce Kings (@SpruceKings) October 1, 2022
With the win, the Kings remain undefeated at 3-0, and the Vipers fall to 0-3.
More on the game right here.
Canada West USports Men’s Soccer – UNBC: 2 vs UBC: 1
The mailman delivered, and the team held on to pull off an upset win over Canada’s 7th-ranked team.
Michael Henman opened the scoring with his league-leading 16th goal of the season.
THE MAILMAN
Michael Henman with his….16th of the @CanadaWest season. @UNBCMSoccer up 1-0 pic.twitter.com/3ZReYeOgl8
— UNBC Athletics (@UNBCATHLETICS) October 1, 2022
With the win, UNBC moves into third place in the standings with a 6-4-1 record, and UBC falls to 5-3. The two teams rematch tonight at 7:30.
Canada West USports Women’s Soccer – UNBC: 2 vs UFV: 0
Completing the sweep of Prince George’s sports, the female Timberwolves shut UFV out on the road.
MOLBY the GOALIE! pic.twitter.com/NDOdpdNQ6o
— UNBC Athletics (@UNBCATHLETICS) October 1, 2022
The women will play Trinity Western at 5:00 tonight.
More on the Timberwolves victories right here.
BC Football Conference – Prince George Kodiaks vs Langley Rams
The Kodiaks (1-7) are on the road today against the Langley Rams (4-5), looking to snap a 5-game losing streak.
That game will be at 4:00 this afternoon.
CFL – BC Lions: 34 vs Ottawa Redblacks: 19
A strong start gave the Lions a win over the Redblacks last night, leading 24-6 at halftime.
Vernon Adams Jr passed 305 yards, a much-needed strong performance from a Lions QB, still feeling the hit of losing Nathan Rourke earlier this season.
The Argonauts, riding a 4-game winning streak, will play the Stampeders this afternoon at 4:00.
Winnipeg Blue Bombers blasted Saskatchewan 31-13.
MLB–Toronto Blue Jays 9 Boston Red Sox 0
The Seattle Mariners clinched a playoff spot for the first time in 21 years following a 2-1 win over the Oakland A’s.