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14 Rising Star Athletes to be recognized by PG Sports Hall of Fame

The Prince George Sports Hall of Fame will be recognizing several athletes in the 23-and-under category at its 13th Induction Banquet on April 6th at the Ramada Plaza Hotel.

Today (Wednesday), the group released its list of 14 Rising Star Athletes.

It includes the following:

  • Aliah Turner Biathlon
  • Emma Watson Swimming, Ringette
  • Reese Wiseman Softball
  • Lily McCullough Judo, Softball
  • Colby Winther Konig Equestrian
  • Jenna Hamel Taekwon-do
  • Lily Palmer Ringette
  • Troy Todoruk Baseball
  • Fischer O`Brien Hockey
  • Nico Myatovic Hockey
  • Chris Zimmerman Volleyball
  • Adam Sieben Track and Field
  • Rowan Teegee-Zatorski Volleyball
  • Noah Lank Football

The Prince George Sports Hall of Fame inductees this year are Amanda Asay (Baseball), Kenny Lally (Boxing), Joe Rea (Wheelchair Curling), Edna Stitt (Baseball, Softball, Hockey), Megan Tandy (Biathlon).

Details of the banquet time and ticket information will be confirmed in early March.

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Brendan Pawliw
Brendan Pawliw
Since moving to Prince George in 2015, Brendan has covered local sports including the WHL’s Prince George Cougars, Prince George Spruce Kings, UNBC Timberwolves, Cariboo Cougars AAA, and Northern Capitals U18 female hockey teams. Career highlights include play-by-play during the Spruce Kings' BCHL championship runs in 2018 and 2019, including the Doyle Cup win. He also covered the 2019 National Junior A Championship, the 2017 Telus Cup, the 2022 World Women’s Curling Championship, and the 2022 BC Summer Games. Brendan is the news voice on 94.3 The Goat and Country 97 FM, reporting on crime, real estate, labour, and environmental issues. Outside of work, he officiates box lacrosse and fastball, sits on the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame board, and co-hosts the Hockey North podcast.

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