Hartley’s Sports Shorts; Thursday, April 23rd

Sports by Hartley Thursday, April 23rd, 2026  as of 12:05 a.m.

BCHL: 

Chilliwack Chiefs  4  Prince George Spruce Kings  1 

The Chiefs scored the first two goals for the second consecutive game before 1,312 fans in Chilliwack.

The Coastal East Division second round series is tied 2-2.

The game summary is here.

This was the 18th consecutive Spruce Kings-Chiefs game (between the regular season and playoffs) where the home team has come out with a victory.

Game five will be played Friday night at 7:00 in Prince George with game six Sunday night at 6:00 in Chilliwack.

Here’s the schedule/results for the Spruce Kings/Chilliwack 2nd round playoff series;
Game 1 – Friday April 17th – Prince George  3  Chilliwack  2  Game summary is here.
Game 2 – Saturday April 18th – Prince George  7  Chilliwack  2  Game summary is here.
Game 3 – Tuesday April 21st – Chilliwack  3  Prince George  2  Game summary is here.
Game 4 – Wed.  April 22nd – Chilliwack  4  Prince George  1  Game summary is here.
Game 5 – Friday April 24th – Chilliwack  at  Prince George            7:00
Game 6 – Sunday April 26th – Prince George  at  Chilliwack          6:00
Game 7 – Tuesday April 28th –Chilliwack  at  Prince George          7:00  If needed

The BCHL Standings are here.

The Spruce Kings regular season schedule and results are here.

 

NHL: (3 Wednesday Stanley Cup playoff games)

Anaheim  6  Edmonton  4  (The best of 7 series is tied 1-1)
Dallas  4  Minnesota  3
  (2-OT The Stars lead 2-1)
Philadelphia  5  Pittsburgh  2 
(The Flyers lead 3-0)

There are three Stanley Cup playoff games tonight (Thursday); Carolina at Ottawa (4:30), Colorado at Los Angeles (7:00), and Buffalo at Boston (4:00).

The Hurricanes lead the Senators 2-0, the Avalanche lead the Kings 2-0 and the Sabres and Bruins are tied 1-1.

The NHL schedule and results are here.

The NHL scoring leaders are here.

 

PG Cougars Cat Scan podcast:

 

WHL:

The WHL Western Conference Final opens tonight (Thursday) with Penticton at Everett.

The WHL Eastern Conference Final begins Friday night as Medicine Hat visits Prince Albert.

 

The WHL standings and schedule are here.

 

NCAA Hockey:

 

MLB:

LA Angels  7  Toronto Blue Jays  3

Toronto went 4-5 on a 9-game road trip.

The (10-14) Blue Jays host the (14-12) Cleveland Guardians Friday night (4:07 PT).

The MLB regular season schedule is here.

The Toronto Blue Jays schedule is here.

The MLB standings are here.

 

NBA:

The Toronto Raptors host the Cleveland Cavaliers tonight (Thursday tip-off at 5:00 PT) in game three of their best-of-7 Eastern Conference quarterfinal series.

The Cavaliers enjoy a 2-0 lead.

The NBA schedule and results are here.

The Toronto Raptors schedule and results are here.

 

Something going on in the Prince George area you think people should know about?
Send us a news tip by emailing pgnews@vistaradio.ca.

Hartley Miller
Hartley Miller
Hartley is the News Director for Vista Radio’s B.C. North division, as well as the morning news anchor for 94.3 The GOAT and Country 97FM. He has served as the colour commentator for Prince George Cougars home games for 13 seasons. Hartley has been a fixture on the airwaves since 1979. He is the author of You Don’t Say, a collection of his most memorable sports quotes. Hartley is married with two children and five grandchildren.

Continue Reading

cjci Now playing play

cirx Now playing play

- Advertisement -

Related Articles

- Advertisement -

Latest News

UNBC gearing up for first ever UNBC Week

"From discovering what UNBC has to offer, to cheering on the Timberwolves and reconnecting with alumni, there are many ways to be part of the week and to celebrate the connections between campus and community."

Northern Pour invites community to raise a glass for cardiac care

During the October 23-24 weekend, the Northern Pour Wine and Spirits will be taking place at the Roll-A-Dome, benefiting Spirit of the North.

Spruce Kings drop first game at BCHL Showcase

A pair of early goals helped the Trail Smoke Eaters to a 4-3 win over the Prince George Spruce Kings at the BCHL Showcase in Nisku, Alberta on Sunday.

Darin’s Sports Shorts; Monday, October 12th

Recap of local and national sports.

T-Wolves WSOC drop a pair of close shaves against UBCO, Wolfpack

UNBC drops to 0-10 on the campaign and will be in Victoria and Vancouver Friday and Saturday to play the Vikes and Thunderbirds. Kickoff each night is at 5pm.
- Advertisement -