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Powell River Kings’ attempt to sweep the first two road games in their best-of-seven BC Hockey League playoff series against Nanaimo Clippers fell just short on Saturday, March 3; Clippers bounced back with a 4-3 victory after suffering a 4-1 loss in

Athletes from Brooks Secondary School and Powell River Christian School excel at zone trials

Kevin Obbsuth scored once and assisted on two other goals to lead Powell River Kings to a 4-1 win over Nanaimo Clippers in game one of a best-of-seven BC Hockey League first round playoff series on March 2.

On February 18, Powell River Kings handed out their year-end awards at a banquet held at Hap Parker Arena. Forward Carter Turnbull was named the team’s most valuable player, while fellow offensive player Ethan Kimball was named rookie of the year.

Athlete brings home national gold medal

Villa drops cup game After claiming the Vancouver Island Soccer League Division 3A title last weekend, Powell River Villa soccer club was knocked out of the Challenge Cup tournament in a 2-1 loss to Victoria’s Castaways, a team that placed fifth in D

Sports briefs Figure skater achieves gold Powell River figure skater Emma Piniewski, 16, recently passed her gold-level interpretive test with Powell River Skating Club.

Community celebrates hall of fame inductees during eventful sporting year

Villa wins away game Powell River Villa soccer club picked up three points in Vancouver Island Soccer League Division 3A action with a 1-0 win at Victoria West Beavers on December 9.

Comeback ends in all-star pick