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BC Soccer suspends sanctioned activities

BC Soccer suspends sanctioned activities

It happened in the NHL and MLS. Now, B.C. Soccer has made the decision to put up the halt sign on the pitch. Less than 24 hours after putting out a statement that cancelled events involving 250 or more people, B.C.
Six scenarios for how suspended NHL season could play out for the Canucks

Six scenarios for how suspended NHL season could play out for the Canucks

Let’s start with the obvious: one of the least important aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic is how it affects your favourite sports team
IWTG: Demko makes career-high 45 saves against the Islanders to steal a Canucks win

IWTG: Demko makes career-high 45 saves against the Islanders to steal a Canucks win

Heading into this game, the New York Islanders were averaging just 29.4 shots per game, the third-fewest in the NHL.
Brock Boeser returning to the Canucks lineup Tuesday night

Brock Boeser returning to the Canucks lineup Tuesday night

The Canucks got some good news this week at a time when they badly needed some: Brock Boeser is back.
Six reasons why it would be disastrous for the Canucks to miss the playoffs this season

Six reasons why it would be disastrous for the Canucks to miss the playoffs this season

The reeling Canucks need to reel off some wins in a hurry
New West, Burnaby athletes score medals at Winter Games

New West, Burnaby athletes score medals at Winter Games

The bounty from Fort St. John was pretty hefty, as New West and Burnaby athletes celebrated sport and community at the B.C. Winter Games last month. Leading the medal haul was a pair of rhythmic gymnasts, Anne-Yee Scott and Sofia Samoylenko.
Canucks may be a ‘young team,’ but it’s the experienced veterans costing them games

Canucks may be a ‘young team,’ but it’s the experienced veterans costing them games

To make the playoffs the Canucks need to lean not on the experience of their veterans, but on the exuberance of their youth
Royals reclaim PacWest men's hoop title

Royals reclaim PacWest men's hoop title

Battle tested, the Douglas College Royals will face their next challenge just like the last ones. Only this time, the opposition will be mostly unknown and the focus will be to just keep on truckin’.
Hyacks grade 9 girls bask in B.C. spotlight

Hyacks grade 9 girls bask in B.C. spotlight

With a limited schedule and but a couple of tournaments to their resume, the 2019-20 New Westminster Hyacks Grade 9 girls basketball team were a mystery for many entering the provincials two weeks ago in Port Moody.
Canucks tailspin goes beyond Markstrom's injury

Canucks tailspin goes beyond Markstrom's injury

February wasn't kind to the Canucks even before Jacob Markstrom got hurt.