Sports by Hartley Wednesday, July 17th
(As of 12:05 a.m. All times listed are PDT)
Hockey:
A pair of standout Prince George Cougars, forward Riley Heidt and goalie Josh Ravensbergen have been invited to Canada’s World Junior Summer Showcase tournament.
It will run from July 30th to August 3rd in Windsor, Ontario and Plymouth, Michigan.
The tournament serves as a tryout for the 2025 World Junior Hockey Championship which goes from December 26, 2024- January 5, 2025 in Ottawa.
Today, Hockey Canada announced that 16 Western Hockey League players have been invited to participate in Canada’s National Junior Team Summer Showcase.
The event, which serves as a tryout for the 2025 IIHF World Junior Championship, begins on July 28 in Windsor, Ont.
— The WHL (@TheWHL) July 16, 2024
In addition, PG’s Cameron Schmidt of the Vancouver Giants is one of 13 WHL players invited to Canada’s National Men’s Summer Under-18 Selection Camp July 27th to 30th in Calgary.
The players will compete for a spot to represent Canada at the 2024 Hlinka Gretzky Cup in Edmonton from August 5th to 10th.
Led by 2024 CHL and WHL Rookie of the Year, Gavin McKenna, a total of 13 WHL players have been invited to Canada’s National Men’s Summer Under-18 Selection Camp.
The camp is scheduled for July 27-30 at the WinSport Event Centre in Calgary, Alta.
— The WHL (@TheWHL) July 16, 2024
P.G. Cougars defenseman Carson Carels has been invited to Canada’s National Under-17 Development Camp July 18th to 24th in Oakville, Ont.
Twenty-three Western Hockey League players and prospects, including exceptional status defenceman Landon DuPont, have been invited to Canada’s National Under-17 Development Camp.
The participants will take to the ice at Joshua’s Creek Arenas in Oakville, Ont. from July 18-24.
— The WHL (@TheWHL) July 16, 2024
MLB: (94th All-Star game in Arlington, Texas)
American League 5 National League 3
The AL improved to 10-1 in the last 11 All-Star games.
The Toronto Blue Jays return to action on Friday when they host the (47-50) Detroit Tigers (4:07PM).
Toronto is 44-52 as of the All-Star break, last in the A.L East.
The Blue Jays second half schedule is here.
The Blue Jays first half schedule and results are here.
The MLB schedule is here.
The MLB standings are here.
BCFC:
The Prince George Kodiaks kick off their third season in the BC Football Conference when they host the Vancouver Island Raiders Saturday night at 6:00 at Masich Place Stadium.
More on the league can be found here.
“You bring the noise, we’ll bring the show” @PGKodiaks gearing up for home opener on Saturday https://t.co/rLV5LQF22G
— My Prince George Now (@mypgnow) July 16, 2024
CFL:
The (5-1) B.C. Lions play their next game Sunday (4PM) in Calgary against the (2-3) Stampeders.
The Lions are tied with (5-1) Montreal for the best record in the league.
Week 7 of the CFL season begins with a pair of Friday games: (0-5) Edmonton at (3-2) Ottawa (4PM) followed by (2-4) Winnipeg at (4-1) Saskatchewan (6:30).
The Elks will be playing their first game under interim head coach Jarious Jackson and interim general manager Geroy Simon.
They have taken over from the fired Chris Jones who held both jobs for the last 2 1/2 years.
The CFL schedule and results are here.
The CFL standings are here.
Lacrosse:
The Devils are Prince George Senior Men’s lacrosse champions.
They whipped the Bandits 12-3 on Monday to sweep the best-of-5 playoff final 3-0, outscoring the Bandits by a total of 39-13.
Devils goalie Patrick Bayliss was named playoff MVP.
Paralympics and UNBC Timberwolves announcements:
Paralympics “a dream come true” for Prince George’s Joel Ewert https://t.co/NZgeeS4GU0 pic.twitter.com/U6ZHlYFTub
— My Prince George Now (@mypgnow) July 15, 2024
From Green & Gold to Red & White.
UNBC Timberwolves alum Kady Dandeneau is headed to Paris for the 2024 Paralypic Games!
This morning, the TWolves legend was announced as a member of Canada’s Wheelchair Basketball roster.
We are so proud, Kady. Go get the gold. pic.twitter.com/DsDuiKRVc3
— UNBC Timberwolves (@UNBCATHLETICS) July 15, 2024
From UNBC to the Paralympics!
A huge congratulations to UNBC alum Bo Hedges, who has been named to Canada’s Wheelchair Basketball team for the FIFTH time.
UNBC is rooting for you, Bo!! pic.twitter.com/6qJoCjfL5l
— UNBC Timberwolves (@UNBCATHLETICS) July 16, 2024
Congrats to UNBC’s Associate Athletic Director Rich Abney, who will be representing Canada and U SPORTS as Communications Manager during the FISU 2025 Winter University Games in Torino, Italy.
Proud of you Rich! Well deserved.
Read More: https://t.co/Q7Ru4rcTWx pic.twitter.com/ElBTyk8xeD
— UNBC Timberwolves (@UNBCATHLETICS) July 16, 2024
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