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Griffin Toye-Oesch didn’t like karate when he first started, but he has now fallen in love with the martial art and even everything to do with Japanese culture.

STORY AND VIDEO: MVP – Griffin Toye-Oesch, Rupert’s Karate Kid

At 10-years-old, Griffin Toye-Oesch may as well be Prince Rupert’s poster child for karate.

Griffin Toye-Oesch didn’t like karate when he first started, but he has now fallen in love with the martial art and even everything to do with Japanese culture.
Kelly Clifton is leading the charge to get Rupert nominated for Hockeyville.

STORY AND VIDEO: Is Prince Rupert going to be the next Hockeyville?

Prince Rupert will be the next Kraft Hockeyville, if Kelly Clifton has anything to say about it.

Kelly Clifton is leading the charge to get Rupert nominated for Hockeyville.
Liam McChesney watches a North Delta player closely during the final game on Saturday.

Senior Rainmakers win Pitt Meadows tourney

The senior boys Rainmakers made history in Vancouver over the weekend by winning the Pitt Meadows Air Show tournament for the first time

Liam McChesney watches a North Delta player closely during the final game on Saturday.
The Rainmakers’ Eric Lees prepares to accept a pass on Saturday afternoon against Coast Tsimshian Academy as part of the Coastal Clash tournament at Charles Hays. The Rainmakers won the game 64-35 enroute to winning the tournament.

Rainmakers on a roll

Last weekend, the Rainmakers hosted the Coastal Clash tournament, winning the trophy in the process

The Rainmakers’ Eric Lees prepares to accept a pass on Saturday afternoon against Coast Tsimshian Academy as part of the Coastal Clash tournament at Charles Hays. The Rainmakers won the game 64-35 enroute to winning the tournament.
Seawolves’ Nic Pirillo follows the puck as Vanderhoof Bears’ defenceman Garrett Dick watches carefully. The Bantam Reps put up a good fight, but eventually fell to the visiting team 5-2 in their final regular-season game. Pirillo scored a goal in the third period.

Seawolves fall to Bears in final tune-up

The Bantam Seawolves took a step in the right direction with a close game against Vanderhoof on Saturday

Seawolves’ Nic Pirillo follows the puck as Vanderhoof Bears’ defenceman Garrett Dick watches carefully. The Bantam Reps put up a good fight, but eventually fell to the visiting team 5-2 in their final regular-season game. Pirillo scored a goal in the third period.

Sports in Brief: Jan. 18

Skeena Relay registration opens, Rampage end regular season, Fisherman's Sturling Spiel coming up

Rupert Rampage forward Ryan Stace-Smith fires a shot from in close on Williams Lake goalie Justin Foote. The Stampeders won the game 6-3 at the Jim Ciccone Civic Centre in Prince Rupert on Saturday night.

Stampeders drop Rampage

The Rupert Rampage scored three goals in less than three minutes to climb back from a three-goal deficit, but it wasn’t enough

Rupert Rampage forward Ryan Stace-Smith fires a shot from in close on Williams Lake goalie Justin Foote. The Stampeders won the game 6-3 at the Jim Ciccone Civic Centre in Prince Rupert on Saturday night.
Tanveen Sahdra trains at Red Shadow Boxing and Fitness every day — sometimes twice a day in the hopes of one day becoming a real fighter.

VIDEO and Story: MVP — Tanveen Sahdra, Fighting for every punch

Tanveen Sahdra is a Prince Rupert boxer-in-training with hopes of becoming a real fighter one day.

Tanveen Sahdra trains at Red Shadow Boxing and Fitness every day — sometimes twice a day in the hopes of one day becoming a real fighter.
Rupert Rampage forward Craig Munro waits out Kitimat defender Jeremy Brady before firing the puck on goalie Shahar Moudahi during Saturday night’s 12-0 Prince Rupert win. The Rampage also beat the Ice Demons 5-0 on Friday night.

VIDEO and Story: Rampage perfect in shutout weekend

The Prince Rupert Rampage kicked off 2017 by achieving something the team has never done, posting back-to-back shutouts.

Rupert Rampage forward Craig Munro waits out Kitimat defender Jeremy Brady before firing the puck on goalie Shahar Moudahi during Saturday night’s 12-0 Prince Rupert win. The Rampage also beat the Ice Demons 5-0 on Friday night.

Sports Briefs: Jan. 11

Brief sports stories from around the Prince Rupert area

Trinity Stegavig of the Seawolves and Toryn Daniels of Hazelton watch the puck in the corner. Rupert took the silver medal and Hazelton settled for third.

Seawolves nab silver in Bantam House tourney

The Bantam House Seawolves settled for silver in last weekend’s tournament in Prince Rupert.

Trinity Stegavig of the Seawolves and Toryn Daniels of Hazelton watch the puck in the corner. Rupert took the silver medal and Hazelton settled for third.
Kyler Reece embraces his five-foot-nine under-sized status with the Thompson Rivers University Wolfpack.

VIDEO and Story: Underdog Reece proving his mettle

It’s always been an uphill climb for Prince Rupert baller and former Rainmaker Kyler Reece.

Kyler Reece embraces his five-foot-nine under-sized status with the Thompson Rivers University Wolfpack.
Sarah McChesney wears the orange and black Wolfpack colours now, but she still bleeds Rainmaker.

VIDEO and Story: Swimming was my love

Sarah McChesney might be Prince Rupert’s biggest fan, but it’s only because the community has always been hers.

Sarah McChesney wears the orange and black Wolfpack colours now, but she still bleeds Rainmaker.

Sports Briefs: Dec. 21

Brief sports stories from around the Prince Rupert region.

Cindy Morrison, centre, accepts a cheque on behalf of the recreation department from Sheri Pringle of Oceanside Sports and Marc Page from Loaded Sports. Each business owner donated $300 for the recreation access program, which is equivalent to an individual pass for one year.

Recreation for all

The Recreation Access Program eliminates financial barriers for people to get involved in sports.

Cindy Morrison, centre, accepts a cheque on behalf of the recreation department from Sheri Pringle of Oceanside Sports and Marc Page from Loaded Sports. Each business owner donated $300 for the recreation access program, which is equivalent to an individual pass for one year.
Leo Rutherford bought a boat in June and now he can be seen many times every week on the water with his surf board, looking for his next chance to ride the waves.

VIDEO and Story – Chasing Waves: MVP of the Week, Leo Rutherford

Prince Rupert's Leo Rutherford is a surfing enthusiast, finding time to catch waves whenever possible.

Leo Rutherford bought a boat in June and now he can be seen many times every week on the water with his surf board, looking for his next chance to ride the waves.
The 1946-2002 Rainmakers are the alumni tournament champions once again, defeating the 2003-2009 team 89-73 in the championship game on Saturday night at Charles Hays Secondary School. Brody Bishop, third from right, sank 49 points in the win.

VIDEO and Story: Elder Rainmakers’ dynasty continues

It’s a different year, but the same champions as always in the Rainmakers Alumni Tournament at Charles Hays Secondary School on the weekend.

The 1946-2002 Rainmakers are the alumni tournament champions once again, defeating the 2003-2009 team 89-73 in the championship game on Saturday night at Charles Hays Secondary School. Brody Bishop, third from right, sank 49 points in the win.
Rupert Rampage captain Jared Meers, right, grabs the rebound after the Smithers Steelheads failed to put the puck past goalie Brett Roth in Saturday’s 5-3 Rampage loss at the Jim Ciccone Civic Centre.

VIDEO and Story: Late Rampage rally falls short

The Rupert Rampage stumbled into the Christmas break with a 5-3 loss on Saturday night to the Smithers Steelheads.

Rupert Rampage captain Jared Meers, right, grabs the rebound after the Smithers Steelheads failed to put the puck past goalie Brett Roth in Saturday’s 5-3 Rampage loss at the Jim Ciccone Civic Centre.
Ben Rabel and Quinn Leighton defend against the Handsworth Royals during last week's No Regrets tournament in Vancouver.

Sports Briefs: Dec. 14

No Regrets Basketball Tournament, ANBT teams make the cut and more

Ben Rabel and Quinn Leighton defend against the Handsworth Royals during last week's No Regrets tournament in Vancouver.
Eric Lees, left, and Mason DiLeta try to steal the ball from their opponent during the soccer season in June. The boys were on Rupert’s U15 team that is a part of Prince Rupert Youth Soccer Association.

Youth soccer updates

Prince Rupert Youth Soccer Association (PRYSA) held its annual general meeting last month and several updates came out of that.

Eric Lees, left, and Mason DiLeta try to steal the ball from their opponent during the soccer season in June. The boys were on Rupert’s U15 team that is a part of Prince Rupert Youth Soccer Association.