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Langley Rockers — Brent Ponak, Katie Kovacs, Ryerson Shelvey, Shane Winter with Head Coach Tracy Boyd and Assistant Coach Hudson Shelvey — took silver in curling at the 2023 Special Olympics B.C. Winter Games in Kamloops. (Facebook)

Every Langley athlete won a medal at Special Olympics B.C. Winter Games in Kamloops

Gold, silver and bronze

Langley Rockers — Brent Ponak, Katie Kovacs, Ryerson Shelvey, Shane Winter with Head Coach Tracy Boyd and Assistant Coach Hudson Shelvey — took silver in curling at the 2023 Special Olympics B.C. Winter Games in Kamloops. (Facebook)
Brett Mirwald was solid in goal Saturday, Jan. 4, stopping 50 of 54 shots, but the Giants were unable to convert on the power play until it was too late as Kamloops came into the Langley Events Centre and defeated the Giants 4-2 Saturday night. (Rob Wilton/Special to Langley Advance Times)

VIDEO: A great game by netminder not enough for Vancouver Giants win

We won third period, coach says

  • Feb 5, 2023
Brett Mirwald was solid in goal Saturday, Jan. 4, stopping 50 of 54 shots, but the Giants were unable to convert on the power play until it was too late as Kamloops came into the Langley Events Centre and defeated the Giants 4-2 Saturday night. (Rob Wilton/Special to Langley Advance Times)
Kelowna Rockets outmaneuver the Vancouver Giants in a thrilling game, securing a 5-4 victory on Friday night. (Steve Dunsmoor)

Vancouver Giants fall to Kelowna Rockets in a close game

5-4 defeat despite impressive start from Cull and Palmieri

Kelowna Rockets outmaneuver the Vancouver Giants in a thrilling game, securing a 5-4 victory on Friday night. (Steve Dunsmoor)
Regan Yee edges out Abby Nichols at the line as both women get big personal bests of 8:48.53 and 8:48.58. Yee starts the year with two races, two wins, and two personal bests. (Justin Britton/Citius Magazine).

Runner selected to represent Canada at World Cross Country Championships

The announcement came in the midst of a winning streak for former Langley athlete Regan Yee

  • Feb 4, 2023
Regan Yee edges out Abby Nichols at the line as both women get big personal bests of 8:48.53 and 8:48.58. Yee starts the year with two races, two wins, and two personal bests. (Justin Britton/Citius Magazine).
Shooting Eagles pushed their winning streak to three games – and now own a share of first place. (Photos courtesy of Langley Events Centre)

Shooting Eagles, Black Fish – week 10 winners in Arena Lacrosse League West Division action

Teams are back in action next week

Shooting Eagles pushed their winning streak to three games – and now own a share of first place. (Photos courtesy of Langley Events Centre)
Vancouver Giants fell to the Prince Albert Raiders 4-1 on Wednesday night at Langley Events Centre. (Rob Wilton, Vancouver Giants/Special to Langley Advance Times)

VIDEO: Rematch years in making for Vancouver Giants

Results similar: Prince Albert Raiders defeat G-Men, 4-1, at Langley Events Centre Wednesday night

Vancouver Giants fell to the Prince Albert Raiders 4-1 on Wednesday night at Langley Events Centre. (Rob Wilton, Vancouver Giants/Special to Langley Advance Times)
Shaan Hundal joins Vancouver FC’s roster as the ninth addition to the team ahead of their inaugural CPL season. (Special to Langley Advance Times)

Vancouver FC adds forward Shaan Hundal to roster

Langley-based team continues to build squad ahead of inaugural CPL season

Shaan Hundal joins Vancouver FC’s roster as the ninth addition to the team ahead of their inaugural CPL season. (Special to Langley Advance Times)
Rocco Romeo joined Vancouver FC as the club’s sixth signing ahead of their inaugural season in the Canadian Premier League. The Canadian Premier League franchise has announced it will hold its first home game in Willoughby Community Park at the Langley Events Centre on May 7. (file)

Vancouver FC home opener set for May 7

First of 14 to be played in Willoughby Community Park at the Langley Events Centre

  • Jan 31, 2023
Rocco Romeo joined Vancouver FC as the club’s sixth signing ahead of their inaugural season in the Canadian Premier League. The Canadian Premier League franchise has announced it will hold its first home game in Willoughby Community Park at the Langley Events Centre on May 7. (file)
Langley’s Jordan Schmidt, seen here in an undated file photo, earned the GNAC Men’s Track Athlete of the Week award during a Seattle meet. (Wilson Wong, SFU/Special to Langley Advance Times)

Langley’s Jordan Schmidt wins GNAC Men’s Track Athlete of the Week award

Running for SFU Red Leafs at Seattle meet

Langley’s Jordan Schmidt, seen here in an undated file photo, earned the GNAC Men’s Track Athlete of the Week award during a Seattle meet. (Wilson Wong, SFU/Special to Langley Advance Times)
The Vancouver Giants will hit the ice in their Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles-inspired jerseys, ready to take on the Tri-City Americans while supporting a great cause. (Diana Hong/Special to Langley Advance Times)

Vancouver Giants to host Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles night for BC Children’s Hospital

Jerseys to be auctioned on Feb. 5

The Vancouver Giants will hit the ice in their Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles-inspired jerseys, ready to take on the Tri-City Americans while supporting a great cause. (Diana Hong/Special to Langley Advance Times)
Last year, the first in-person Christy Fraser Memorial Invitational since pandemic restrictions were eased drew more than 1,000 to the Langley Events Centre fieldhouse. This year, the event has been extended for three days to four, running Feb 2-5. (file photo by Gary Ahuja, Langley Events Centre)

Christy Fraser Memorial Invitational marks 30th anniversary in Langley

Annual gymnastics event has grown so much, it has been extended to four days

Last year, the first in-person Christy Fraser Memorial Invitational since pandemic restrictions were eased drew more than 1,000 to the Langley Events Centre fieldhouse. This year, the event has been extended for three days to four, running Feb 2-5. (file photo by Gary Ahuja, Langley Events Centre)
Langley Olympians Swim Club competitor Katelyn Schroeder won the 100m and 200m backstroke events at the UBC Winter Warm Up meet on Jan. 21. (file)

Two firsts for Schroeder at UBC Winter Warm Up meet

One of 13 Langley Olympians Swim Club members to compete

  • Jan 29, 2023
Langley Olympians Swim Club competitor Katelyn Schroeder won the 100m and 200m backstroke events at the UBC Winter Warm Up meet on Jan. 21. (file)
Langley’s Jessica and Sophia Wisotzki combined for 46-points as the Red Leafs staged an epic third quarter surge for a road win over Alaska on Saturday, Jan. 28. (file)

Langley’s Wisotzki siblings combine for big road trip victory by SFU Red Leafs

Ended four-game losing streak

  • Jan 29, 2023
Langley’s Jessica and Sophia Wisotzki combined for 46-points as the Red Leafs staged an epic third quarter surge for a road win over Alaska on Saturday, Jan. 28. (file)
Vancouver Giants forward Ty Halaburda fought for the puck as the G-Men fell to the Kelowna Rockets at Prospera Place on Saturday night, Jan. 28. (Steve Dunsmoor/Special to Langley Advance Times)

VIDEO: Vancouver Giants fall in fourth game against Kelowna

Next, Prince Albert

  • Jan 29, 2023
Vancouver Giants forward Ty Halaburda fought for the puck as the G-Men fell to the Kelowna Rockets at Prospera Place on Saturday night, Jan. 28. (Steve Dunsmoor/Special to Langley Advance Times)
The Vancouver Giants in action during their 3-1 victory over the Kelowna Rockets at home on Jan, 27. (Rob Wilton/Special to Langley Advance Times)

Giants take second straight win against Rockets

‘home crowd happy’

The Vancouver Giants in action during their 3-1 victory over the Kelowna Rockets at home on Jan, 27. (Rob Wilton/Special to Langley Advance Times)
TWU’s Derek Epp is up for University Athlete of the Year honours at Sport BC’s 55th Annual Athlete of the Year Awards. (TWU)

Langley finalists named in Sport BC Athlete of the Year awards.

TWU Spartans women’s volleyball and Langley Rams teams find out who won Team of the Year in March

TWU’s Derek Epp is up for University Athlete of the Year honours at Sport BC’s 55th Annual Athlete of the Year Awards. (TWU)
Wednesday night game at Langley Events Centre showcased top NHL draft talent from the Western Hockey League, Ontario Hockey League and Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. (Photos courtesy of Ryan Molag/Langley Events Centre)

Team White defeats Team Red 4-2 at 2023 kubota CHL/NHL top prospects game

Connor Bedard finished with six shots on goal

  • Jan 26, 2023
Wednesday night game at Langley Events Centre showcased top NHL draft talent from the Western Hockey League, Ontario Hockey League and Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. (Photos courtesy of Ryan Molag/Langley Events Centre)
Wednesday night game at Langley Events Centre showcased top NHL draft talent from the Western Hockey League, Ontario Hockey League and Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. (Photos courtesy of Ryan Molag/Langley Events Centre)

Team White defeats Team Red 4-2 at 2023 kubota CHL/NHL top prospects game

Connor Bedard finished with six shots on goal

  • Jan 26, 2023
Wednesday night game at Langley Events Centre showcased top NHL draft talent from the Western Hockey League, Ontario Hockey League and Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. (Photos courtesy of Ryan Molag/Langley Events Centre)
About 30 novice players turned out for a girls-only ball hockey tri-it event at the George Preston Sports Box on Saturday, Jan. 21, part of a campaign to get more girls into the game. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)

Langley-based ball hockey league aims to get girls into the game

Dozens attend female-only try-it session at George Preston

About 30 novice players turned out for a girls-only ball hockey tri-it event at the George Preston Sports Box on Saturday, Jan. 21, part of a campaign to get more girls into the game. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)
Langley Rivermen, seen here in action in December, will be looking to bounce back from a rough road trip on home ice at George Preston arena, a Throwback Thursday event (Jan. 26). (Langley Advance Times file)

Langley Rivermen hope to recover from rough road trip

Three games in three days, no wins

Langley Rivermen, seen here in action in December, will be looking to bounce back from a rough road trip on home ice at George Preston arena, a Throwback Thursday event (Jan. 26). (Langley Advance Times file)