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UNBC HOCKEY TEAM GOES FOR GOLD

Powder King
Blues Hit Prince

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by dayle bowyer

Powder King will not open; to
the disappointment of local ski en-
thusiasts. The retreat went into re-
ceivership in August, when the
owners failed to repay loans to a
private lender and the provincial
government. Provincial govern-
ment spokesperson Larry Vincent
confirms that a court appointed
Receiver Manager will not be able
to keep the resort open. The re-
ceiver had hoped to run the hill
while he looked for buyers. “He
needed loans to get the equipment
ready and buy supplies” said
Vincent.

“He needed loans to get the
equipment ready and buy
supplies” said Vincent.

The request for a provincial guar-
antee for the loans was turned
down by the treasury board. Be-
cause of this the resort will not
open this season. No one is sure
what this will mean to the people
who have already purchased sea-
son tickets. The Receiver has been
unavailable for comment.

by Jason Morris

Hockey has come to UNBC for
the second year, and here’s the de-
tails.

After a grueling training camp
at Whistler Mountain, the resolu-
tion of several contract holdouts,
and the acquisition of another top
Russian star, the UNBC hockey
team began their exhibition sched-
ule in the Prince George Recre-
ation League with high hopes.

These hopes were soon dashed.
One problem was unfamiliarity:
many new players weren’t used to
playing with each other. Another
problem was the team had no
pucks. The main problem was
definitely the coaching staff: there
wasn’t one. Still, every game was
close, and, being composed en-
tirely of UNBC students, the team
was definitely smarter than ail
competitors.

Now, with league games begin-

ning, the puck is starting to bounce

their way. A recent match against
Canfor/Custom Stitch Devils wit-
nessed a 9-3 blowout in favor of
UNBC. Goal tending was superb
forwards were passing the puck,
defencemen were clearing the
front of the net, and the sold-out
crowd was treated to three periods

of impressive hockey. The team
also didn’t back down when
Canfor would vent its frustration
with unsportsmanlike play.

Players include James Doucette,
Kris Hicke, Trent Turner, Dwayne
Anderson, Darren Hynes, Dave
Cullen, Jaime Dewinitz, Dave
Chiarello, Duncan Moss, Kurt
Budeshein, Chad Lamarche, Jason
Morris, and Kevin McKamey.
Every player is.an integral part of
the team, and morale is currently
high: the team has every intention
of making it to the finals again this
year; winning it too.

The UNBC hockey team plays
best when fans come.out to sup-
port them. Look for their sched-
ule (which includes a game in the
new Multiplex) in the Fitness Cen-
tre, and come out and cheer the
Gold.

-by Jason Morris

Halloween Movie Guide Continue frim page 13

It’s true that Halloween isn’t as fun as it used to be: getting your bag of
candy ripped off by the bigger kids and having your vampire cape catch
on fire because your best friend gets a little close with his sparkler.
That’s why watching a few scary movies can bring back some of the
excitement. Remember though, to never forget about issues like the
environment and political correctness. Maybe after the movie then, a
costumed protest of some sort would be in order.

by Jason “Friday the 13th” Morris

to be or not to be a mascot

The question has been asked many times over the last
few weeks, “What will be the Mascot of UNBC?”

Let’s do a little reflection. . .

Last Spring a contest was run to assist the Mascot Com-
mittee in establishing the UNBC Mascot. From the
entries three possibilities were shortlisted, one of which
was chosen based on the contest criteria. Upon fur-
ther investigation it was discovered another Canadian
University had the same Mascot. In discussions with
that University it was recently determined that UNBC
would not use that Symbol as our mascot. As a result
the committee has elected to reopen the contest and is
attempting to collect as much input from our students
as possible.

We have listed a few of the better choices for our Mas-
cot on the accompanying ballot form. We are asking
all students to select their favorite. Please notice that
there is also three blank lines that have been left for
your suggestions. We have also included a comments
area for the substantiation of your choice. Once you
have completed the form, place it in one of the Mascot
Boxes located at the Students Service Office, Student
Society Office, the Fitness Center office, and the Cash-
ier in the Cafeteria.

All forms will be collected from the boxes on Novem-
ber 3rd. The information gathered will assist the com-

mittee in making a final se-
lection which will be an-
nounced once approved by
the President’s Council.

The Committee is looking

for a Mascot that will as-
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creative side of your brai
Take a few minutes to co
plete the ballot and help
build a proud university.

sist in creating a sense of
community, school spirit
and pride at UNBC and po-
tentially identify future
athletic teams.

This is your chance to as-

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