A look at May of 2010, and the local sports happenings in the pages of The Citizen's sports section:
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B.C. Hockey backs Prince George's bid for the 2012 TELUS Cup tournament, but will have to outbid the Alberta representative.
Biathlete Megan Tandy looks back at her year, including the 2010 Winter Olympic Games.
Longtime president and coach Tom Masich steps away from the Prince George Track and Field Club.
Former CNC volleyball coach Chris Dahl takes over the Camosun College Chargers program.
The World Baseball Challenge sets up a marketing agreement with a sports business program out of New York.
Mitch Elliott, a member of the WHL's Seattle Thunderbirds, returns home to return his track training.
The IDL Knights baseball team takes top spot in the opening tournament of the season, in Maple Ridge.
Alex Forsberg, the top pick in the WHL bantam draft, signs an education contract with the Prince George Cougars.
Shawn Rice is named president of the Prince George Minor Hockey Association, with Kevan Brienen moving into the role of past-president.
Runner Shar Jackson finishes second at the BMO Vancouver Marathon.
B.C. Lions players come to town as part of a football camp at the Northern Sport Centre.
UNBC is denied in its bid to join CIS, no real surprise considering the program did not have an athletic director in place for nearly 10 months.
The Prince George Gnats rugby team opens its season with a 42-17 win over the Vernon Jackals.
PGARA sees street stocks return to the racing schedule at the local track.
The North Cariboo Senior Soccer League icebreaker consists of shorter games, to get players back into the swing of things.
Former Prince George Cougars player Dustin Byfuglien plays a major role as the Chicago Blackhawks advance through the NHL playoffs, eventually winning the Stanley Cup.
Judoka Stefan Zwiers claims bronze at the senior nationals in Quebec.
The BCHL suspends the Williams Lake Timberwolves franchise yet again, leaving the Prince George Spruce Kings and Quesnel Millionaires as the only two franchises north of Cache Creek.
The high school track and field meet gets set, with lower numbers than have been seen in the past.
Charlie Strandlund, a member of the Prince George Westcana Electric Axemen, signs a pro contract with the Golden League's Victoria Seals.
The local lawn bowling organization puts out a plea for new players.
The once-strong Grays junior baseball program, started by John Kazakoff, is allowed to die by current operator Ken Wood.
The NHL players association donates hockey equipment to the PGSS hockey program.
Racer Cliff Hucul, in a three-part series, remembers his time on the track, including the Indy 500.
Brett Bulmer, a local minor hockey product who plays for the Kelowna Rockets, gets ready for an NHL draft that will see him combine with friend Brett Connolly and make city hockey history.
