National Sports
Jets need to pick up their play as first-round series shifts to Colorado
By Gregory Strong, The Canadian Press on April 25th, 2024
DENVER – Resting on top of an audio speaker just inside the entrance to the Winnipeg Jets’ locker-room sits a reminder of what the NHL team is fighting for. A blue board, complete with team logo and Stanley Cup in the background, has plastic slots for 16 hockey pucks — one for each post-season victory. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Don’t compare me to Jennifer Jones, says Canadian curler Chelsea Carey
By Donna Spencer, The Canadian Press on April 25th, 2024
Chelsea Carey wants to be clear. She’s not trying to fill Jennifer Jones’s curling shoes. Carey has been handed the skipping reins of Jones’s young team ranked second in Canada and fourth in the world. Six-time Canadian champion Jones, also a two-time world champ and an Olympic gold medallist, retired from team curling earlier this ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Two goals from McKenna led Canada to 6-3 win over Sweden at U18 worlds
By The Canadian Press on April 25th, 2024
VANTAA, Finland – Gavin McKenna scored twice in the span of one minute and 45 seconds in the first period as Canada opened with a 6-3 win over Sweden on Thursday at the world men’s under-18 hockey championship. Jett Luchanko had a goal and an assist and Malcolm Spence, Matthew Schaeffer and Carson Wetsch also ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A look at hockey broadcasting legend Bob Cole’s most iconic calls
By The Canadian Press on April 25th, 2024
Bob Cole, the legendary voice of Canadian hockey for over five decades, died Wednesday at 90 in St. John’s, N.L. Famous for his ‘Oh baby!’ catchphrase, Cole’s play-by-play on CBC’s ‘Hockey Night in Canada’ marked an era of unforgettable moments on the ice. Here’s a look back at some of his most iconic calls. “They’re ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Two goals from McKenna lead Canada to 6-3 win over Sweden at U18 worlds
By The Canadian Press on April 25th, 2024
VANTAA, Finland – Gavin McKenna scored twice and Canada opened with a 6-3 win over Sweden on Thursday at the world men’s under-18 hockey championship. Jett Luchanko had a goal and an assist and Malcolm Spence, Matthew Schaeffer and Carson Wetsch also scored for Canada. Porter Martone added two assists. Carter Geroge made 26 saves ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Auger-Aliassime, Fernandez both advance at Madrid Open
By The Canadian Press on April 25th, 2024
MADRID – Leylah Fernandez advanced to the women’s third round at the Madrid Open tennis tournament Thursday, while fellow Canadian Félix Auger-Aliassime won his opening-round match in the men’s competition. Fernandez, who had a bye in the first round as the 32nd seed, defeated Russia’s Anastasia Potapova 7-5, 6-3 in 91 minutes. The 21-year-old from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘I love getting booed’: Canucks ready for playoffs in hostile territory
By Gemma Karstens-Smith, The Canadian Press on April 25th, 2024
NASHVILLE – Rick Tocchet expects boos to rain down when his Vancouver Canucks take the ice on Friday. That’s exactly how it should be, the head coach said. The Canucks will be in hostile territory as their first-round playoff series with the Predators shifts to Nashville for Game. Being the despised opponent is a role ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Members of NHL community and beyond pay tribute to legendary broadcaster Bob Cole
By The Canadian Press on April 25th, 2024
Members of the NHL community and beyond paid tribute Bob Cole on Thursday after the legendary broadcaster died at age 90. He died Wednesday night in St. John’s, N.L., surrounded by his family, his daughter, Megan Cole, told the CBC. Cole, an influential voice in broadcasting for more than half a century, brought life to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!How David prepared for Goliath. A look inside the Simcoe County Rovers’ locker room
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on April 25th, 2024
TORONTO – There were tears in the Simcoe County Rovers’ locker room ahead of Wednesday’s Canadian Championship game against Toronto FC as players’ family and friends offered love and support by video. “Go Rovers,” was the repeated refrain from loved ones young and old. “So proud of you and the hard work and dedication that’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada into playoffs at mixed curling worlds, will play Estonia in qualifying round
By The Canadian Press on April 25th, 2024
ÖSTERSUND, Sweden – Canada’s Kadriana and Colton Lott won their final two group-stage games Thursday and advanced into the playoffs at the world mixed doubles curling championship. The husband-and-wife team from Gimli, Man., needed just one win to clinch a spot, which they did with an 11-4 win over Australia in Thursday’s early draw. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Remembering legendary hockey broadcaster Bob Cole. Oh baby, what a life
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on April 25th, 2024
Bob Cole, a welcome voice for Canadian hockey fans for a half-century, has died at the age of 90. Born June 24, 1933, the St. John’s, N.L., native provided a distinctive soundtrack to Canada’s game. He was known for his signature “Oh baby” call, an expression that was not restricted to hockey arenas. “He’s been ... Read More »
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