Canadian Alexander earns World Cup men’s downhill bronze medal
By The Canadian Press on February 17th, 2024
KVITFJELL, NORWAY – Canadian Cam Alexander captured a bronze medal Saturday in a men’s World Cup downhill ski race. Alexander, of North Vancouver, B.C., finished third in a time of one minute 44.81 seconds. Switzerland’s Niels Hintermann secured the gold medal, finishing 0.08 seconds ahead of Austrian Vincent Kriechmayr. Alexander also won a World Cup ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Prince Harry wraps visit to B.C., promises ‘epic week’ for next year’s Invictus Games
By Ashley Joannou and Darryl Greer, The Canadian Press on February 17th, 2024
VANCOUVER – Prince Harry told attendees gathered to mark the end of his three-day trip to British Columbia that next year’s Invictus Games in the province will be about more than athletes winning medals. The Duke of Sussex spoke to about 200 people, including athletes, at a dinner in Vancouver on Friday which he attended ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WHL roundup: Luke Mistelbacher scores twice as Broncos trounce Pats 7-2
By The Canadian Press on February 17th, 2024
REGINA – Luke Mistelbacher scored twice as the Swift Current Broncos topped the Regina Pats 7-2 on Friday night in the Western Hockey League. Clarke Caswell had a goal and two assists while Conor Geekie, Josh Filmon and Brady Birnie pitched in a goal and an assist each for Swift Current (28-19-6). Jakub Dvorak also ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jordan Martinook scores 16 seconds in, Hurricanes roll over Coyotes 5-1
By John Marshall, The Associated Press on February 16th, 2024
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) – The Carolina Hurricanes got a goal before the fans had settled into their seats and scored again a few minutes later. Their goalie was good all night, ensuring the early lead would hold. Jordan Martinook scored 16 seconds into the game, Pyotr Kochetkov stopped 30 shots and the Hurricanes blew past ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sports scoreboard for Friday, Feb. 16, 2024
By The Canadian Press on February 16th, 2024
Friday’s Scoreboard PWHL Toronto 3 Montreal 0 — NHL Carolina 5 Arizona 1 — AHL Laval 5 Hartford 2 Toronto 4 Belleville 3 Cleveland 4 Grand Rapids 3 Bridgeport 3 Providence 2 Rochester 5 WB/Scranton 3 Rockford 4 Chicago 0 Texas 6 Iowa 4 Ontario 8 Tucson 1 — NLL Halifax 14 Buffalo 12 Toronto ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Einarson opens defence of Canadian curling title with a win, but minus lead Harris
By Donna Spencer, The Canadian Press on February 16th, 2024
CALGARY – Kerri Einarson opened her bid for a record fifth straight Canadian women’s curling championship with a victory, but minus lead Briane Harris whose absence went unexplained. Neither the skip nor Curling Canada provided an explanation Friday on why Harris was abruptly deemed “ineligible” to compete at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts in Calgary. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Montreal’s Mathurin caps Pacers’ All-Star celebration with Rising Stars MVP, title in 26-13 win
By Michael Marot, The Associated Press on February 16th, 2024
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) – Indiana guard Bennedict Mathurin of Montreal put on a show for Pacers fans Friday night, earning the Rising Stars MVP award after scoring 13 points in a 26-13 victory in the championship game. San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama didn’t make it that far. Despite scoring 11 points, his team was eliminated ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bennedict Mathurin caps Pacers’ All-Star celebration with Rising Stars MVP, title in 26-13 win
By Michael Marot, The Associated Press on February 16th, 2024
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) – Indiana guard Bennedict Mathurin put on a show for Pacers fans Friday night, earning the Rising Stars MVP award after scoring 13 points in a 26-13 victory in the championship game. San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama didn’t make it that far. Despite scoring 11 points, his team was eliminated in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!OHL roundup: Kieron Walton scores hat trick as Wolves defeat Spirit 6-3
By The Canadian Press on February 16th, 2024
SUDBURY, Ont. – Kieron Walton scored a hat trick as the Sudbury Wolves defeated the Saginaw Spirit 6-3 in Ontario Hockey League action on Friday night. Dalibor Dvorský had a goal and two assists, Evan Konyen had a goal and an assist, and Ryan Pryce also scored for Sudbury (31-15-6). Chase Coughlan pitched in with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!QMJHL roundup: Houde scores twice as Eagles defeat Mooseheads 5-3
By The Canadian Press on February 16th, 2024
SYDNEY, N.S. – Olivier Houde scored twice as the Cape Breton Eagles defeated the Halifax Mooseheads 5-3 on Friday night in the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League. Cam MacDonald scored the game-winning goal early in the third period to go with two assists, while Luke Patterson and Charles-Antoine Lavallée also scored for Cape Breton (29-22-2). ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Aaliyah Edwards leads No. 15 UConn women over Georgetown 85-44
By The Associated Press on February 16th, 2024
STORRS, Conn. (AP) – Canada’s Aaliyah Edwards finished with 26 points and a season-high 16 rebounds, Paige Bueckers scored 21 and No. 15 Connecticut breezed to an 85-44 victory over Georgetown on Friday night. Edwards, of Kingston, Ont., made 11 of 16 shots and 4 of 5 free throws for the Huskies (22-5, 14-0 Big ... Read More »
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