Barron scores OT power-play goal as Canadiens edge Jets 3-2
By Judy Owen, The Canadian Press on December 18th, 2023
WINNIPEG – Justin Barron scored a power-play goal 1:09 into overtime to lift the Montreal Canadiens to a 3-2 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Monday. Barron fired the puck through traffic to beat goalie Connor Hellebuyck. Josh Anderson and Christian Dvorak also scored for the Canadiens (14-13-4), who have points in four of their ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trent has season-high points, rebounds as Raptors rally past Hornets 114-99
By John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press on December 18th, 2023
TORONTO – Gary Trent Jr. came off the bench for a season-high 22 points and 10 rebounds as the Toronto Raptors rallied past the undermanned Charlotte Hornets 114-99 on Monday. It was Trent’s first career double-double. Pascal Siakam led all scorers with 27 points and added eight rebounds and eight assists for Toronto (11-15). Scottie ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Senators believe Martin is ‘perfect fit’ to take over as coach
By Lisa Wallace, The Canadian Press on December 18th, 2023
OTTAWA – The slumping Ottawa Senators are looking for consistency and believe Jacques Martin is the coach who can best deliver it. The Senators announced Monday they had relieved D.J. Smith of his coaching duties and named Martin as interim head coach. Daniel Alfredsson will also join Martin’s staff as an assistant coach to replace ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hornets’ Miles Bridges denied access to Canada for NBA game due to legal problems
By Steve Reed, The Associated Press on December 18th, 2023
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges has been denied entrance to Canada due to his past legal problems and will not be available to play Monday night in Toronto against the Raptors. A team official confirmed that Bridges would be listed as not with the team for personal reasons on the official scoresheet. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Whitecaps move Champions Cup game to Langford due to B.C. Place scheduling conflict
By The Canadian Press on December 18th, 2023
VANCOUVER – The Vancouver Whitecaps are shifting their CONCACAF Champions Cup game on Feb. 7 to Starlight Stadium in Langford, B.C., because of a scheduling conflict at B.C. Place, the club’s home stadium. Vancouver entertains Mexican club Tigres UANL in the first round of the 27-team competition. The first leg will take place on Vancouver ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hornets’ Miles Bridges denied access to Canada for NBA game due to legal problems, AP source says
By Steve Reed, The Associated Press on December 18th, 2023
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) – Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges has been denied entrance to Canada for an NBA game due to his past legal problems, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Monday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the Hornets are still working through the appropriate channels in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian forward Marcus Caldeira looks forward to taking next step in MLS SuperDraft
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on December 18th, 2023
Having already made his mark in two seasons at West Virginia University, Canadian forward Marcus Caldeira now hopes to step it up a notch. That door could open in Tuesday’s MLS SuperDraft, given the league has expanded the eligible player pool to sophomores and juniors. “It’s been my dream since I was a little kid ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto FC GM says club intends to use first overall pick in MLS SuperDraft
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on December 18th, 2023
It’s been 10 years since Toronto FC last held the top pick in the MLS SuperDraft and the club traded away that selection. New England, the beneficiary of that deal, used it to select Andrew Farrell. Still going strong at 31, the veteran defender remains with the Revolution and now leads all MLS players in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ottawa Senators fire head coach D.K. Smith, name Jacques Martin interim replacement
By The Canadian Press on December 18th, 2023
OTTAWA – The Ottawa Senators have fired head coach D.J. Smith amid yet another losing season in the nation’s capital. The Senators made the announcement a day after Ottawa lost its fourth straight game with a 6-3 defeat to the Vegas Golden Knights on Sunday. Jacques Martin will take over on an interim basis. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Ottawa Senators fire head coach Smith, name Martin interim replacement
By The Canadian Press on December 18th, 2023
OTTAWA – The Ottawa Senators have fired head coach D.J. Smith. Jacques Martin has been named interim head coach. More coming... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MacKinnon, Demko, Dobson named NHL’s three stars of the week
By The Canadian Press on December 18th, 2023
NEW YORK – Colorado Avalanche centre Nathan MacKinnon, Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko and New York Islanders defenceman Noah Dobson have been named the NHL’s three stars of the week. MacKinnon extended his league-best active point streak to 15 games with three goals and four assists in four contests. MacKinnon, who has eight goals and ... Read More »
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