February 23rd, 2025

National Sports

Red Wings overwhelm Kraken 6-2 for 7th straight win

By Dana Gauruder, The Associated Press on January 12th, 2025

DETROIT (AP) – Patrick Kane scored during Detroit’s fast start, and the Red Wings beat the Seattle Kraken 6-2 on Sunday for their seventh consecutive victory. Marco Kasper, J.T. Compher, Alex DeBrincat and Kane scored as Detroit opened a 4-0 lead 7:53 into the first period. Erik Gustafsson and Dylan Larkin added second-period goals for ... Read More »

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The Hurricanes retire Eric Staal’s jersey in pregame ceremony

By Doug Bonjour, The Associated Press on January 12th, 2025

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) – Eric Staal became the fourth player to have his number retired by the Carolina Hurricanes when his No. 12 was raised at the Lenovo Center prior to the team’s game against the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday. The Thunder Bay, Ontario, native and former No. 2 draft pick spent 12 of his ... Read More »

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Schroeder posts 2nd straight shutout, Eldridge scores game-winner in OT; Sirens beat Sceptres 1-0

By The Associated Press on January 12th, 2025

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) – Corinne Schroeder did not allow a goal in her second straight game and Jessie Eldridge scored the game-winning goal with a minute left in overtime as the New York Sirens beat the Toronto Sceptres 1-0 on Sunday. Schroeder blanked Minnesota, making 26 saves in New York’s 5-0 win over the Minnesota ... Read More »

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Spaun grabs one-stroke lead at Sony Open, Taylor two shots back

By Doug Ferguson, The Associated Press on January 11th, 2025

HONOLULU (AP) – Stephan Jaeger had nine birdies for the lowest round this week at Waialae, and two of the most important holes for him Saturday in the Sony Open were pars. Jaeger knows dropping a shot is losing ground, and the way the Sony Open is playing out, no one can afford to do ... Read More »

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Sports scoreboard for Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025

By The Canadian Press on January 11th, 2025

Saturday’s Scoreboard NHL Vancouver 3 Toronto 0 Calgary 2 Los Angeles 1 Winnipeg 3 Colorado 0 Ottawa 5 Pittsburgh 0 Edmonton 4 Chicago 3 Dallas 2 Montreal 1 (SO) Boston 4 Florida 3 (OT) New Jersey 3 Tampa Bay 2 (OT) Seattle 6 Buffalo 2 Philadelphia 6 Anaheim 0 Columbus 2 St. Louis 1 Washington ... Read More »

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WHL roundup: Halaburda helps Giants beat Rockets 6-4

By The Canadian Press on January 11th, 2025

LANGLEY, B.C. – Ty Halaburda scored twice and Colton Roberts had a goal and assist as the Vancouver Giants edged the visiting Kelowna Rockets 6-4 in Western Hockey League action on Saturday at Langley Events Centre. Connor Levis, Tyler Thorpe and London Hoilett also scored for the Giants (20-16-5-0). Ryan Lin, Jaden Lipinski and Cameron ... Read More »

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OHL roundup: Vaughan scores in OT as Steelheads beat Battalion 6-5

By The Canadian Press on January 11th, 2025

BRAMPTON, Ont. – Peter Vaughan scored at 4:48 of overtime as the Brampton Steelheads edged the visiting North Bay Battalion 6-5 in Ontario Hockey League action on Saturday at the CAA Centre. Ethan Procyszyn scored three goals for the Steelheads (19-15-5-0), while Jacob LeBlanc and Andrew LeBlanc also netted singles. Angus MacDonell scored twice for ... Read More »

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Robertson scores shootout winner, Stars edge Canadiens 2-1 for seventh win in a row

By Daniel Rainbird, The Canadian Press on January 11th, 2025

MONTREAL – Jason Robertson scored the shootout winner to lift the surging Dallas Stars past the Montreal Canadiens 2-1 for their seventh consecutive victory on Saturday night. Robertson scored the only goal of the shootout while goalie Jake Oettinger stopped Patrik Laine, Cole Caufield and Nick Suzuki. Oettinger made 30 saves and Jamie Benn scored ... Read More »

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Hyman nets winner as Oilers rally to beat Blackhawks 4-3

By Jay Cohen, The Associated Press on January 11th, 2025

CHICAGO (AP) – Zach Hyman scored a tiebreaking power-play goal in the third period, and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-3 on Saturday night. Adam Henrique, Corey Perry and Vasily Podkolzin also scored for the Oilers, who closed out a 3-1 road trip. Leon Draisaitl had two assists. Chicago lost for the eighth ... Read More »

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Cunningham’s triple-double leads Pistons to 123-114 win over Raptors

By Dave Hogg, The Associated Press on January 11th, 2025

DETROIT (AP) – Cade Cunningham had 22 points, 17 assists and 10 rebounds, and the Detroit Pistons beat the Toronto Raptors 123-114 on Saturday night. Cunningham fell one assist of his career high, set on Dec. 16, and has the second-most triple-doubles in Pistons history. Tim Hardaway Jr. scored 27 points for the Pistons, who ... Read More »

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QMJHL roundup: Quinn’s late goal helps Remparts tip Drakkar 4-3

By The Canadian Press on January 11th, 2025

QUEBEC – Nathan Quinn’s goal at 16:32 of the third period snapped a 3-3 deadlock and lifted the Quebec Remparts to a 4-3 victory over the visiting Baie-Comeau Drakkar in Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League action on Saturday at Centre Videotron. Justin Côté, Mathias Loiselle and Ryan Howard also scored for the Remparts (17-19-1-2), who ... Read More »

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