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Jays voice and Frick nominee Dan Shulman recalls his formative days in broadcasting
By Gregory Strong, The Canadian Press on December 5th, 2023
TORONTO – When Dan Shulman was a first-year mathematics student at the University of Western Ontario, the self-described ‘sports nut’ thought he might give sports writing a try. “I wanted to write sports for the Western Gazette, which was a great campus newspaper,” Shulman recalled. “I got there and there were like 150 people in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sports scoreboard for Monday, Dec. 4, 2023
By The Canadian Press on December 4th, 2023
Monday’s Scoreboard NHL Montreal 4 Seattle 2 Winnipeg 2 Carolina 1 St. Louis 2 Vegas 1 (OT) Philadelphia 2 Pittsburgh 1 (OT) Tampa Bay 4 Dallas 0 Arizona 6 Washington 0 — NBA In-Season Tournament Quarterfinals Indiana 122 Boston 112 New Orleans 127 Sacramento 117 — NFL Cincinnati 34 Jacksonville 31 (OT) &#... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NHL roundup: Couturier scores in OT to lift Flyers over Pens 2-1
By The Associated Press on December 4th, 2023
PHILADELPHIA (AP) – Sean Couturier scored 3:55 into overtime to lead the Philadelphia Flyers to a 2-1 National Hockey League victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Monday night. Tyson Foerster scored in regulation for Philadelphia. Sidney Crosby became Pittsburgh’s all-time leading scorer against the Flyers when he tallied late in the first period. Couturier also ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brossoit, Ehlers shine as Jets edge Hurricanes 2-1
By Jim Bender, The Canadian Press on December 4th, 2023
Winnipeg goaltender Laurent Brossoit simply stoned the opposing firepower. The Jets’ backup netminder was brilliant as he stopped 42 of 43 shots – including 15 in the first period – as he backstopped Winnipeg to a 2-1 NHL triumph over the Carolina Hurricanes on Monday night. “Today, I felt more like myself, more like I ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ehlers, Brossoit shine as Jets edge Hurricanes 2-1
By Jim Bender, The Canadian Press on December 4th, 2023
WINNIPEG – Nikolaj Ehlers scored a goal and added an assist to lead the Winnipeg Jets to a 2-1 NHL victory over the Carolina Hurricanes on Monday night. Winnipeg goalie Laurent Brossoit was brilliant in stopping 42 of 43 shots for Winnipeg (14-8-2) before 11,468 fans at Canada Life Centre. Kyle Connor also had a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Anderson snaps 27-game goal drought as Canadiens hang on for 4-2 win over Kraken
By Daniel Rainbird, The Canadian Press on December 4th, 2023
MONTREAL – Josh Anderson broke a 27-game goal drought dating back to last season with an empty-netter that sealed a 4-2 Montreal Canadiens win over the Seattle Kraken on Monday night. With Montreal up 3-2, and Seattle pressing, Anderson floated the puck from his own zone and into the Kraken’s net with 32 seconds left ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian players prepare for emotional farewell to captain Christine Sinclair
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on December 4th, 2023
VANCOUVER – Christine Sinclair’s parting words in the huddle that followed her final Canada practice were “Go and get me a World Cup.” Competitive right to the end. The World Cup is one prize that eluded Sinclair. In six trips to the sport’s showcase, Sinclair’s and Canada’s best finish was fourth in 2003. But Sinclair ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Turnbull scores three as Toronto opens PWHL scrimmages with 5-3 win over Boston
By The Canadian Press on December 4th, 2023
UTICA, N.Y. – Blayre Turnbull scored the game’s first three goals as Toronto beat Boston 5-3 on Monday to open the Professional Women’s Hockey League’s pre-season scrimmages. Sarah Nurse and Maggie Connors also scored for Toronto. Sophie Shirley scored in regulation for Boston, while Jessica Digirolamo scored in overtime. Boston then won a five-round shootout ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Bombers re-sign all-star defensive end Willie Jefferson
By The Canadian Press on December 4th, 2023
WINNIPEG – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have signed star defensive lineman Willie Jefferson to a one-year contract extension, the team announced on Monday. Jefferson, 32, was set to become a free agent in February. The 2024 season will be his fifth with Winnipeg and 10th in the CFL. The six-foot-seven, 242-pound defensive end was named ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A rare four-day break helps Raptors focus on consistency at season’s quarter mark
By John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press on December 4th, 2023
TORONTO – A rare weekend off gave Pascal Siakam time to rest, recharge, and reflect on the first quarter of the NBA season. His conclusion? The Toronto Raptors must become more consistent. Siakam and his teammates returned to practice at OVO Athletic Centre on Monday after having two full days off thank to a quirk ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alpine Canada hoping Tremblant World Cup becomes a fixture after successful weekend
By Daniel Rainbird, The Canadian Press on December 4th, 2023
MONT-TREMBLANT, Que. – Alpine Canada president and chief executive officer Thérèse Brisson gives Mont-Tremblant’s first World Cup event in 40 years a “10-on-10” rating – and hopes it’s here to stay. Fans surrounded the finish line and filled the streets at the centre village this weekend, cheering for all 61 racers during two giant slalom ... Read More »
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