National Sports
QMJHL roundup: Armada unload offence on Remparts in 5-2 win
By The Canadian Press on October 14th, 2024
BOISBRIAND, Que. – Xavier Villeneuve and Justin Carbonneau each scored twice as the Blainville-Boisbriand Armada defeated the visiting Quebec Remparts 5-2 in Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League action on Monday. Theo Lemieux also scored for the Armada (5-4), who outshot the visitors 28-20. Jayden Rousseau and Justin Cote scored power-play goals for the Remparts (5-4-1-0), ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Coach Jesse Marsch looks forward to first game in charge on Canadian soil
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on October 14th, 2024
TORONTO – After 10 games staged in Europe and the U.S., Canada coach Jesse Marsch is getting his first real taste of what lies ahead 20 months from now when the 2026 World Cup kicks off. Marsch and the 38th-ranked Canadian men host No. 37 Panama in an international friendly Tuesday at Toronto’s BMO Field, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Norris’s contributions welcomed by Senators after two injury-marred seasons
By Lisa Wallace, The Canadian Press on October 14th, 2024
OTTAWA – It only seemed fitting that Josh Norris score the overtime winner on Thanksgiving Monday. The Ottawa Senators forward has much to be thankful for and scoring the winner 56 seconds into the extra period in an 8-7 final over Los Angeles was just the start of it. Norris, who is coming off his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!OHL Roundup: Spitfires score four unanswered goals in final frame to top Generals 5-2
By The Canadian Press on October 14th, 2024
WINDSOR, Ont. – Liam Greentree had one goal and three assists as the Windsor Spitfires used a four-goal third period to down the Oshawa Generals 5-2 on Monday in Ontario Hockey League action. Ilya Protas, with a goal and two assists, Noah Morneau, Ryan Abraham and Conor Walton provided the rest of the offence for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Norris’s OT winner lifts Senators past Kings 8-7
By Lisa Wallace, The Canadian Press on October 14th, 2024
OTTAWA – Josh Norris capped a two-goal effort with the game-winning goal 56 seconds into overtime and the Ottawa Senators defeated the Los Angeles Kings 8-7 on Monday. Zack MacEwen also had a pair for the Senators (2-1-0), with Jake Sanderson, Drake Batherson, Thomas Chabot and Claude Giroux also chipping in. Anton Forsberg surrendered three ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Montreal Alouettes sweep Ottawa Redblacks again with 19-12 win
By Daniel Rainbird, The Canadian Press on October 14th, 2024
MONTREAL – The league-leading Montreal Alouettes swept the Ottawa Redblacks for the second consecutive season with a 19-12 win on a dreary Thanksgiving Monday. Davis Alexander finished 14-of-24 passing for 208 yards, one interception and one rushing touchdown in his first start since Aug. 17 for Montreal (12-3-1), which has already clinched first place in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Guenther, Hellebuyck, Eichel named NHL’s three stars of the week
By The Canadian Press on October 14th, 2024
NEW YORK – Utah Hockey Club right-wing Dylan Guenther, Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck and Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel have been named the NHL’s three stars of the week. Guenther paced the NHL with five goals across three games, all of which Utah was victorious in. Utah became the second franchise in league ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Oilers look to correct mistakes in midst of early-season struggles
By Steven Sandor, The Canadian Press on October 14th, 2024
EDMONTON – It was 11 months ago when Kris Knoblauch was brought in to coach the beleaguered Edmonton Oilers, who were near the bottom of the Western Conference standings with a 3-9-1 record. The team had endured a shocking start to the season. Frustration was at a high, confidence was at a low. But, the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sports scoreboard for Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024
By The Canadian Press on October 13th, 2024
Sunday’s Scoreboard NHL Winnipeg 2 Minnesota 1 (OT) Calgary 4 Edmonton 1 Dallas 2 Seattle 0 Vegas 3 Anaheim 1 — AHL Calgary 4 Abbotsford 3 (SO) Toronto 4 San Diego 1 Manitoba 3 Iowa 2 Ontario 4 San Jose 3 Charlotte 3 Bridgeport 0 W/B Scranton 4 Springfield 1 Cleveland 6 Hershey 3 — ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Surprising starts to NHL season for unbeaten Flames, winless Oilers
By Shane Jones, The Canadian Press on October 13th, 2024
EDMONTON – Things have not gone as expected for either Alberta team thus far this season, which has been welcome news for the Calgary Flames and an unmitigated disaster for the Edmonton Oilers. Rasmus Andersson had a goal and two assists as the Flames remained undefeated to start the NHL regular season, defeating the rival ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Celtics start fast, hang on to tip Raptors 115-111 in NBA pre-season play
By The Canadian Press on October 13th, 2024
BOSTON – After splitting two pre-season games with the lowly Washington Wizards, the Toronto Raptors were schooled by the higher class Boston Celtics on Sunday at the TD Garden. The Celtics jumped out to a 41-20 first-quarter lead, and increased it to 69-37 at halftime en route to a comfortable 115-111 victory over the visiting ... Read More »
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