National Sports
Dean Loukus scores winner as Spirit top Firebirds 2-1 in Ontario Hockey League action
By The Canadian Press on October 11th, 2023
SAGINAW, Mich. – Dean Loukus scored the game-winning goal 6:26 into the third period and the Saginaw Spirit edged the Flint Firebirds 2-1 on Wednesday night in Ontario Hockey League action. Zayne Parekh netted the opening marker for Saginaw (3-1-0) at 15:26 of the first period on the power play. Andrew Oke made 24 saves ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rookie Bedard scores, but Pastrnak pots 2 to lead Bruins past Blackhawks 2-1
By Jimmy Golen, The Associated Press on October 11th, 2023
BOSTON (AP) – David Pastrnak scored to break a second-period tie and added an empty-netter to give the Boston Bruins a 3-1 victory over Chicago on Wednesday night and spoil the first career NHL goal for Blackhawks rookie phenom Connor Bedard. Trent Frederic also scored for Boston and reigning Vezina Trophy-winner Linus Ullmark made 20 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Marner, Maple Leafs defeat Canadiens 6-5 in a wild shootout
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on October 11th, 2023
TORONTO – Mitch Marner scored the only goal of the shootout as the Toronto Maple Leafs fought back from 2-0 and 5-3 deficits to defeat the Montreal Canadiens 6-5 in a wild NHL regular-season opener for both teams Wednesday. After the Leafs and Canadiens traded chances in the 3-on-3 extra period, Marner moved in on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Skjei, Slavin score third-period goals to help the Hurricanes beat the Senators 5-3
By Aaron Beard, The Associated Press on October 11th, 2023
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) – Defensemen Brady Skjei and Jaccob Slavin scored third-period goals that helped the Carolina Hurricanes push past the Ottawa Senators 5-3 in Wednesday night’s season opener for both teams. Skjei scored shortly after a turnover by Ottawa in its own end, one-timing a pass from Jesper Fast to beat Joonas Korpisalo for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pride Tape co-founder, Brian Burke call NHL’s ban a ‘serious setback’
By Daniel Rainbird, The Canadian Press on October 11th, 2023
One of the first NHL hockey sticks wrapped in rainbow-coloured tape is in the Hockey Hall of Fame to commemorate that breakthrough moment. But, as of this season, NHL players won’t be allowed to take the ice with the Pride-themed tape on their sticks due to a new league ban. It’s a “step backwards and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Practice makes perfect for Raptors during nine-day break between pre-season games
By John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press on October 11th, 2023
TORONTO – More than a week away from live games is helping the Toronto Raptors understand the offensive and defensive schemes being introduced by new head coach Darko Rajakovic. Rajakovic said Wednesday that the nine days between pre-season games is helpful for his coaching staff to zero in on issues in a 112-99 victory over ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ex-Quebec junior hockey league players plead guilty to sexual assault of teen
By The Canadian Press on October 11th, 2023
QUEBEC – Two former Quebec junior hockey players have pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a minor in June 2021. Massimo Siciliano and Nicolas Daigle, both 21, are former Victoriaville Tigres players who were charged with the sexual assault of a 17-year-old girl who was an employee at a Quebec City-area hotel where the team was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Riders can secure West Division playoff berth with victory over Stampeders
By Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press on October 11th, 2023
It’s a pivotal matchup for Dave and Craig Dickenson. The brothers will be on opposite sidelines Friday night when the Calgary Stampeders host the Saskatchewan Roughriders in an important CFL contest for both teams. The Riders (coached by Craig Dickenson) hold down third spot in the West Division with a four-point advantage over the Stamps ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Edmonton Elks to close upper bowl at Commonwealth for 2024 CFL season
By The Canadian Press on October 11th, 2023
EDMONTON – The Edmonton Elks say the upper bowl at Commonwealth Stadium will be closed for the 2024 CFL season. The Elks say the move is aimed at improving the atmosphere at the outdoor stadium. Once a hot ticket, the Elks have been struggling to attract fans to Commonwealth, which has a capacity for 56,400 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Ex-Quebec junior hockey players plead guilty to sex assault
By The Canadian Press on October 11th, 2023
QUEBEC – Two former Quebec junior hockey players have pleaded guilty to the sexual assault of a minor in June 2021. Massimo Siciliano and Nicolas Daigle, both 21, are former Victoriaville Tigres players who were charged with the sexual assault of a 17-year-old girl who was an employee at a hotel where the team was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Devils coach Lindy Ruff has been given a multi-year contact extension on the eve of the season
By Tom Canavan, The Associated Press on October 11th, 2023
Less than a year after leading the New Jersey Devils to their best regular season, coach Lindy Ruff has been signed to a multi-year contract extension. General manager Tom Fitzgerald announced the signing on Wednesday, a day before the Devils open the 2023-24 season at home against the Detroit Red Wings. “This young, exciting team ... Read More »
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