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Canadiens confident they’ll add a top talent with No. 5 pick in NHL draft
By Daniel Rainbird, The Canadian Press on May 8th, 2023
MONTREAL – It won’t be prized prospect Connor Bedard, but Montreal Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes is confident he can add a “really good hockey player” after securing the No. 5 pick in Monday’s NHL draft lottery. “Whether that player becomes a franchise player, I don’t know,” Hughes said. “It’s really difficult to say that, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!OHL playoffs: Petes edge Battalion 3-2 to win East final in 7
By The Canadian Press on May 8th, 2023
NORTH BAY, Ont. – J.R. Avon’s goal at 5:42 of the third period snapped a 2-2 stalemate and ended up being the winner as the visiting Peterborough Petes defeated the North Bay Battalion 3-2 to win the Ontario Hockey League’s Eastern Conference final in seven games. The Petes will now play the London Knights in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blackhawks win NHL draft lottery, get to pick Connor Bedard
By Stephen Whyno, The Associated Press on May 8th, 2023
SECAUCUS, N.J. (AP) – The Chicago Blackhawks won the NHL draft lottery Monday night and with it the right to select Connor Bedard with the first pick, parlaying one of their worst seasons in decades into a potentially franchise-altering player. It’s the second time the Blackhawks have won the lottery in the past two decades, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadiens net No. 5 pick in NHL draft lottery, Blackhawks get first pick
By The Canadian Press on May 8th, 2023
MONTREAL – The Montreal Canadiens won’t get a shot at prized prospect Connor Bedard, but they’ll still be able to add a top young talent after securing the No. 5 pick in Monday’s NHL draft lottery. Montreal, which had an 8.5 per cent chance of landing the top pick, will have the highest selection of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto FC, CF Montreal derby comes twice this week with both cup and league play
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on May 8th, 2023
TORONTO – It’s a double-derby week for Toronto FC and CF Montreal, two teams that have been on roller-coaster rides already this season. Toronto (2-3-6) hosts Montreal (4-6-0) at BMO Field on Tuesday in the Canadian Championship quarterfinal with the two teams meeting against Saturday in Major League Soccer play at Saputo Stadium. While both ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Valérie Tétreault advocates for mental health resources at National Bank Open
By John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press on May 8th, 2023
Valérie Tétreault stepped away from competitive tennis when she was just 23 in part because she was struggling with her mental health. Now that she’s the tournament director for the National Bank Open, Canada’s national championship, she is improving mental health supports for the country’s tennis players. Tennis Canada has recommitted to its Mental Timeout ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Samsonov’s injury status unclear ahead of Game 4 with Maple Leafs facing elimination
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on May 8th, 2023
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Ilya Samsonov could still play a role with his team on the brink of elimination. The Maple Leafs goaltender left Sunday’s 3-2 overtime loss to the Florida Panthers in Game 3 of their second-round series with an undisclosed injury after being accidentally taken out by teammate Luke Schenn. The big defenceman ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian Luiji Vilain comfortable, confident entering second season with Vikings
By Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press on May 8th, 2023
Experience has been the great equalizer for Canadian Luiji Vilain. The 25-year-old Ottawa native is preparing for his second training camp with the Minnesota Vikings. The six-foot-four, 252-pound outside linebacker made the NFL team’s final roster last year as an undrafted free agent. With an NFL camp under his belt, Vilain not only knows what ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Playoff runs elusive for some NHL veterans
By Donna Spencer, The Canadian Press on May 8th, 2023
Playoff hockey deep into spring is a new experience for some NHL veterans. A long career in the league doesn’t guarantee a lot of post-season games. Retired defenceman Jay Bouwmeester didn’t get in an NHL playoff game until his 11th season in 2013 at the age of 30, although he did win a Stanley Cup ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Maple Leafs in tough down 3-0 to Panthers: ‘Anything worth achieving is hard’
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on May 8th, 2023
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Sheldon Keefe thought this script was a thing of the past. The Toronto Maple Leafs overcame a maddening hurdle and confounding mental block when they topped the Tampa Bay Lightning in the opening round of the playoffs for their first series victory in nearly two decades. After a string of frustrating ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wisniewska, Vander Vies named chefs de mission for Paralympics, Parapan Am Games
By The Canadian Press on May 8th, 2023
OTTAWA – Karolina Wisniewska and Josh Vander Vies have been named Canada’s chefs de mission for the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris and 2023 Parapan Am Games in Santiago, Chile. It’s the first time two individuals have shared the chef de mission role. Wisniewska, who was born in Calgary and lives in Montreal, was assistant ... Read More »
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