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OHL Roundup: Sting top Knights 6-3 to even Western Conference final series
By The Canadian Press on May 3rd, 2023
SARNIA, Ont. – Nolan Burke had two goals and an assist in leading the Sarnia Sting to a 6-3 win over the London Knights to even the Western Conference final at 2-2 on Wednesday. Easton Wainwright, Ty Voit, Marcus Limpar-Lantz and Brenden Anderson also scored for Sarnia. Benjamin Gaudreau made 23 saves. George Diaco, Denver ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Red Sox extend winning streak to 5 with 8-3 win over Jays
By Maureen Mullen, The Associated Press on May 3rd, 2023
BOSTON (AP) – Enmanuel Valdez, Triston Casas and Masataka Yoshida each drove in two runs and the Boston Red Sox extended their winning streak to five games with an 8-3 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday night. Nick Pivetta (2-2) went six innings and gave up three runs, including solo home runs by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hurricanes top Devils 5-1 in Game 1 of 2nd round
By Aaron Beard, The Associated Press on May 3rd, 2023
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) – The Carolina Hurricanes got goals from Brett Pesce and Seth Jarvis alongside a suffocating defensive performance in the opening period to jump quickly on the New Jersey Devils for a 5-1 win Wednesday night in the opener of their second-round playoff series. Jesperi Kotkaniemi, Brady Skeji and Jesper Fast also scored ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stuart Skinner, Matty Beniers, Owen Power named finalists for Calder Trophy
By The Canadian Press on May 3rd, 2023
Edmonton Oilers goalie Stuart Skinner, Seattle Kraken forward Matty Beniers and Buffalo Sabres defenceman Owen Power are the three finalists for the Calder Trophy. Skinner led all rookie goaltenders in wins (29) – which was also a franchise rookie record – and games played (50). His 2.75 goals-against average and .914 save percentage were also ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Travelling Oilers fans scramble after switch of playoff game in Las Vegas
By Donna Spencer, The Canadian Press on May 3rd, 2023
LAS VEGAS – Edmonton Oilers season-ticket holders Rob and Lana Kinsey will incur an extra $4,000 in flight and hotel costs for themselves and their two sons and will miss a home playoff game because the NHL changed the date of a playoff game. Dozens of Oilers fans boarding planes Tuesday to Las Vegas for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Oakdale’s spirit adds sense of community to upcoming RBC Canadian Open
By John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press on May 3rd, 2023
One of the biggest moments of Ben Silverman’s golf career was thanks, in part, to the efforts of a member at Oakdale Golf and Country Club. Now he has an opportunity to return the favour by shedding a little light on the Toronto-area club as it prepares to host this year’s RBC Canadian Open. Silverman, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Leafs need to find an answer for Matthew Tkachuk: ‘The heart and soul of that team’
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on May 3rd, 2023
TORONTO – The Maple Leafs are quickly learning the same hard lesson taught to the Presidents’ Trophy winners. Matthew Tkachuk is a problem. The Florida Panthers winger – a mix of speed, skill, tenacity and grit that makes him unicorn by today’s NHL standards – was a massive factor in his team’s stunning upset of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stampeders announce receiver Philpot out indefinitely following off-season surgery
By The Canadian Press on May 3rd, 2023
CALGARY – The Calgary Stampeders won’t have Canadian receiver Jalen Philpot for the start of training camp later this month. The CFL club said Wednesday that Philpot is sidelined indefinitely as he recovers from surgery resulting from a hamstring injury. “Jalen suffered a serious injury in March while training,” Stampeders general manager/head coach Dave Dickenson ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A changing of the guard in Canadian diving ahead of Montreal World Cup event
By Daniel Rainbird, The Canadian Press on May 3rd, 2023
MONTREAL – Canadian diver Caeli McKay has a pretty unusual nickname for a 23-year-old. “I actually get called “˜Grandma,'” the Tokyo Olympian from Calgary said Wednesday from the Olympic Pool. “In the gym, I get called “˜Grandma.’ Already. I’m only 23.” Canada’s senior diving team is full of young, new faces entering this weekend’s World ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Erling Haaland sets new Premier League scoring record
By James Robson, The Associated Press on May 3rd, 2023
MANCHESTER, England (AP) – Erling Haaland set a new Premier League goals record by scoring his 35th of the season in Manchester City’s game against West Ham on Tuesday. The 22-year-old Norway striker struck in the 70th minute at Etihad Stadium to give the defending champions a 2-0 lead. Haaland had evened the previous record ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Subban launches show showcasing diverse world of hockey
By Stephen Whyno, The Associated Press on May 3rd, 2023
More than a year since playing his last NHL game and retiring at age 33, P.K. Subban is still pushing himself away from the ice. Sure, he’s still training and staying in shape, but the 2013 Norris Trophy-winning defenseman is now working on pushing the limits on television. “I don’t ever put limits on myself. ... Read More »
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