National Sports
Tkachuk gets mixed reception in return to Saddledome as a Florida Panther
By Donna Spencer, The Canadian Press on November 29th, 2022
CALGARY – Boos and cheers greeted Matthew Tkachuk in his first game in Calgary as a Florida Panther, although there was more of the former whenever the puck was on his stick. A standout player for Calgary in his first six NHL seasons, Tkachuk was unlikely to get a neutral reaction at the Saddledome showing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Calgary Flames dump Panthers 6-2 in return of Matthew Tkachuk to the Saddledome
By Donna Spencer, The Canadian Press on November 29th, 2022
CALGARY – Chants of “Hubie’s better” erupted in Calgary’s Saddledome in the third period of the Flames’ 6-2 win over the visiting Florida Panthers on Tuesday. In a game that marked the return of former Flame Matthew Tkachuk in a Panthers jersey, the announced 17,086 enjoyed a night of both booing and lauding him, as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ovechkin scores twice, makes history as Capitals down Canucks 5-1
By Gemma Karstens-Smith, The Canadian Press on November 29th, 2022
VANCOUVER – Alex Ovechkin scored twice – and made history in the process – as the Washington Capitals topped the Vancouver Canucks 4-1 on Tuesday. He now has 403 road goals, passing Wayne Gretzky for the most in NHL history. Anthony Mantha added a goal and an assist for the Capitals (10-11-3), while John Carlson ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Calgary Flames down Matthew Tkachuk and the Florida Panthers 6-2
By Donna Spencer, The Canadian Press on November 29th, 2022
CALGARY – Dillon Dube scored short-handed and had two assists for the Calgary Flames in a 6-2 win over the visiting Florida Panthers on Tuesday. Rasmus Andersson, Jonathan Huberdeau, Tyler Toffoli and Andrew Mangiapane each had a goal and an assist, and Brett Ritchie also scored for the Flames (10-9-3), who improved to 5-4-1 in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jets top Avalanche 5-0 behind Hellebuyck, Wheeler’s scintillating performances
By Judy Owen, The Canadian Press on November 29th, 2022
WINNIPEG – Connor Hellebuyck made 40 saves and Blake Wheeler recorded a hat trick and added an assist as the Winnipeg Jets defeated the reigning Stanley Cup-champion Colorado Avalanche 5-0 on Tuesday. Mark Scheifele collected a goal and two assists and Josh Morrissey scored once and had an assist. Cole Perfetti contributed a trio of ... Read More »
1 responseCanadiens held scoreless as Sharks snap skid behind Kahkonen’s 28-save shutout
By Tristan D'Amours, The Canadian Press on November 29th, 2022
MONTREAL – Kaapo Kahkonen recorded his first shutout for the San Jose Sharks stopping 28 shots to help lead his team to a 4-0 win over the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday. Tomas Hertl scored twice in the third period, including an empty-net marker, for San Jose (8-13-4). Matt Nieto and Logan Couture added the others. ... Read More »
1 responseFormer Calgary Flames star Matthew Tkachuk returns to Saddledome a Florida Panther
By Donna Spencer, The Canadian Press on November 29th, 2022
CALGARY – The reality of playing for an opposing team in what was once his home arena for so many seasons sank in for Matthew Tkachuk on Tuesday. The 24-year-old winger returned to Calgary’s Saddledome, where he played the first six years of his NHL career with the Flames, as a Florida Panther. “It was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Austrian skier Nina Ortlieb fastest in Lake Louise downhill training run
By The Canadian Press on November 29th, 2022
LAKE LOUISE, Alaska – Austria’s Nina Ortlieb posted the fastest time Tuesday in the first downhill training run ahead of a women’s World Cup alpine skiing stop this week at Lake Louise, Alta. Ortlieb finished in one minute 50.27 seconds. She was followed by Slovenia’s Ilka Stuhec and Switzerland’s Corinne Suter, who both posted a ... Read More »
1 responsePulisic goal advances US in World Cup with 1-0 win over Iran
By Ronald Blum, The Associated Press on November 29th, 2022
DOHA, Qatar (AP) – Christian Pulisic scored while crashing headfirst into the goalkeeper in the 38th minute and the United States advanced to the knockout round of the World Cup with a 1-0 win over Iran on Tuesday in a politically charged rematch of their famous meeting a quarter-century ago. Pulisic sprawled on the field ... Read More »
1 responseIced Capped: Tim Hortons’ title sponsorship of Brier to end after 2023 event
By Gregory Strong, The Canadian Press on November 29th, 2022
For just the fifth time in its nearly century-long history, the Canadian men’s curling championship will have a new title sponsor after this season. The 2023 Brier, set for March 3-12 in London, Ont., will be the final one with Tim Hortons as title sponsor, Curling Canada said Tuesday. The organization said it is currently ... Read More »
1 responseAfter making history, Canadian star Alphonso Davies opens up at World Cup
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on November 29th, 2022
UMM ÅžALÄ€L “˜ALĪ, Qatar – It appears that Alphonso Davies’ goal against Croatia, the first for Canada at the men’s World Cup, left a mark in more than the Canada Soccer record book. Mayhem ensued in Sunday’s goal celebration. “When I headed it down and I ran to the corner flag, I looked to my ... Read More »
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