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Panarin, Zibanejad score twice as Rangers extend streak with 6-4 win over Canucks
By Gemma Karstens-Smith, The Canadian Press on February 15th, 2023
VANCOUVER – Artemi Panarin scored twice and notched an assist as the New York Rangers stretched their win streak to six games Wednesday, downing the Vancouver Canucks 6-4. Mika Zibanejad also had two goals and a helper for the Rangers (32-14-8), while Chris Kreider and K’Andre Miller found the back of the net as well. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!OHL Roundup: Burke powers Sting to 9-1 win over Storm
By The Canadian Press on February 15th, 2023
SARNIA, Ont. – Nolan Burke scored four goals to fuel the Sarnia Sting’s dominant 9-1 victory over the Guelph Storm on Wednesday. Luca DelBelBelluz scored twice, while Easton Wainwright and Sasha Pastujov each contributed a goal and two assists for Sarnia (27-17-4-2). Zach Filak added a goal and an assist for the Sting. Benjamin Gaudreau ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Matthews returns from injury, Nylander stays hot as Maple Leafs down Blackhawks
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on February 15th, 2023
TORONTO – Sheldon Keefe has asked his players to take more ownership in key moments. Auston Matthews – back in the Maple Leafs’ lineup following an injury absence – and William Nylander took their head coach’s words to heart early on Wednesday. Nine seconds later, Toronto was ahead. “You watch any experienced and championship-calibre team, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Shapovalov drops second-round match to Mmoh at Delroy Beach Open
By The Canadian Press on February 15th, 2023
DELRAY BEACH, Fla. – Canada’s Denis Shapovalov has fallen out of the Delray Beach Open, losing 7-5, 3-6, 6-3 to American Michael Mmoh in second-round action on Wednesday. The Richmond Hill, Ont., native hit four aces and 30 winners but also committed four double faults and 30 unforced errors. Shapovalov broke on two of his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Provost’s four-point night leads Foreurs past Eagles in QMJHL action
By The Canadian Press on February 15th, 2023
VAL-D’OR, Que. – William Provost had a hat trick and added one assist to power the Val-d’Or Foreurs to an 8-5 victory over the Cape Breton Eagles on Wednesday. Mavrick Gauthier, Thomas Larouche, Nathan Brisson, Nathan Baril and Nathan Bolduc provided the rest of the offence for Val-d’Or (21-30-2). Mathys Fernandez made 27 saves. Ivan ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Americans edge Canada 1-0 to win Group F at CONCACAF Men’s U-17 Championship
By The Canadian Press on February 15th, 2023
GUATEMALA CITY – Substitute Keyrol Figueroa’s 64th-minute goal lifted the U.S to a 1-0 win over Canada on Wednesday at the CONCACAF Men’s Under-17 Championship. Figueroa beat goalkeeper Nathaniel Abraham and midfielder Ruben de Sa to David Vazquez’s cross, finding the target with a glancing header. Figueroa is the son of former Honduran international Maynor ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Auston Matthews has two points in return from injury, Maple Leafs down Blackhawks
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on February 15th, 2023
TORONTO – Auston Matthews had a goal and an assist in his return from injury as the Toronto Maple Leafs downed the Chicago Blackhawks 5-2 on Wednesday. William Nylander added a goal and two assists for Toronto (33-14-8), while John Tavares and Rasmus Sandin each scored and set up another for two-point nights. Connor Timmins ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Schneider thinks baseball rule changes will be “good for the game, good for the fans”
By Gregory Strong, The Canadian Press on February 15th, 2023
DUNEDIN, Fla. – Blue Jays pitcher Thomas Hatch had a first-hand look at some of baseball’s rule changes when he was in the minor leagues last season. By far the biggest difference for the right-hander was pace of play. “Our games would start at 7 p.m. and we’d be out by 9:30 just about every ... Read More »
1 responseToronto’s Jully Black to sing ‘O Canada’ at NBA all-star game
By The Canadian Press on February 15th, 2023
Toronto’s Jully Black will sing “O Canada” at the NBA All-Star Game. The Juno Award winning and platinum-selling R&B singer was named to the star-studded show on Wednesday. Black joins Burna Boy, Jewel, Post Malone and others in the festivities. Malone will perform a medley of his hits following the first-ever in-arena all-star draft on ... Read More »
1 responseSmall gesture casts big shadow as Canadian players train ahead of U.S. showdown
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on February 15th, 2023
ORLANDO, Fla. – Canada coach Bev Priestman found herself having to address her future. Her players had to explain why they were wearing their training tops inside-out. Just another not-so-normal day for Canada Soccer under the cloud of a bitter labour dispute that has pitted players against their governing body, which had to threaten legal ... Read More »
1 responseHamilton Tiger-Cats very busy on second day of CFL free agency
By Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press on February 15th, 2023
The second day of CFL free agency was a busy one for Orlondo Steinauer and the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Hamilton announced the signing of nine free agents Wednesday, including receiver Tim White, the lone returnee from last year’s squad. Two others – defensive lineman Ja’Gared Davis and offensive lineman Joel Figueroa – are back with the ... Read More »
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