National Sports
Canada women’s soccer team reluctantly returns to training under protest in Florida
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on February 12th, 2023
As promised, the Canadian women’s soccer team returned to training Sunday in Florida. But they did so under protest after Canada Soccer threatened legal action if they continued their job action. “We are being forced back to work for the next few weeks.” midfielder Quinn, who goes by one name, said on social media. “While ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sens goalie Forsberg out indefinitely with MCL tear in both knees
By The Canadian Press on February 12th, 2023
Ottawa Senators goaltender Anton Forsberg is out indefinitely after tearing the medial collateral ligament in both of his knees during a game Saturday against Edmonton. Senators general manager Pierre Dorion updated Forsberg’s status after the team’s practice on Sunday. Forsberg was injured late in the third period when Senators defenceman Travis Hamonic pushed Oilers winger ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sarault skates to victory; Canada sweeps women’s 1,000 short-track races at World Cup
By The Canadian Press on February 12th, 2023
DORDRECHT, Netherlands – Canada swept the women’s 1,000-metre races at a World Cup speedskating event in the Netherlands after Courtney Sarault raced to victory in Sunday’s race. Sarault, from Moncton, N.B., topped the field in one minute 32.93 seconds. Gilli Kim of South Korea was second in 1:33.037, followed by Suzanne Schulting of the Netherlands ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian skier Alexander claims downhill bronze in impressive world championship debut
By The Associated Press on February 12th, 2023
COURCHEVEL, France – Cameron Alexander’s impressive result in his first world championship race was no surprise to teammate James Crawford. Alexander, from North Vancouver, B.C., finished in one minute 47.94 seconds, 0.89 behind winner Marco Odermatt of Switzerland, to take the bronze medal in Sunday’s men’s downhill at the alpine skiing world championships. It was ... Read More »
1 responseSports scoreboard for Saturday Feb. 11, 2023
By The Canadian Press on February 11th, 2023
Saturday’s Games NHL Winnipeg 4 Chicago 1 Columbus 4 Toronto 3 Detroit 5 Vancouver 2 Calgary 7 Buffalo 2 Edmonton 6 Ottawa 3 Montreal 4 N.Y. Islanders 3 (OT) Washington 2 Boston 1 Tampa Bay 3 Dallas 1 Colorado 5 Florida 3 N.Y. Rangers 6 Carolina 2 Nashville 2 Philadelphia 1 (OT) St. Louis 6 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wheeler navigates Jets to 4-1 win over Blackhawks
By Judy Owen, The Canadian Press on February 11th, 2023
WINNIPEG – Blake Wheeler scored twice and added an assist as the Winnipeg Jets defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 4-1 on Saturday night. Fresh off his first appearance at the NHL all-star game, Jets’ defenceman Josh Morrissey scored once and added a helper for the Jets, who won their second straight and improved to 33-19-1. Connor ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WHL roundup: Bedard nets five points as Pats pound Warriors 8-4
By The Canadian Press on February 11th, 2023
REGINA – Connor Bedard scored three goals and added two assists as the Regina Pats defeated the short-handed Moose Jaw Warriors 8-4 in Western Hockey League action on Saturday night. It was Bedard’s sixth hat trick of the season and his performance helped pad his lead atop the WHL scoring race. He has 96 points, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Jackets down ‘outworked’ Maple Leafs 4-3 to spoil Woll’s home debut
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on February 11th, 2023
TORONTO – Joseph Woll waited a long time for his first home start with the Maple Leafs. The Blue Jackets spoiled the moment Saturday after Toronto inexplicably took its foot off the gas against the NHL’s worst team. Kent Johnson scored the winner in the third period as last-place Columbus fought back from an early ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Women’s team reluctantly ends job action after Canada Soccer threatens legal action
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on February 11th, 2023
Facing the threat of legal action from Canada Soccer, the Canadian women’s team has reluctantly agreed to return to training and play in the SheBelieves Cup. The women’s job action was short-lived – they only missed one day of training in Florida – but their labour dispute with their governing body is far from over. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!OHL roundup: Lardis scores twice to lead Bulldogs past Petes
By The Canadian Press on February 11th, 2023
HAMILTON – Nick Lardis scored twice and added an assist as the Hamilton Bulldogs defeated the visiting Peterborough Petes 4-2 in Ontario Hockey League action on Saturday. Noah Nelson and Lawson Sherk also scored for the Bulldogs (24-22-4-0). Sherk chipped in with two assists. Connor Lockhart and Avery Hayes scored for the Petes (26-21-1-2). The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!QMJHL roundup: Drakkar rally to tip Oceanic 5-4 in overtime
By The Canadian Press on February 11th, 2023
RIMOUSKI, Que. – Louis-Charles Plourde scored at 4:50 of overtime as the Baie-Comeau Drakkar capped off a late comeback to beat the host Rimouski Oceanic 5-4 in Quebec Major Junior Hockey League action on Saturday. Justin Poirier of the Drakkar scored at 17:50 of the third to tie the game and force the sudden-death period. ... Read More »
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