National Sports
Sale of beer with alcohol banned at World Cup stadiums
By Graham Dunbar, The Associated Press on November 18th, 2022
DOHA, Qatar (AP) – The sale of all beer with alcohol at the eight World Cup stadiums was banned Friday, only two days before the soccer tournament is set to start. Non-alcoholic beer will still be sold at the 64 matches in the country. “Following discussions between host country authorities and FIFA, a decision has ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Thursday’s sports scoreboard for Nov. 17, 2022
By The Canadian Press on November 18th, 2022
Thursday’s Scoreboard NHL New Jersey 3 Toronto 2 (OT) Tampa Bay 4 Calgary 1 Columbus 6 Montreal 4 Winnipeg 3 Anaheim 2 Colorado 3 Carolina 2 (OT) Dallas 6 Florida 4 Boston 4 Philadelphia 1 Nashville 5 N.Y. Islanders 4 Pittsburgh 6 Minnesota 4 St. Louis 5 Washington 4 (SO) Vegas 4 Arizona 1 Seattle ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!OHL Roundup: Gervais’ winner lifts Spirit past lowly IceDogs 3-2
By The Canadian Press on November 17th, 2022
SAINT CATHARINES, Ont. – Sebastien Gervais scored the game winner 6:09 into the third period as the Saginaw Spirit narrowly defeated the Niagara IceDogs 3-2 on Thursday. Theo Hill and Zayne Parekh added the others for Saginaw (13-6-1). Tristan Lennox made 23 saves in the win. Anthony Agostinelli and Declan Waddick replied for Niagara (4-11-3). ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada drops second straight as Carpenter’s winner lifts US to 2-1 Rivalry Series win
By The Canadian Press on November 17th, 2022
KAMLOOPS, B.C. – Canada dropped a second consecutive contest in Rivalry Series play to the United States Thursday, falling 2-1 at Sandman Centre. Alex Carpenter scored what proved to be the winner with under seven minutes remaining. Rory Guilday scored the game-tying goal for the U.S. Maddie Rooney made 19 saves in the win. Marie-Philip ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Savoie’s six-point effort lifts Winnipeg Ice past Regina Pats in high-scoring affair
By The Canadian Press on November 17th, 2022
WINNIPEG – Matthew Savoie recorded a hat trick and three assists as the Winnipeg Ice outduelled the Regina Pats 9-5 on Thursday. Owen Pederson, with two goals and added two assists, Zach Benson, Ty Nash, Connor McClennon and Connor Dale also scored for Winnipeg (19-1-0) which is now on a 14-game winning streak. Mason Beaupit ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fortin’s OT winner leads Baie-Comeau Drakkar past Victoriaville Tigres 3-2
By The Canadian Press on November 17th, 2022
BAIE-COMEAU, Que. – Xavier Fortin knocked in the game-winning goal 46 seconds into overtime to lift the Baie-Comeau Drakkar past the Victoriaville Tigres 3-2 on Thursday. Nathan Baril and Félix Gagnon also scored for Baie-Comeau (9-9-2-1). Olivier Adam made 34 saves. Raphael Blouin and Eliott Simard replied for Victoriaville (12-6-1-2). Nathan Darveau stopped 32-of-35 shots. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Connor caps hat trick with late winner to lift Jets past Ducks 3-2
By Jim Bender, The Canadian Press on November 17th, 2022
WINNIPEG – Kyle Connor completed his hat trick netting the game winner with 53.5 seconds remaining to give the Winnipeg Jets a 3-2 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday night. Connor converted a perfect pass from forward Mark Scheifele, snapping a shot past Ducks goaltender John Gibson. Connor Hellebuyck stopped 29-of-31 shots for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Devils down Maple Leafs 3-2 in overtime for 11th straight win
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on November 17th, 2022
TORONTO – Nico Hischier and his teammates delivered yet another message to their doubters Thursday. Long a Metropolitan Division doormat, these New Jersey Devils – balanced, lightning-quick, mature and confident – are an entirely different animal. The rest of the NHL, if it hasn’t already, should take note. Yegor Sharangovich scored 57 seconds into overtime ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bombers quarterback Collaros captures second straight top player award
By Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press on November 17th, 2022
REGINA – After a dominant season, Zach Collaros and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers dominated the CFL awards banquet. Collaros captured the CFL’s most outstanding player award for a second straight year Thursday night. Bombers Stanley Bryant (lineman), receiver Dalton Schoen (rookie) and Mike O’Shea (coach of the year) were also honoured as the West Division ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kucherov, Vasilevskiy lead Lightning to 4-1 win over Flames
By Mark Didtler, The Associated Press on November 17th, 2022
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) – Nikita Kucherov had two goals, Andrei Vasilevskiy made 39 saves, and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Calgary Flames 4-1 on Thursday night. Steven Stamkos had a goal and an assist, and Philippe Myers also scored for the Lightning. Mikhail Sergachev picked up two assists and has five assists and seven ... Read More »
1 responseKuraly scores 2 in 3rd period, helps Columbus past Montreal
By Nicole Kraft, The Associated Press on November 17th, 2022
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Sean Kuraly scored twice in the third period and the Columbus Blue Jackets won their third straight home game, beating the Montreal Canadiens 6-4 on Thursday night. Boone Jenner and Mathieu Olivier also scored in the third, and Kuraly added an assist. Cole Sillinger and Gus Nyquist added goals for Columbus, ... Read More »
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