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Toffoli scores shootout winner as Flames top Wild 1-0
By Tyler Mason, The Associated Press on March 7th, 2023
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Tyler Toffoli scored in the sudden death round of the shootout to send the Calgary Flames to a 1-0 win over the Minnesota Wild. Toffoli beat Wild goalie Filip Gustavsson five-hole to end Tuesday’s game, which nearly ended in overtime. Both teams scored in the third round of the shootout, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Flawless shooting nets Canada 3 Para-Nordic medals at World Cup
By The Canadian Press on March 7th, 2023
PARK CITY, Utah – Three members of Canada’s Para-Nordic Team were perfect shots while fighting their way on to the biathlon pursuit podium at the World Cup Finals on Tuesday. Canada’s top-two Para biathlon aces – Mark Arendz of Hartsville, P.E.I., and Brittany Hudak of Prince Albert, Sask. – both claimed silver medals. Canadian sit ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!QMJHL roundup: Ciarlo backstops Drakkar to 6-3 upset over Remparts
By The Canadian Press on March 7th, 2023
Quebec outshot the Baie-Comeau Drakkar 43-22, but the Eastern Conference-leading Remparts couldn’t solve netminder Olivier Ciarlo and dropped a 6-3 Quebec Major Junior Hockey League decision to the visitors on Tuesday night. Vincent Collard, Felix Gagnon, Marc-Antoine Seguin, Justin Poirier, Charles-Antoine Dumont and Matthew MacDonald all scored for the Drakkar (26-30-3-2), who led 2-0 after ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hurricanes rally to edge Canadiens 4-3 in shootout
By Tristan D'Amours, The Canadian Press on March 7th, 2023
MONTREAL – Under a rain of boos, former Montreal Canadien Jesperi Kotkaniemi scored the winning shootout goal and the Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Canadiens 4-3 on Tuesday. Alex Belzile and Michael Pezzetta each had a goal and assist for the Canadiens, while Mike Hoffman netted a single. Chris Tierney chipped in with two assists. Jake ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Matthews’ power-play goal lifts Leafs over Devils
By Tom Canavan, The Associated Press on March 7th, 2023
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) – Austin Matthews scored on a power play with 2:53 remaining and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the New Jersey Devils 4-3 on Tuesday night. Michael Bunting tied the game on a rebound with 4:50 to play, and Calle Jarnkrok and Mitch Marner also scored for the Leafs. Ilya Samsonov was outstanding, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!OHL roundup: Zhilkin nets 3 points as Rangers tame Storm 4-1
By The Canadian Press on March 7th, 2023
KITCHENER, Ont. – Danny Zhilkin scored his 27th goal of the aseason and added two assists as the Kitchener Rangers defeated the visiting Guelph Storm 4-1 in the only Ontario Hockey League game on Tuesday’s schedule. Reid Valade, with his 30th goal of the season, Mitchell Martin and Matthew Sop (empty-netter) also scored for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vancouver Canucks sign defenceman Guillaume Brisebois to two-year extension
By The Canadian Press on March 7th, 2023
VANCOUVER – The Vancouver Canucks have signed depth defenceman Guillaume Brisebois to a two-year extension. The agreement, announced Tuesday, includes a two-way deal for 2023-24 and a one-way deal for the 2024-25 season. Brisebois, 25, has played nine NHL games this season, registering one assist and four penalty minutes. He’s also made 241 appearances in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Whitecaps return to CONCACAF Champions League seeking first win of 2023
By Gemma Karstens-Smith, The Canadian Press on March 7th, 2023
VANCOUVER – The Vancouver Whitecaps had a knack for performing on the big stage last season. When the games mattered most, the club seemed to rise to the occasion, winning a series of do-or-die matchups that helped the ‘Caps capture the Canadian Championship and nearly squeak into the Major League Soccer playoffs. Now head coach ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Interim Alouettes president Mario Cecchini appointed as president of QMJHL
By The Canadian Press on March 7th, 2023
BOUCHERVILLE, Que. – The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League has hired Mario Cecchini as its commissioner. Cecchini replaces Gilles Courteau, who stepped down from that post Sunday after 37 years. However, Cecchini won’t officially take office until May 8 as he’s currently the interim president of the CFL’s Montreal Alouettes and involved in the impending ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Manitoba’s Dunstone in strong form, appears primed for Brier breakthrough
By Gregory Strong, The Canadian Press on March 7th, 2023
LONDON, Ont. – Matt Dunstone is skipping the top-ranked men’s curling team in Canada. His squad has displayed strong form all season. Everything seems to be in place for a Brier breakout. Now it’s a matter of getting results when it really matters. “On paper we have a really good chance to win it,” Dunstone ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Jays pitcher Kikuchi continues impressive spring with three no-hit innings
By The Canadian Press on March 7th, 2023
LAKELAND, Fla. – Toronto pitcher Yusei Kikuchi continued his impressive spring with three no-hit innings before the Blue Jays fell 7-2 to the Pittsburgh Pirates in spring training baseball action Tuesday. Kikuchi has been making a strong bid to join ace Alek Manoah, Kevin Gausman, Jose Berrios and newcomer Chris Bassitt in the Blue Jays’ ... Read More »
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