National Sports
Shiffrin still chasing Vonn’s record as her win streak ends
By Andrew Dampf, The Associated Press on January 7th, 2023
KRANJSKA GORA, Slovenia (AP) – The frustration on Mikaela Shiffrin’s face – mouth agape in apparent disappointment followed by pursed lips – lasted all of about 60 seconds. By the time the cameras moved off Shiffrin and onto the next competitor, the American regained her smile and was quickly able to analyze the lofty expectations ... Read More »
1 responseCanadian midfielder Ismael Kone makes debut for Watford in F.A. Cup loss
By The Canadian Press on January 7th, 2023
READING, United Kingdom – Canadian international midfielder Ismael Kone made his debut for Watford on Saturday in a 2-0 loss to Reading in a third-round game in England’s FA Cup. Kone played the full 90 minutes in the matchup of teams from England’s second-tier Championship. Both goals came in stoppage time with Kelvin Abrefa scoring ... Read More »
1 responseSports scoreboard for Friday, Jan. 6, 2023
By The Canadian Press on January 7th, 2023
Friday’s Scoreboard NHL Winnipeg 4 Tampa Bay 2 Calgary 4 NY Islanders 1 Florida 3 Detroit 2 Nashville 3 Washington 2 Chicago 2 Arizona 0 Anaheim 5 San Jose 4 (OT) — AHL Belleville 3 Syracuse 2 Manitoba 5 Laval 4 Abbotsford 4 Henderson 3 Grand Rapids 4 Texas 2 Utica 3 Hartford 2 Charlotte ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Di Giuseppe leads Abbotsford Canucks to 4-3 win over Henderson Silver Knights
By The Canadian Press on January 6th, 2023
ABBOTSFORD, B.C. – Phil Di Giuseppe scored at 18:45 of the third period to earn the Abbotsford Canucks a 4-3 win over the Henderson Silver Knights in American League play Friday night. Arshdeep Baines, Danila Klimovich and Vasily Podkolzin had the other goals for the Canucks (20-10-1-1). Brendan Brisson, Bryon Froese and Gage Quinney replied ... Read More »
1 responseRatzlaff stops 28 shots to lead Seattle Thunderbirds past Regina Pats 6-0
By The Canadian Press on January 6th, 2023
REGINA – Scott Ratzlaff stopped 28 shots for the shutout as the Seattle Thunderbirds downed the Regina Pats 6-0 in Western Hockey League play Friday night. Lucas Ciona and Jordan Gustafson led the way offensively for Seattle (28-4-1-1) with two goals apiece. Coster Dunn scored the other. Kelton Pyne made 28 saves for Regina (18-19-1-1). ... Read More »
1 responseCalgary Flames finish the job against New York Islanders in 4-1 win
By Donna Spencer, The Canadian Press on January 6th, 2023
CALGARY – The Calgary Flames didn’t let another game against the New York Islanders get away from them. Leading 3-1 after two periods, which the Flames also did in a 4-3 overtime loss to the Islanders at USB Arena on Nov. 7, Nazem Kadri’s audacious shot for an improbable goal salted away a 4-1 victory ... Read More »
1 responseGoyette has goal, three assists to power Sudbury Wolves past Oshawa Generals 6-4
By The Canadian Press on January 6th, 2023
SUDBURY, Ont. – David Goyette had a goal and three assists to power the Sudbury Wolves past the Oshawa Generals 6-4 in the Ontario Hockey Leauge on Friday night. Dylan Robinson, Quentin Musty, Matthew Mania, Marc Boudreau and Landon McCallum had the other goals for Sudbury (13-17-3-0). Goaltender Joe Ranger stopped 26 shots. Stuart Rolofs, ... Read More »
1 responseJacob Markstrom stops 23 shots for Flames in 4-1 win over Islanders
By Donna Spencer, The Canadian Press on January 6th, 2023
CALGARY – Jacob Markstrom made 23 saves to lead the Calgary Flames to a 4-1 home win over the New York Islanders 4-1 on Friday night. Milan Lucic, Blake Coleman, Nikita Zadorov and Nazem Kadri scored for the Flames (19-14-7). Zach Parise replied for the Islanders (22-17-2), who played their second game in as many ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vidicek scores twice as Halifax Mooseheads defeat Saint John Sea Dogs 6-4
By The Canadian Press on January 6th, 2023
SAINT JOHN, N.B. – Markus Vidicek scored twice as the Halifax Mooseheads defeated the Saint John Sea Dogs 6-4 in Quebec Major Junior Hockey League action Friday night. Brody Fournier, Alexandre Doucet, Dylan MacKinnon and Josh Lawrence also scored once for Halifax (24-7-4-1) while goaltender Brady James stopped 23 shots. Brady Burns, Nicolas Bilodeau, Alexis ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Difficulty of limiting VanVleet’s minutes continues to show for Nurse, Raptors
By Abdulhamid Ibrahim, The Canadian Press on January 6th, 2023
TORONTO – The difficulty of decreasing Fred VanVleet’s minutes continues to be on display as the season wears on. After tying for the league lead in minutes (37.9) per night last season – alongside Toronto Raptors teammate Pascal Siakam – VanVleet vowed he’d be more conscientious of his minutes and smarter with his body back ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Connor’s record-setting power-play goal leads Jets to 4-2 victory over Lightning
By Judy Owen, The Canadian Press on January 6th, 2023
WINNIPEG – Kyle Connor’s record-setting power-play goal at 5:38 of the third period led the Winnipeg Jets to a 4-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Friday. Morgan Barron sealed Winnipeg’s fourth straight win with a short-handed goal into an empty net with 1:26 remaining. Connor registered his 41 game-winning goal, moving him past ... Read More »
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