National Sports
Curling success keeps Northwest Territories’ Galusha, Rizzo in the game
By Donna Spencer, The Canadian Press on February 20th, 2023
KAMLOOPS – Kerry Galusha and Jo-Ann Rizzo are a package deal. Both are closing in on the end of their competitive curling careers. The recent revitalization of their Northwest Territories team makes it difficult to walk away, however. “We’re kind of in the same boat,” Rizzo said. “If we’re going, we’re going together. If we’re ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Kids Are All Right: Allison, Ersson lead Flyers to 4-3 win over Flames
By Darren Haynes, The Canadian Press on February 20th, 2023
CALGARY – Wade Allison scored the game-winner and fellow rookie Samuel Ersson made 33 saves to maintain his perfect record as the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Calgary Flames 4-3 on Monday afternoon. Travis Konecny and Tony DeAngelo each had a goal and an assist for Philadelphia (23-25-10). Nicolas Deslauries also scored as the Flyers snapped ... Read More »
1 responseBattle for first on OHL West heats up as Knights edge Spitfires 4-3 in OT
By The Canadian Press on February 20th, 2023
LONDON, Ont. – Denver Barkey scored his second goal of the game 25 seconds into overtime as the London Knights ended the Windsor Spitfires’ winning streak at nine games with a 4-3 win Monday in Ontario Hockey League action. Jacob Julien also scored twice for London (39-14-1), which has won 11 of its last 12 ... Read More »
1 responseBruins win 4th straight; Pastrnak nets 2 to pass 40 goals
By Jimmy Golen, The Associated Press on February 20th, 2023
BOSTON (AP) – David Pastrnak scored twice, moving within one goal of the NHL lead, and Linus Ullmark stopped 30 shots on Monday to lead the Boston Bruins to their fourth straight victory, 3-1 over the Ottawa Senators. Pastrnak broke a second-period tie to pass the 40-goal plateau for the third time in his career, ... Read More »
1 responseQMJHL Roundup: Lawrence, Moosheads’ fast start fuels 4-2 victory over Wildcats
By The Canadian Press on February 20th, 2023
HALIFAX – Josh Lawrence had two goals and an assist as the Halifax Mooseheads used a strong opening period to fuel their 4-2 win over the Moncton Wildcats on Monday. David Moravec and Brady Schultz also scored for Halifax (38-8-4), which extended its win streak to three games. Brady James made 22 saves. Connor Trenholm ... Read More »
1 responseCanada’s Bianca Andreescu drops opening-round match in straight sets at Dubai Open
By The Canadian Press on February 20th, 2023
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – Canada’s Bianca Andreescu dropped her opening-round match 6-3, 6-4 to Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina at the Dubai Open on Monday. Andreescu, from Mississauga, Ont., had two aces and broke on two of her six opportunities. Andreescu also won 63 per cent of first-serve points in the one hour 32-minute match. Rybakina, ... Read More »
1 responseNorthern Ontario’s McCarville picks up third win in Tournament of Hearts
By The Canadian Press on February 20th, 2023
KAMLOOPS, B.C. – Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories and Northern Ontario improved to 3-1 with victories Monday morning at the Canadian women’s curling championship. Defending champion Kerri Einarson had the only unbeaten team at 3-0 with games against Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia later Monday. Northern Ontario’s Krista McCarville, who reached last year’s final in ... Read More »
1 responseStutzle, MacKinnon, Larkin named NHL’s three stars of the week
By The Canadian Press on February 20th, 2023
NEW YORK – Ottawa Senators forward Tim Stutzle, Colorado Avalanche centre Nathan MacKinnon and Detroit Red Wings counterpart Dylan Larkin have been named the NHL’s three stars of the week. Stutzle led the league with 10 points (four goals, six assists) and two game-winning goals in four appearances as the Senators posted a 3-0-1 record ... Read More »
1 responseOrganizers, athletes adapt to warming climate before and during Canada Winter Games
By Michael Tutton, The Canadian Press on February 20th, 2023
HALIFAX – The East Coast’s whipsaw shifts between freeze and thaw has complicated life for the Canada Winter Games, as athletes and organizers adapt to what climate scientists say is the new reality of less snow. Jean-Philippe Le Guellec, the information officer for biathlon at the Games, says in the weeks leading up to the ... Read More »
1 responseToronto FC sends striker Jesus Jimenez to FC Dallas for midfielder Brandon Servania
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on February 20th, 2023
Toronto FC has acquired midfielder Brandon Servania from FC Dallas in exchange for Spanish striker Jesus Jimenez and an international slot for the 2023 season. The 23-year-old Servania signed as a homegrown player with Dallas in January 2018 and has five goals and seven assists in 74 appearances in all competitions. He has won one ... Read More »
1 responseIslanders’ Barzal out indefinitely with lower-body injury
By The Associated Press on February 20th, 2023
PITTSBURGH (AP) – New York Islanders center Mat Barzal is out indefinitely with a lower-body injury, the team announced Monday, a devastating blow to its playoff pursuit. He was injured on a hit from Boston’s Craig Smith early in a 6-2 loss at the Bruins on Saturday. Barzal appeared to take a knee-on-knee hit and ... Read More »
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