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Ottawa Redblacks sign Canadian running back Ante Milanovic-Litre to one-year contract
By The Canadian Press on February 16th, 2023
OTTAWA – The Ottawa Redblacks signed Canadian running back Ante Milanovic-Litre to a one-year contract Thursday. Milanovic-Litre, 28, spent the 2022 campaign with Edmonton after four seasons with the Calgary Stampeders. The Vancouver native ran for 241 yards and a touchdown in 18 regular-season games last year with the Elks. Milanovic-Litre won a Grey Cup ... Read More »
1 responseOlympic champion weightlifter Christine Girard named Pan Am Games chef de mission
By The Canadian Press on February 16th, 2023
MONTREAL – Holding true to her values eventually brought Christine Girard to the top of the podium. She intends to take that quality with her to Santiago, Chile, where Girard will lead Canada’s team as chef de mission at the 2023 Pan American Games. The Canadian Olympic Committee announced Girard’s appointment Thursday in Montreal. She ... Read More »
1 responseCanadian lightweight Anthony (The Genius) Romero looks to land PFL contract
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on February 16th, 2023
ORLANDO, Fla. – Canadian lightweight Anthony (The Genius) Romero looks for a second chance to make a first impression Friday when he takes on Australian Antonio (The Spartan) Caruso in the PFL Challenger Series. The 25-year-old is one of eight 155-pounders on the Orlando card looking to win their way into the MMA promotion’s top ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rugby Canada the latest national body to sign on to join Abuse-Free Sport
By The Canadian Press on February 16th, 2023
TORONTO – Rugby Canada has joined other national sports organizations in signing an agreement to join Abuse-Free Sport, the federal government program to prevent and address maltreatment in sport. Following a transition period to end no later than March 31, Rugby Canada national team players, coaches, contractors and volunteers, as well as the organization’s staff ... Read More »
1 responseCanada’s Auger-Aliassime reaches quarterfinals at Rotterdam Open
By The Canadian Press on February 16th, 2023
ROTTERDAM, Netherlands – Montreal’s Félix Auger-Aliassime defeated Grégoire Barrère of France 6-4, 6-3 to reach the quarterfinals of the Rotterdam Open on Thursday. Auger-Aliassime, the tournament’s third seed, needed just 83 minutes to dispose of Barrère. Auger-Aliassime, ranked eighth in the world, dominated Barrère with his service attack, firing nine aces and winning 78 per ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WHL Roundup: Ice use five-goal second period to top Broncos, extend win streak
By The Canadian Press on February 16th, 2023
WINNIPEG – Matthew Savoie had a goal and an assist as the Winnipeg Ice scored all five of their goals in the second period en route to a 5-3 win over the Swift Current Broncos on Wednesday. Evan Friesen, Owen Pederson, Josh Medernach and Ben Zloty added the others for Winnipeg (41-7-1), winner of four ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sports scoreboard for Wednesday Feb. 15, 2023
By The Canadian Press on February 15th, 2023
Wednesday’s Scoreboard NHL Toronto 5 Chicago 2 Detroit 5 Edmonton 4 (SO) N.Y. Rangers 6 Vancouver 4 Arizona 1 Tampa Bay 0 Colorado 3 Minnesota 2 Buffalo 7 Anaheim 3 — AHL Toronto 2 Utica 1 Belleville 4 Syracuse 2 Abbotsford 4 Calgary 2 Manitoba 4 Iowa 2 Milwaukee 2 Chicago 1 Charlotte 4 Lehigh ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Suter’s shootout winner lifts Red Wings past Oilers for fourth straight victory
By Shane Jones, The Canadian Press on February 15th, 2023
EDMONTON – Pius Suter scored the shootout winner as the Detroit Red Wings kept up their second-half surge with a 5-4 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday. Dylan Larkin, Moritz Seider, Robby Fabbri and Olli Maatta scored for the Red Wings (25-20-8), who have now won four straight. Ville Husso made 41 saves between ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Panarin, Zibanejad score twice as Rangers extend streak with 6-4 win over Canucks
By Gemma Karstens-Smith, The Canadian Press on February 15th, 2023
VANCOUVER – Artemi Panarin scored twice and notched an assist as the New York Rangers stretched their win streak to six games Wednesday, downing the Vancouver Canucks 6-4. Mika Zibanejad also had two goals and a helper for the Rangers (32-14-8), while Chris Kreider and K’Andre Miller found the back of the net as well. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!OHL Roundup: Burke powers Sting to 9-1 win over Storm
By The Canadian Press on February 15th, 2023
SARNIA, Ont. – Nolan Burke scored four goals to fuel the Sarnia Sting’s dominant 9-1 victory over the Guelph Storm on Wednesday. Luca DelBelBelluz scored twice, while Easton Wainwright and Sasha Pastujov each contributed a goal and two assists for Sarnia (27-17-4-2). Zach Filak added a goal and an assist for the Sting. Benjamin Gaudreau ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Matthews returns from injury, Nylander stays hot as Maple Leafs down Blackhawks
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on February 15th, 2023
TORONTO – Sheldon Keefe has asked his players to take more ownership in key moments. Auston Matthews – back in the Maple Leafs’ lineup following an injury absence – and William Nylander took their head coach’s words to heart early on Wednesday. Nine seconds later, Toronto was ahead. “You watch any experienced and championship-calibre team, ... Read More »
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