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NHL commissioner Gary Bettman says tweaking playoff format not as simple as it sounds
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on February 4th, 2023
SUNRISE, Fla. – Sidney Crosby wants the NHL to tweak its playoff format. Gary Bettman says the task isn’t as simple as it sounds. The league’s commissioner was asked about comments from players during this week’s all-star festivities where some stated – including Crosby – they would like to see a return to the No. ... Read More »
1 responseChuli posts shutout for Toronto Six in 3-0 win over Buffalo Beauts
By The Canadian Press on February 4th, 2023
TORONTO – Elaine Chuli posted a 26-save shutout for the Toronto Six in a 3-0 win over the visiting Buffalo Beauts in a PHF game Saturday. Shiann Darkangelo scored twice and Michaela Cava scored into an empty net for Toronto (11-2-2) at Canlan Sports. Lovissa Berntdsson stopped 29 shots in a losing cause for Buffalo ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man United beats Palace 2-1, Casemiro suspended after red
By James Robson, The Associated Press on February 4th, 2023
MANCHESTER, England (AP) – After reigniting hope of an English Premier League title challenge, Manchester United was left counting the cost of Casemiro’s red card after beating Crystal Palace 2-1 on Saturday. The Brazil international was sent off in the second half for grabbing Palace midfielder Will Hughes by the neck and will serve a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Double bronze for Canada in World Cup short track speedskating
By The Canadian Press on February 4th, 2023
DRESDEN, Germany – Canadians Felix Roussel and Courtney Sarault collected bronze medals in World Cup short track speedskating Saturday in Dresden. Roussel of Sherbrooke, Que., was third in the men’s 1,000 metres for the first medal of his career in an individual race. He took advantage of a collision between South Korea’s Tae Sung Kim ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto named as host city for 2024 NHL all-star game
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on February 4th, 2023
SUNRISE, Fla. – Mitch Marner has been enjoying the sun and sand at this year’s NHL all-star festivities. The Maple Leafs winger will need his winter coat if he makes the cut next year. NHL commissioner Gary Bettman announced Saturday the league’s 2024 showcase will be played in Toronto for the ninth time. “Going to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Florida Panthers offer Canada’s Sarah Nurse deal to lead girls hockey program
By Tim Reynolds, The Associated Press on February 4th, 2023
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) – The Florida Panthers are trying to sign a high-scoring forward who has an Olympic gold medal and two world championships, with hopes of getting the deal done in the coming days. If it happens, she won’t be playing for the Panthers. Sarah Nurse, the Canadian forward who had a highlight-reel ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto to host the 2024 NHL all-star game
By The Canadian Press on February 4th, 2023
SUNRISE, Fla. – The 2024 NHL all-star game will be played in Toronto. NHL commissioner Gary Bettman made the announcement Saturday during this year’s all-star event in Sunrise, Fla. The skills competition will be held Feb. 2, 2024, with the all-star game the following day. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Feb. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Argonauts, kicker Boris Bede agree to one-year contract extension
By The Canadian Press on February 4th, 2023
TORONTO – The Toronto Argonauts have signed American kicker Boris Bede to a one-year contract extension. The 33-year-old converted a career-high 43 field goals in 2022, and added another three in Toronto’s 24-23 win over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the Grey Cup game. Bede, who was born in France and went to school in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stephen Eustaquio, Cloe Lacasse win Canada Soccer Player of the Month award
By The Canadian Press on February 4th, 2023
TORONTO – Midfielder Stephen Eustaquio and forward Cloe Lacasse have been named Canada Soccer’s players of the month for January. Eustaquio scored twice and led FC Porto to the Portuguese League Cup while Lacasse scored five goals as Benfica maintained its perfect record after 12 games in the Portugal women’s league standings. Eustaquio also scored ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Andreescu retires from Thailand Open semifinal because of shoulder injury
By The Associated Press on February 4th, 2023
HUA HIN, Thailand (AP) – Lesia Tsurenko of Ukraine reached her first final in four years after top-seeded Bianca Andreescu of Canada retired with a shoulder injury during their semifinal match at the Thailand Open on Saturday. Tsurenko, in search of her fifth WTA title, was leading the 2019 U.S. Open champion 7-5, 4-0 when ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Grenier, Crawford lead Canada into world alpine ski championship
By The Canadian Press on February 4th, 2023
CALGARY – James Crawford and Valérie Grenier lead Canada’s alpine ski team into the world championship starting Monday in Courchevel and Méribel, France. The 13-skier squad announced Saturday by Alpine Canada kicks off racing with women’s alpine combined Monday and concludes Feb. 19 with men’s slalom. Grenier of Mont-Tremblant, Que., won a World Cup gold ... Read More »
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