National Sports
Hernan Losada era at CF Montreal officially begins with pre-season training session
By Elias Grigoriadis, The Canadian Press on January 9th, 2023
MONTREAL – Hernan Losada officially started his tenure as manager of CF Montreal on Monday as the Major League Soccer club had its first official training session of the pre-season at Olympic Stadium. “It was excellent. This is a really good group with a lot of motivation and energy,” said Losada. “I’m also happy to ... Read More »
1 responseFormer Canada assistant coach takes over as head coach of the NWSL Portland Thorns
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on January 9th, 2023
The Canadian connection continues at the Portland Thorns. The defending National Women’s Soccer League champions have named assistant coach Mike Norris as the successor to head coach Rhian Wilkinson, a former Canadian international. Norris joined Wilkinson’s staff last January after eight years as a coach with Canada Soccer, where most recently he served as the ... Read More »
1 responseTampa Bay Lightning, PWHPA to co-host women’s games
By The Canadian Press on January 9th, 2023
TAMPA, Fla. – The Professional Women’s Hockey Players’ Association and the NHL’s Tampa Bay Lightning will co-host a four-game Dream Gap Tour event in February. Four teams will participate in the Feb. 25-26 event at Advent Health Center Ice in Wesley Chapel, Fla. The PWHPA, which includes women’s hockey stars Marie-Philip Poulin, Sarah Nurse, Hilary ... Read More »
1 responsePastrnak, Hughes, Dahlin named NHL’s three stars of the week
By The Canadian Press on January 9th, 2023
NEW YORK – Boston right-wing David Pastrnak, New Jersey centre Jack Hughes and Buffalo defenceman Rasmus Dahlin have been named the NHL’s three stars of the week. Pastrnak led the NHL with seven goals and eight points in four games to help the league-leading Bruins post a perfect week and extend their point streak to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Eugenie Bouchard falls in first-round qualifier at Australian Open
By The Canadian Press on January 9th, 2023
MELBOURNE, Australia – Canada’s Eugenie Bouchard dropped a 6-3, 1-6, 6-4 decision to American Ashlyn Krueger in first-round qualifying play Monday at the Australian Open. Bouchard, from Montreal, gave up a service break in the final game as her 18-year-old opponent closed out the match in one hour 53 minutes. Krueger is ranked 183rd in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Offensive lineman Williams signs contract extension to remain with Calgary Stampeders
By The Canadian Press on January 9th, 2023
CALGARY – Canadian offensive lineman Zack Williams signed a two-year contract extension with the Calgary Stampeders on Monday. Williams, a 2019 third-round CFL draft pick, was eligible to become a free agent next month. “We’re excited to bring Zack back for two more years and for him to continue his development as a key piece ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vancouver Whitecaps ink Uruguayan centre back Mathias Laborda through 2025
By The Canadian Press on January 9th, 2023
VANCOUVER – The Vancouver Whitecaps have bolstered their backline, signing Uruguayan centre back Mathias Laborda. The club announced the move Monday as the ‘Caps and teams across Major League Soccer officially open training camps. The Whitecaps say Laborda’s contract runs through 2025 with a club option for the 2026 season, and that he will occupy ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ideson to skip Canadian entry at 2023 world wheelchair curling championship
By The Canadian Press on January 9th, 2023
OTTAWA – Mark Ideson will skip the Canadian entry at the 2023 world wheelchair curling championship, while Collinda Joseph and Dennis Thiessen will wear the Maple Leaf at the world wheelchair mixed doubles playdowns. Ideson, who plays lead, will be joined by fourth Jon Thurston, third Ina Forrest, second Gil Dash and fifth Marie Wright ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Five Canadians chosen by FIFA to officiate at this summer’s Women’s World Cup
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on January 9th, 2023
Five Canadians have been named as match officials for this summer’s FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. Marie-Soleil Beaudoin and Myriam Marcotte are among the 33 referees chosen. Chantal Boudreau is one of the 55 assistant referees and Carol Anne Chenard and Drew Fischer are among the 19 video match officials selected. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sports scoreboard for Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023
By The Canadian Press on January 8th, 2023
Sunday’s Games (All Times Eastern) NHL Toronto 6 Philadelphia 2 Winnipeg 7 Vancouver 4 Chicago 4 Calgary 3 (OT) Boston 7 Anaheim 1 Washington 1 Columbus 0 St. Louis 3 Minnesota 0 Dallas 5 Florida 1 Pittsburgh 4 Arizona 1 — AHL Toronto 4 Laval 2 Calgary 2 Bakersfield 1 Ontario 3 Coachella Valley 2 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Domi scores in OT to lift Blackhawks over Flames 4-3
By Matt Carlson, The Associated Press on January 8th, 2023
CHICAGO (AP) – Maxi Domi scored at 1:04 of overtime and had an assist as the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Calgary Flames 4-3 Sunday night for their second straight win. Chicago top prospect Lukas Reichel batted in his first NHL goal and had two assists. Philipp Kurashev and Colin Blackwell also scored for the last-place ... Read More »
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