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OHL roundup: 67’s hit double digits in sinking Steelheads 10-3
By The Canadian Press on March 10th, 2023
OTTAWA – Cameron Tolnai and Will Gerrior each scored twice as the Ottawa 67’s crushed the visiting Mississauga Steelheads 10-3 in Ontario Hockey League action on Friday night. Jack Matier, Caden Kelly, Luca Pinelli, Brady Stonehouse, Cooper Foster and Jack Beck also scored for the Eastern Conference-leading 67’s (45-11-3-2), who outshot the visitors 36-29. Angus ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!QMJHL roundup: Landry gives Volts a jolt with game-winning goal against Oceanic
By The Canadian Press on March 10th, 2023
DRUMMONDVILLE, Que. – Manix Landry’s goal at 15:36 of the third period stood as the winner as the Drummondville Voltigeurs edged the visiting Rimouski Oceanic 3-2 in Quebec Major Junior Hockey League action on Friday night. Jeremy Lapointe, on a penalty shot, and Tyler Peddle also scored for the Voltigeurs. Mathis Aguilar and Luka Verreault ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ravens among the final four of U Sports basketball championship
By The Canadian Press on March 10th, 2023
HALIFAX – Aiden Warnholtz had a game-high 29 points and the defending champion Carleton Ravens held on for a 73-71 win over the UQAM Citadins on the opening day of the U Sports men’s Final 8 basketball championship. The Citadins had their chances at the end of the game to send the perennial powerhouse packing, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Surrey’s Svennson shares lead as storms interrupt Players Championship
By Doug Ferguson, The Associated Press on March 10th, 2023
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) – Chad Ramey became the only player to reach double digits under par at The Players Championship. The TPC Sawgrass, as usual, had the final say. Ramey put two tee shots in the water on the island-green 17th hole Friday for a quintuple-bogey that cost him a three-shot lead on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Osorio says relationship with Canada Soccer can be mended, but it will take time
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on March 10th, 2023
TORONTO – Veteran midfielder Jonathan Osorio has voiced his support for Canadian captain Christine Sinclair and her assertion that Canada Soccer operates in a “culture of secrecy and obstruction.” “I do think I’ve experienced moments like that,” the Toronto FC star said. Osorio said there has been no attempt to repair the relationship between the ... Read More »
1 responseMaturity key as surging Ottawa Senators make playoff push: coach
By Gemma Karstens-Smith, The Canadian Press on March 10th, 2023
VANCOUVER – With his Ottawa Senators on a run, Drake Batherson isn’t making any spring travel plans this year. The Sens (33-27-4) currently sit four points out of the second Eastern Conference wild card spot and, with 18 regular-season games left on the schedule, the team believes a post-season berth is within its grasp. It’s ... Read More »
1 responseVancouver Whitecaps look to turn ‘unacceptable’ losses into a win over FC Dallas
By Nicholas Wells, The Canadian Press on March 10th, 2023
VANCOUVER – The Vancouver Whitecaps are looking to turn their resounding win in the CONCACAF Champions League midweek into Major League Soccer success on Saturday. Vancouver beat Real Espana 5-0 on Wednesday with goals coming from Tristan Blackmon, Ryan Raposo, Pedro Vite and Brian White, as well as an own-goal from Espana. The tournament features ... Read More »
1 responseEinarson set for trip to Sweden seeking first world curling title
By Vicki Hall, The Canadian Press on March 10th, 2023
CALGARY – Kerri Einarson looked at Facebook on Friday and saw a memory flash on the screen from March 2020, before life as she knew it came to a halt due to the COVID-19 pandemic. There she was standing in Winnipeg’s Fort Rouge Curling Club, preparing for her first women’s world curling championship. “All of ... Read More »
1 responseCanadian striker Jonathan David nets hat trick as Lille draws with Lyon 3-3
By The Associated Press on March 10th, 2023
LILLE, France (AP) – Canadian striker Jonathan David notched a hat trick for Lille to become the top scorer in the French league and Lyon substitute Alexandre Lacazette netted two late goals to salvage a 3-3 draw on Friday. David raised his league tally to 19, one more than Paris Saint-Germain striker Kylian Mbappe. Lille ... Read More »
1 responseConnor McDavid, Oilers ready to face the Maple Leafs after brief injury scare
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on March 10th, 2023
TORONTO – Connor McDavid experienced another sinking feeling – if only for a brief moment. The superstar captain of the Edmonton Oilers had just been the victim of a friendly fire collision with teammate Derek Ryan late in Thursday’s victory over the Boston Bruins. McDavid immediately grabbed at his left leg after crumpling to the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Magic Mike: Ontario’s McEwen sends host team to final four, Bottcher also wins
By Gregory Strong, The Canadian Press on March 10th, 2023
LONDON, Ont. – Mike McEwen’s first lead of the game came at the perfect time. The Ontario skip made a big-weight hit to score a pair in the 10th end for a thrilling 9-8 victory over Alberta’s Kevin Koe in a crossover elimination game Friday at the Tim Hortons Brier. “That was one for the ... Read More »
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