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Canadiens score four in final period, flatten Flyers 5-0
By Pat Hickey, The Canadian Press on September 23rd, 2024
MONTREAL – The Montreal Canadiens erupted for three goals in a 2:34 span in the third period to defeat the Philadelphia Flyers 5-0 in NHL pre-season action Monday at the Bell Centre. The Canadiens were nursing a1-0 lead when defenceman David Savard scored at 3:06 of the third period. Emil Heineman made it 3-0 at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kane eyes 2025 return to Oilers after successful surgery
By The Canadian Press on September 23rd, 2024
Edmonton Oilers’ forward Evander Kane had successful abdominal surgery last Friday in New York and is expected to take a minimum of five to six months to recover. Kane, who turns 34 next month, had surgery to repair both abductors, two hernias and two abdominal tears. Kane will undergo rehabilitation in Edmonton under the supervision ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Father of Gaudreau brothers helps out at Philadelphia Flyers practice
By Dan Gelston, The Associated Press on September 23rd, 2024
John Tortorella had a former hockey coach help him Monday at Philadelphia Flyers training camp – the father of the late John and Matthew Gaudreau, who was an invited guest. The Flyers tapped their sticks in appreciation of Guy Gaudreau, a former hockey coach at Hollydell Ice Arena and Gloucester Catholic High School in New ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!B.C. Lions sticking with Canadian quarterback Rourke: coach
By The Canadian Press on September 23rd, 2024
SURREY, B.C. – B.C. Lions coach Rick Campbell says he wants to start quarterback Nathan Rourke for the team’s final four games of the regular season. Campbell’s comments come after he pulled the Canadian from B.C.’s 33-17 loss to the Toronto Argonauts on Sept. 13. Rourke connected on six-of-12 passing attempts, throwing for 110 yards ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tyler Bertuzzi looking to help the Chicago Blackhawks emerge from their rebuild
By Jay Cohen, The Associated Press on September 23rd, 2024
CHICAGO (AP) – Tyler Bertuzzi played for three teams in the past two NHL seasons. He is hoping to stick around Chicago for a while. Bertuzzi is ramping up with the Blackhawks after agreeing to a $22 million, four-year contract on the first day of free agency this summer. He has been playing on a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Father of Gaudreau brothers helps out on the ice at Philadelphia Flyers practice
By Dan Gelston, The Associated Press on September 23rd, 2024
John Tortorella had a former hockey coach help him Monday at Philadelphia Flyers training camp – the father of the late John and Matthew Gaudreau, who was an invited guest. The Flyers tapped their sticks in appreciation of Guy Gaudreau, a former hockey coach at Hollydell Ice Arena and Gloucester Catholic High School in New ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jim Mullin stepping down as Football Canada president after six years on the job
By Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press on September 23rd, 2024
Jim Mullin is stepping away from Football Canada to concentrate on his post with the International Federation of American Football (IFAF). Mullin confirmed Monday that after six years as Football Canada’s president, he is resigning from the post. His decision came hours before the national governing body’s annual general meeting. “I believe now I can ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hall of Famer Mark Messier headlines Amazon’s NHL broadcast team
By The Canadian Press on September 23rd, 2024
TORONTO – Hall of Fame hockey player Mark Messier will be among the on-air talent for Amazon’s new NHL broadcast. Amazon has unveiled its plans for “Prime Monday Night Hockey,” which include Messier working as an analyst for select games. The broadcast team will also include hosts Andi Petrillo, formerly of CBC Sports, and Adnan ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Four Canadian WHL teams bidding to host 2026 Memorial Cup
By The Canadian Press on September 23rd, 2024
TORONTO – Five Western Hockey League teams – including four Canadian clubs – are vying to host the Memorial Cup in 2026. The Canadian Hockey League announced Monday that the Brandon Wheat Kings, Kelowna Rockets, Lethbridge Hurricanes, Medicine Hat Tigers and Spokane Chiefs have all submitted formal bids to host the league’s championship tournament. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hamilton Tiger-Cats sign veteran Peters to one-year contract extension
By The Canadian Press on September 23rd, 2024
HAMILTON – The Hamilton Tiger-Cats signed American cornerback Jamal Peters to a one-year contract extension Monday. The deal keeps Peters with the CFL club through the 2025 season. Peters, 27, has registered 38 tackles and four interceptions in 12 games this season, his first with Hamilton. Peters signed with the Ticats as a free agent ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Montreal’s Félix Auger-Aliassime to lead Canada into Davis Cup Final 8
By The Canadian Press on September 23rd, 2024
Montreal’s Félix Auger-Aliassime will lead the Canadian team into the Davis Cup Final 8, with Frank Dancevic returning as captain. Auger-Aliassime will once again be joined by Denis Shapovalov, of Richmond Hill, Ont., Montreal’s Gabriel Diallo, Alexis Galarneau, of Laval, Que., and Vasek Pospisil of Vernon, B.C., in the event taking place, Nov. 19-24 in ... Read More »
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