National Sports
Veteran receiver Dontrelle Inman returns to Toronto Argonauts
By The Canadian Press on March 1st, 2023
TORONTO – Dontrelle Inman is back with the Toronto Argonauts. The 34-year-old signed with the CFL club after seven seasons in the NFL with Washington, the L.A. Chargers (twice), Indianapolis (twice) and Chicago. Inman was with Toronto in 2012-13, helping the Argos win a Grey Cup in his first season with the team. The six-foot-three, ... Read More »
1 responseNational Indigenous team to compete for first time at Canadian women’s under-18 event
By The Canadian Press on March 1st, 2023
OTTAWA – A national Indigenous team will compete for the first time ever at the Canadian women’s under-18 tackle football championship later this summer. Football Canada announced Wednesday the squad will join teams from Alberta, Saskatchewan, New Brunswick, Ontario (two), Manitoba and Quebec from July 23-29 in the Canadian capital. “We look forward to this ... Read More »
1 response‘I’m proud:’ Senators centre Derick Brassard to play milestone 1,000th career game
By Lisa Wallace, The Canadian Press on March 1st, 2023
OTTAWA – There was a time last summer when Derick Brassard contemplated retirement. But the Ottawa Senators centre didn’t act on the thought. With some encouragement to stick around, he instead signed a one-year deal in Ottawa. Now, he approaches his milestone 1,000th career game on Thursday, when the Senators visit the New York Rangers. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ylonen scores winner in 3rd, Canadiens beat Sharks 3-1
By Max Miller, The Associated Press on February 28th, 2023
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) – Jesse Ylonen scored the go-ahead goal with 10 minutes remaining and the Montreal Canadiens beat the San Jose Sharks 3-1 on Tuesday night. Kaiden Guhle and Christian Dvorak also scored for the Canadiens, and Jake Allen made 38 saves for his 14th win. San Jose defenceman Jacob MacDonald scored his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sports scoreboard for Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023
By The Canadian Press on February 28th, 2023
Tuesday’s Scoreboard NHL Boston 4 Calgary 3 (OT) Ottawa 6 Detroit 1 Montreal 3 San Jose 1 Los Angeles 6 Winnipeg 5 (SO) Florida 4 Tampa Bay 1 Columbus 5 Buffalo 3 Minnesota 2 N.Y. Islanders 1 (SO) Pittsburgh 3 Nashville 1 Seattle 5 St. Louis 3 Arizona 4 Chicago 1 — NBA Toronto 104 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WHL roundup: Oil Kings drilled 10-1 by league-leading ICE
By The Canadian Press on February 28th, 2023
EDMONTON – Vladislav Shilo, Tu Fraser and Matthew Savoie each scored twice as the league-leading Winnipeg ICE drilled the Edmonton Oil Kings in Western Hockey League action on Tuesday. Zach Benson, Conor Geekie, Carson Lambos and Connor McClennon also scored for the ICE, who won their 48th game of the season and hit the 97-point ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bruins win 8th straight, Ullmark frustrates Flames with 54 saves
By Darren Haynes, The Canadian Press on February 28th, 2023
CALGARY – Charlie McAvoy scored the overtime winner and Linus Ullmark made 54 saves as the Boston Bruins stunned the Calgary Flames 4-3 on Tuesday night. The Flames overcame a 2-0 first-period deficit and led 3-2 in the third period until Pavel Zacha scored a power-play goal at 14:07 to tie the game for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kopitar scores four as Kings ground Jets in shootout
By Judy Owen, The Canadian Press on February 28th, 2023
WINNIPEG – Adrian Kempe scored the only goal in the shootout to give the Los Angeles Kings a 6-5 come-from-behind victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday. Kings captain Anze Kopitar scored four goals, including a natural hat trick in the second period. It was the 35-year-old’s sixth career hat trick and second time he’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Siakam leads as Raptors fend off Bulls 104-98; VanVleet has nine assists in return
By John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press on February 28th, 2023
TORONTO – Pascal Siakam scored 20 and pulled down eight rebounds as the Toronto Raptors held off the Chicago Bulls 101-96 on Tuesday. Point guard Fred VanVleet only had three points but nine assists and six rebounds in his return to the Raptors’ (31-32) lineup after missing three games following the birth of his third ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Senators squash Red Wings 6-1, eye wild-card spot
By Lisa Wallace, The Canadian Press on February 28th, 2023
OTTAWA – With a 6-1 win Tuesday night, the Ottawa Senators swept their two-game series against the Detroit Red Wings – and started a new rivalry. Tim Stutzle led the way with a goal – scored on a first-period penalty shot – and two assists. Austin Watson had a pair of goals, while Claude Giroux, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!OHL roundup: Bulldogs rally to beat Otters in shootout
By The Canadian Press on February 28th, 2023
ERIE, Pa. – It’s been a long and difficult season for the young Erie Otters, who have lost 31 games and spent much of the time living at or near the bottom of the Ontario Hockey League’s 10-team Western Conference. On Tuesday, the Otters added another disappointment, losing 4-3 in a shootout to the visiting ... Read More »
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