National Sports
Hockey Canada unveils 25-player roster for upcoming Spengler Cup
By The Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2022
CALGARY – Olympians David Desharnais and Daniel Winnik headline Canada’s 25-player roster for the upcoming Spengler Cup in Davos, Switzerland. Two goalies, eight defencemen and 15 forwards were selected by general manager Shane Doan, Hockey Canada director of operations Tyler Dietrich and the team’s management group. Desharnais, Winnik and Chris DiDomenico are the returnees from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Maple Leafs hang on for 4-3 victory over Flyers in weekday matinee
By Tim Wharnsby, The Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2022
TORONTO – Power-play goals from Calle Jarnkrok and Mitch Marner ignited the Toronto Maple Leafs late in the second period. They then survived a late-game scare to score a 4-3 win against the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday afternoon. In their final outing before the Christmas break, the Maple Leafs (21-7-6) increased their victory string at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Davies named Canada Soccer player of the year after scoring at World Cup
By The Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2022
TORONTO – Bayern Munich and Canadian men’s national team star Alphonso Davies has been named Canada Soccer player of the year for the fourth time in five seasons. Davies was instrumental in helping the men’s team qualify for the World Cup for the first time in 36 years, and scored the squad’s first-ever goal at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Olympic champ Edin named interim president of new Curling Players’ Association
By The Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2022
Olympic champion Niklas Edin of Sweden has been named interim president of the new Curling Players’ Association. The international group was organized by Curling Live streaming service co-founder Rylan Hartley, the association said Thursday in a release. Executive group members include representatives from Europe (Switzerland’s Silvana Tirinzoni, Edin), Canada (Tyler Tardi, Emma Miskew), the U.S., ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New Brunswick includes “good conduct” clause in funding deal with Hockey Canada
By The Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2022
New Brunswick’s government has included a “good conduct” clause in its funding contract with Hockey Canada ahead of the 2023 world junior hockey championship. Moncton, N.B., and Halifax are co-hosting the international tournament which runs Dec. 26 to Jan. 5. The document signed by New Brunswick’s Regional Development Corporation earlier this month says that all ... Read More »
1 responseLosada gets fresh start in Montreal after troubled stint with D.C. United
By Elias Grigoriadis, The Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2022
MONTREAL – Hernán Losada’s first stint as a Major League Soccer head coach lasted just over one season, a tenure characterized by a contentious relationship between the coach and his bosses at D.C. United. With Losada now charged with taking the reins at CF Montreal, sporting director Olivier Renard is confident the Argentine and the ... Read More »
1 responseRedblacks sign defensive lineman Cleyon Laing to two-year extension
By The Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2022
OTTAWA – The Ottawa Redblacks have signed defensive lineman Cleyon Laing to a two-year extension. Laing had 26 defensive tackles and three sacks in 18 games last season, his ninth in the CFL. The Edmonton native broke into the CFL with Toronto in 2013 and spent three seasons with the Argonauts before an NFL stint ... Read More »
1 responseCanadian head coach took road less travelled to world junior spotlight
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2022
Dennis Williams accepted the job and packed the car without a second thought. A young hockey mind looking for another chance, he also sported a slightly bruised ego. Williams had taken over as interim head coach at Bowling Green in the NCAA ranks the previous season, but was ultimately turned down for the full-time position. ... Read More »
1 responseFormer Broncos RB Ronnie Hillman dies at 31
By Pat Graham, The Associated Press on December 22nd, 2022
DENVER (AP) – Running back Ronnie Hillman, who was part of the Denver Broncos team that won Super Bowl 50, has died, his family said in a statement. He was 31. Hillman’s family posted on his Instagram account Wednesday that he was diagnosed in August with a rare form of kidney cancer called renal medullary ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Senators-Red Wings game postponed due to severe winter storm brewing in Ontario
By The Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2022
OTTAWA – The Ottawa Senators’ game Friday night against the Detroit Red Wings has been postponed due to a severe winter storm forecast for much of Ontario. The game has been rescheduled to Monday, Feb. 27, at 7 p.m. ET. The Senators are scheduled to host the Washington Capitals on Thursday night. With Friday’s game ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!With high-performance review underway, Curling Canada hopes new quad yields results
By Gregory Strong, The Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2022
Curling Canada is hoping an ongoing high-performance review will help put the federation on track for success after a disappointing showing on the international stage last season. Canada’s lone curling medal at the Beijing Olympics was a men’s bronze and the gold shutout continued at the world championships. One of the top priorities on the ... Read More »
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