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Flames defenceman Chris Tanev leaves game after taking shot to head
By The Canadian Press on December 12th, 2022
MONTREAL – Flames defenceman Chris Tanev was helped off the ice after taking a slap shot to the head in the second period of Calgary’s game against the Montreal Canadiens on Monday. During a 5-on-3 penalty kill, Tanev attempted to block a slap shot from Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki. The shot hit Tanev in the ... Read More »
1 responseDefenceman Wade Redden joins Ottawa Senators Ring of Honour
By Lisa Wallace, The Canadian Press on December 12th, 2022
OTTAWA – Wade Redden was a mainstay on the Ottawa Senators blue line for 11 years and for his efforts the fan favourite is the first player to be inducted into the team’s Ring of Honour. Redden first arrived in Ottawa as a 19-year-old looking to fulfil a childhood dream of playing in the NHL ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bedard, Wright headline Canada’s roster for world junior hockey championships
By The Canadian Press on December 12th, 2022
MONCTON, N.B. – Connor Bedard and Shane Wright headline Canada’s roster for the upcoming world junior hockey championship. Hockey Canada announced its cuts Monday following two practice days and two exhibition games as part of its selection camp. Bedard and Wright were virtual locks to make the roster of 20 skaters and two goaltenders that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veteran midfielder Jonathan Osorio signs new three-year contract to stay in Toronto
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on December 12th, 2022
TORONTO – Veteran midfielder Jonathan Osorio has elected to stay in Toronto, rather than test the waters abroad. Osorio, whose contract with Toronto FC had expired, has signed a new three-year contract plus a 2026 option with Toronto, using targeted allocation money. The 30-year-old will be entering his 11th season in TFC colours next year. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Reports: Blue Jays agree to deal with right-hander Chris Bassitt pending physical
By The Canadian Press on December 12th, 2022
TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays have agreed to a deal with right-hander Chris Bassitt pending a physical, according to multiple media reports. ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported the deal to be worth US$63 million over three years. The 33-year-old is an imposing figure on the mound at six-foot-five and 220 pounds. Bassitt has a 46-34 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former CFL head coach John Gregory dies at the age of 84
By Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press on December 12th, 2022
TORONTO – John Gregory, who guided the Saskatchewan Roughriders to their second Grey Cup title in 1989, has died. He was 84. The cause of death wasn’t immediately known. The Iowa Barnstormers, an Arena League team Gregory also coached, confirmed Gregory’s passing Monday. “We are deeply saddened to learn about the passing of legendary Iowa ... Read More »
1 responseCassie Campbell-Pascall among nominees for Hockey Canada’s new board of directors
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on December 12th, 2022
Hockey Canada’s new leadership is on course to include a two-time Olympic gold medallist. Cassie Campbell-Pascal, who captained the country’s women’s team to consecutive podium-topping performances at the 2002 and 2006 Games, was announced Monday as one of the candidates to fill nine vacant board of director seats. The national organization’s provincial and territorial members ... Read More »
1 responseLindgren, Thompson, Nylander named NHL’s three stars of the week
By The Canadian Press on December 12th, 2022
NEW YORK – Washington Capitals goaltender Charlie Lindgren, Buffalo Sabres centre Tage Thompson and Toronto Maple Leafs right-winger William Nylander have been named the NHL’s three stars of the week. Lindgren led the NHL with four wins and 111 saves while posting a 1.50 goals-against average and .949 save percentage last week. The 28-year-old Lindgren, ... Read More »
1 responseFederal government commits $2.4 million in crisis money to athletes’ mental health
By Donna Spencer, The Canadian Press on December 12th, 2022
Canada’s sports minister has committed $2.4 million in crisis funding for athletes’ mental health. Pascale St-Onge announced Monday in Montreal the money will support crisis care, education and training for Olympic and Paralympic athletes and coaches. A wave of active and retired athletes have pointed to abusive and toxic environments in Canadian high-performance sport. They’ve ... Read More »
1 responseHockey Canada releases slate of candidates to form new board of directors
By The Canadian Press on December 12th, 2022
CALGARY – Hockey Canada has named its slate of candidates to fill the nine vacant positions on its board of directors on a one-year term. The organization’s members will hold a vote Saturday on whether to accept or reject the entire slate, which includes five women and four men. Hockey Canada’s board stepped down in ... Read More »
1 responseFederal government commits $2.4 million to athletes’ mental health
By The Canadian Press on December 12th, 2022
MONTREAL – The federal government is committing $2.4 million in crisis funding towards athletes’ mental health. Sports Minister Pascale St-Onge announced in Montreal the money will support crisis care, education and training for Olympic and Paralympic athletes and their coaches. A wave of active and retired athletes have pointed to abusive and toxic environments in ... Read More »
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