National Sports
NHL notebook: Offensively challenged New York Islanders searching for answers
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on January 25th, 2023
Mathew Barzal paused before beginning his answer. He then took a few more seconds to collect his thoughts. “Tough question,” Barzal responded when asked about the New York Islanders’ offensive struggles. “It’s hard to explain.” The talented winger attempted another run at it moments later. “Honestly hard to explain,” he said. “I don’t know. I ... Read More »
1 responseRegina Pats star Connor Bedard set to highlight CHL top prospects game
By Gemma Karstens-Smith, The Canadian Press on January 25th, 2023
LANGLEY, B.C. – Connor Bedard knows a thing or two about playing in big games. In the last six months, the 17-year-old centre has played for gold in the world junior hockey championships not once but twice – and he helped Canada to victory on both occasions. The spotlight will be on Bedard once again ... Read More »
1 responsePaul beats Shelton in all-US quarterfinal at Australian Open
By Howard Fendrich, The Associated Press on January 25th, 2023
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) – Tommy Paul reached his first Grand Slam semifinal and ended the surprising run of Ben Shelton by winning their all-American matchup at the Australian Open 7-6 (6), 6-3, 5-7, 6-4 on Wednesday. Paul, a 25-year-old from New Jersey, is the first man from his country to make it to the final ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canucks rally in third to beat Blackhawks 5-2 in Tocchet debut
By Jim Morris, The Canadian Press on January 24th, 2023
VANCOUVER – Dakota Joshua and Sheldon Dries scored goals 34 seconds apart in the third period as the Vancouver Canucks battled back from two one-goal deficits to defeat the Chicago Blackhawks 5-2 and give Rick Tocchet a win in his first game as Vancouver’s head coach. Tocchet was named the Canucks 21st head coach on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tuesday’s sports scoreboard for Jan. 24, 2023
By The Canadian Press on January 24th, 2023
Tuesday’s Scoreboard NHL Vancouver 5 Chicago 2 Boston 4 Montreal 2 Nashville 2 Winnipeg 1 Colorado 3 Washington 2 Tampa Bay 4 Minnesota 2 Buffalo 5 St. Louis 3 Anaheim 5 Arizona 2 Pittsburgh 7 Florida 6 (OT) Los Angeles 4 Philadelphia 3 (OT) Detroit 3 San Jose 2 (OT) New Jersey 3 Vegas 2(OT) ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jeannot, Saros lead Predators over Jets 2-1
By Jim Diamond, The Associated Press on January 24th, 2023
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Tanner Jeannot scored early in the third period and Juuse Saros made 32 saves to lead the Nashville Predators to a 2-1 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday night. Cody Glass had the other goal for Nashville, winners of four of five. Pierre-Luc Dubois scored and Connor Hellebuyck made 39 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bergeron’s late goal lifts Bruins over Canadiens 4-2
By Tristan D'Amours, The Canadian Press on January 24th, 2023
MONTREAL – Patrice Bergeron’s goal at 17:05 of the third period snapped a 2-2 tie and lifted the Boston Bruins to a hard-fought 4-2 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday night. Taylor Hall and David Krejci also scored for Boston (38-5-4) in the first game between the storied rivals since April 24, 2022. David ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Four Canadian Premier League teams to open Voyageurs Cup campaign away from home
By The Canadian Press on January 24th, 2023
TORONTO – The Canadian Championship draw doesn’t take place until next Tuesday but it has already been determined that Cavalry FC, HFX Wanderers FC, Valour FC and Vancouver FC will open on the road. The Canadian Premier League said the four teams cannot play at home because of stadium availability and weather conditions. The knockout ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bettman: 2018 Canada junior team investigation ‘really close to the end’
By Tristan D'Amours, The Canadian Press on January 24th, 2023
MONTREAL – NHL commissioner Gary Bettman says the league’s investigation into an alleged sexual assault involving members of Canada’s 2018 world junior team is getting “really close to the end.” In a media availability at the Bell Centre before the Montreal Canadiens’ game against the Boston Bruins on Tuesday, Bettman said that the investigation was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Just do your best’: Defending superstar Bedard a tough task for CHL’s top prospects
By Gemma Karstens-Smith, The Canadian Press on January 24th, 2023
LANGLEY, B.C. – Containing teen phenom Connor Bedard is no easy feat – just ask the top players in the Canadian Hockey League. Hot off his second gold medal for Canada at the world junior hockey championship last month, Bedard is set to highlight the Kubota CHL/NHL top prospects game Wedenesday when 40 of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veteran Canadian goalkeeper Erin McLeod leaves Orlando Pride for Iceland
By The Canadian Press on January 24th, 2023
ORLANDO, Fla. – Veteran Canadian goalkeeper Erin McLeod and her wife, Iceland international midfielder Gunny Jonsdottir, are leaving the NWSL’s Orlando Pride to play in Iceland. The 39-year-old from St. Albert, Alta., and Jonsdottir married Jan. 2. McLeod joined the Pride in 2020, one year before Jonsdottir. “Both Gunny and Erin have been incredibly important ... Read More »
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