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Canada drops second straight as Carpenter’s winner lifts US to 2-1 Rivalry Series win
By The Canadian Press on November 17th, 2022
KAMLOOPS, B.C. – Canada dropped a second consecutive contest in Rivalry Series play to the United States Thursday, falling 2-1 at Sandman Centre. Alex Carpenter scored what proved to be the winner with under seven minutes remaining. Rory Guilday scored the game-tying goal for the U.S. Maddie Rooney made 19 saves in the win. Marie-Philip ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Savoie’s six-point effort lifts Winnipeg Ice past Regina Pats in high-scoring affair
By The Canadian Press on November 17th, 2022
WINNIPEG – Matthew Savoie recorded a hat trick and three assists as the Winnipeg Ice outduelled the Regina Pats 9-5 on Thursday. Owen Pederson, with two goals and added two assists, Zach Benson, Ty Nash, Connor McClennon and Connor Dale also scored for Winnipeg (19-1-0) which is now on a 14-game winning streak. Mason Beaupit ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fortin’s OT winner leads Baie-Comeau Drakkar past Victoriaville Tigres 3-2
By The Canadian Press on November 17th, 2022
BAIE-COMEAU, Que. – Xavier Fortin knocked in the game-winning goal 46 seconds into overtime to lift the Baie-Comeau Drakkar past the Victoriaville Tigres 3-2 on Thursday. Nathan Baril and Félix Gagnon also scored for Baie-Comeau (9-9-2-1). Olivier Adam made 34 saves. Raphael Blouin and Eliott Simard replied for Victoriaville (12-6-1-2). Nathan Darveau stopped 32-of-35 shots. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Connor caps hat trick with late winner to lift Jets past Ducks 3-2
By Jim Bender, The Canadian Press on November 17th, 2022
WINNIPEG – Kyle Connor completed his hat trick netting the game winner with 53.5 seconds remaining to give the Winnipeg Jets a 3-2 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday night. Connor converted a perfect pass from forward Mark Scheifele, snapping a shot past Ducks goaltender John Gibson. Connor Hellebuyck stopped 29-of-31 shots for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Devils down Maple Leafs 3-2 in overtime for 11th straight win
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on November 17th, 2022
TORONTO – Nico Hischier and his teammates delivered yet another message to their doubters Thursday. Long a Metropolitan Division doormat, these New Jersey Devils – balanced, lightning-quick, mature and confident – are an entirely different animal. The rest of the NHL, if it hasn’t already, should take note. Yegor Sharangovich scored 57 seconds into overtime ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bombers quarterback Collaros captures second straight top player award
By Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press on November 17th, 2022
REGINA – After a dominant season, Zach Collaros and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers dominated the CFL awards banquet. Collaros captured the CFL’s most outstanding player award for a second straight year Thursday night. Bombers Stanley Bryant (lineman), receiver Dalton Schoen (rookie) and Mike O’Shea (coach of the year) were also honoured as the West Division ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kucherov, Vasilevskiy lead Lightning to 4-1 win over Flames
By Mark Didtler, The Associated Press on November 17th, 2022
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) – Nikita Kucherov had two goals, Andrei Vasilevskiy made 39 saves, and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Calgary Flames 4-1 on Thursday night. Steven Stamkos had a goal and an assist, and Philippe Myers also scored for the Lightning. Mikhail Sergachev picked up two assists and has five assists and seven ... Read More »
1 responseKuraly scores 2 in 3rd period, helps Columbus past Montreal
By Nicole Kraft, The Associated Press on November 17th, 2022
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Sean Kuraly scored twice in the third period and the Columbus Blue Jackets won their third straight home game, beating the Montreal Canadiens 6-4 on Thursday night. Boone Jenner and Mathieu Olivier also scored in the third, and Kuraly added an assist. Cole Sillinger and Gus Nyquist added goals for Columbus, ... Read More »
1 responseBombers quarterback Collaros caputres second straight top player award
By The Canadian Press on November 17th, 2022
REGINA – Once again, Zach Collaros is the CFL’s most outstanding player. The Winnipeg quarterback secured the honour for a second straight year Thursday night at the CFL awards banquet. Collaros will lead Winnipeg into the Grey Cup game Sunday versus the Toronto Argonauts, with the Bombers chasing a third straight championship. Voting for the ... Read More »
1 responseB.C. Lions quarterback Rourke named CFL’s outstanding Canadian
By The Canadian Press on November 17th, 2022
REGINA – B.C. Lions quarterback Nathan Rourke was named the CFL’s most outstanding Canadian on Thursday. The announcement was made at the CFL’s awards banquet in voting conducted by the Football Reporters of Canada and nine league head coaches. Rourke, 24, finished sixth in CFL passing with 3,349 yards despite only playing in 10 regular-season ... Read More »
1 responseBlue Bombers head coach O’Shea named CFL’s coach of the year
By The Canadian Press on November 17th, 2022
REGINA – Another year, another coach of the year honour for Mike O’Shea of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. O’Shea claimed the award for a second straight season Thursday at the CFL awards banquet. The native of North Bay, Ont., guided Winnipeg to a league-best 15-3 record this season and a second straight first-place finish in ... Read More »
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