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Djokovic, Shapovalov to meet in Adelaide quarterfinals
By The Associated Press on January 5th, 2023
ADELAIDE, Australia (AP) – Top-seeded Novak Djokovic has reached the quarterfinals of the Adelaide International where he will face Canadian Denis Shapovalov. Djokovic defeated Quentin Halys 7-6 (3) 7-6 (5) on Thursday, and Canadian Shapovalov beat Roman Safiullin 6-4, 6-3 to advance. Djokovic and other top players are using this event as a warm-up for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hockey fans say world juniors are a success despite recent scandals
By Lyndsay Armstrong, The Canadian Press on January 5th, 2023
HALIFAX – Capping off a year that saw Hockey Canada mired in scandal over its handling of sexual assault allegations, the world junior hockey championship in Halifax and Moncton, N.B., opened last month under a cloud. But as it comes to an end Thursday night with a final pitting Canada against Czechia, fans and businesses ... Read More »
1 responseHalifax Mooseheads rolling behind powerhouse offence led by Doucet and Dumais
By John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press on January 5th, 2023
Alexandre Doucet had conflicting emotions when he learned he was being traded to the Mooseheads. He was happy to join Halifax but sad to be leaving the Val-d’Or Foreurs, where he had been since 2018. But the 20-year-old’s arrival in Halifax has undoubtedly made the Mooseheads offence one of the most potent in the Quebec ... Read More »
1 responseWHL Roundup: Silvertips snap five-game skid behind Hemmerling’s OT winner
By The Canadian Press on January 4th, 2023
KAMLOOPS, B.C. – Ben Hemmerling scored the game-winning goal 1:28 into overtime as the Everett Silvertips snapped a five-game skid, defeating the Kamloops Blazers 3-2 on Wednesday. Ryan Hofer and Jackson Berezowski each had a goal and an assist for Everett (17-17-1). Hemmerling also added a helper, while Tyler Palmer stopped 22 shots. Ryan Michael ... Read More »
1 responseSports scoreboard for Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023
By The Canadian Press on January 4th, 2023
Wednesday’s Scoreboard World Junior Hockey Championship At Halifax Semifinals Canada 6 United States 2 Czechia 2 Sweden 1 (OT) Relegation Round Latvia 4 Austria 2 (Latvia wins best-of-three series 2-0) — NHL New Jersey 5 Detroit 1 Minnesota 5 Tampa Bay 1 Anaheim 2 Dallas 0 — AHL Laval 6 Manitoba 3 Belleville 5 Rochester ... Read More »
1 responseQMJHL Roundup: Savoie’s OT winner allows Remparts to escape with 5-4 win
By The Canadian Press on January 4th, 2023
DRUMMONDVILLE, Que. – Nicolas Savoie scored the game-winning goal with 23 seconds left in overtime as the Quebec Remparts escaped with a 5-4 win over the Drummondville Voltigeurs on Wednesday. Zachary Bolduc, with a hat trick, and Andrew Gweon also scored for Quebec (29-6-0-1). Quentin Miller had 24 saves. Luke Woodworth, Sam Oliver, Justin Côté ... Read More »
1 responseOHL Roundup: Spitfires use three-goal third period to grab 5-2 win over Spirit
By The Canadian Press on January 4th, 2023
WINDSOR, Ont. – AJ Spellacy, Brett Harrison and Matthew Maggio each had a goal and an assist as the Windsor Spitfires topped the Saginaw Spirit on Wednesday behind a strong third-period effort. After surrendering a two-goal lead in the second period, the Spitfires scored three unanswered goals in the final frame to pull away for ... Read More »
1 responseRaptors overcome horrible start en route to 104-101 OT loss to Bucks
By Lori Ewing, The Canadian Press on January 4th, 2023
TORONTO – Giannis Antetokounmpo had a triple double of 30 points, a season-high 21 rebounds and 10 assists to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 104-101 overtime victory over the Toronto Raptors, who nearly overcame the worst first quarter by any team in the NBA in seven years. Brook Lopez hauled down 19 boards for ... Read More »
1 responseCanada’s Shapovalov moves on to Adelaide International tennis quarterfinals
By The Canadian Press on January 4th, 2023
ADELAIDE, Australia – Canada’s Denis Shapovalov advanced to the quarterfinals of the Adelaide International Tennis Tournament, defeating Roman Safiullin 6-4, 6-3 on Wednesday. The Richmond Hill, Ont., native fired seven aces, won 84 per cent of first-serve points and converted on four of his 11 break point chances. Meanwhile, Safiullin was good for his lone ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada roars back to beat U.S. and advance to gold-medal game at world juniors
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on January 4th, 2023
HALIFAX – Canada is one step away from its 20th gold medal at the world junior hockey championship. Adam Fantilli scored the go-ahead goal in the second period and Thomas Milic was outstanding in making 43 saves as the tournament hosts fought back from an early 2-0 deficit to defeat the United States 6-2 on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kulich scores in overtime as Czechia beats Sweden, advances to world junior final
By The Canadian Press on January 4th, 2023
HALIFAX – David Jiricek tied the game with 39 seconds remaining in regulation and Jiri Kulich scored in overtime Wednesday as Czechia came back to beat Sweden 2-1 and advance to the final of the world junior hockey championship. Ludvig Jansson scored in the second period for Sweden, which appeared poised to advance to the ... Read More »
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