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Jack Eichel thriving in the desert with Vegas Golden Knights
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on November 9th, 2022
Mark Stone knew all about the player. He just wasn’t sure about the person. The Vegas Golden Knights acquired Jack Eichel from Buffalo in a blockbuster trade last November following a messy, protracted standoff between the star centre and the Sabres over how to proceed with a neck injury that required surgery. The disagreement ““ ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Oilers forward Evander Kane out 3-4 months after wrist cut by skate
By The Canadian Press on November 9th, 2022
Edmonton Oilers forward Evander Kane will miss three to four months after being cut on the left wrist by a skate blade. The injury occurred during Edmonton’s 3-2 win at Tampa Bay on Tuesday. Kane got tangled with Lightning defenceman Philippe Myers just inside the Edmonton defensive zone and while on the ice was cut ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto FC trades Canadian Luca Petrasso to Orlando City for allocation money
By The Canadian Press on November 9th, 2022
Toronto FC has traded fullback/midfielder Luca Petrasso to Orlando City SC in a deal that could net TFC up to US$400,000 in general allocation money. Toronto will get a guaranteed $300,000 in 2023 general allocation money and an additional $50,000 in 2024 and $50,000 in 2025 if certain performance-based metrics are met. Toronto will also ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Yukon posts 8-0 upset over Quebec at Canadian mixed curling championship
By The Canadian Press on November 9th, 2022
PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. – Quebec suffered its first defeat at the 2022 Canadian mixed curling championship in surprising fashion, dropping an 8-0 decision to previously winless Yukon in Wednesday’s early draw. Yukon, skipped by Terry Miller, put the game away with a steal of three in the fifth end. Miller’s team opened with the hammer ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadiens forward Slafkovsky suspended two games for boarding Red Wings’ Luff
By The Canadian Press on November 9th, 2022
NEW YORK – The NHL has suspended Montreal Canadiens rookie forward Juraj Slafkovsky two games, boarding Detroit Red Wings forward Matt Luff. The incident occurred in the third period of Montreal’s 3-2 shootout win at Detroit on Tuesday. Slafkovsky, the first overall pick in the 2022 NHL draft, was assessed a major and game misconduct ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada Ravens rally for dramatic 22-16 win over Brazil at Rugby League World Cup
By The Canadian Press on November 9th, 2022
LEEDS, United Kingdom – Alanna Fittes’ 79th-minute try lifted the Canada Ravens to a dramatic 22-16 win over tournament debutant Brazil on Wednesday at the Rugby League World Cup. The Canadian women leave the eight-team competition on a high note after opening losses to Papua New Guinea and England. The game was knotted at 16-16 ... Read More »
1 responseLeafs captain Tavares named ambassador for Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp.’s Proline
By The Canadian Press on November 9th, 2022
Toronto Maple Leafs captain John Tavares has been named the ambassador for the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp.’s Proline online sports betting brand, the company announced Wednesday. Tavares becomes the first major sports league athlete to sign with OLG. As part of the partnership, Tavares, a native of Mississauga, Ont., will engage fans at public ... Read More »
1 responseWilliams named Canada’s coach for upcoming world junior hockey championship
By The Canadian Press on November 9th, 2022
CALGARY – Dennis Williams, who helped Canada win the gold medal at the 2022 world junior hockey championship as an assistant coach, will lead the staff for the upcoming 2023 tournament. Hockey Canada announced its coaching staff for the tournament in Halifax and Moncton, N.B., on Wednesday. Joining Williams on Canada’s bench will assistants coaches ... Read More »
1 responseDefending-champion Blue Bombers providing big challenge for B.C. Lions
By Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press on November 9th, 2022
There’s a big obstacle standing in the way of Nathan Rourke leading the B.C. Lions to their first Grey Cup appearance since 2011. Rourke and Co. are at IG Field on Sunday to face Winnipeg in the West Division final. To gain a shot at a first CFL title in 11 years, the Lions must ... Read More »
1 responseBack from Russia, Chery ready to help Canada qualify for FIBA World Cup
By Steven Sandor, The Canadian Press on November 9th, 2022
EDMONTON – Guard Kenny Chery is training with his Canadian national teammates, getting ready to face Venezuela and Panama in FIBA World Cup qualifiers. But about nine months ago, he was a world away from Edmonton. He was trying to get out of Russia. Chery was playing for BC Avtodor Saratov. But, when Russian troops ... Read More »
1 responseMeyer-Crothers hasn’t seen proof that NHL prospect Miller has changed his ways
By The Canadian Press on November 9th, 2022
Isaiah Meyer-Crothers, the victim of racist bullying by Mitchell Miller, says he hasn’t seen proof that the NHL prospect has changed his ways. In a statement released Wednesday by the Hockey Diversity Alliance, Meyer-Crothers, who is Black and has developmental disabilities, said Miller reached out by text to apologize and to say he was doing ... Read More »
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