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OHL roundup: Ottawa nets 14th win by tipping Generals 6-3
By The Canadian Press on November 11th, 2022
OTTAWA – Jack Matier had a goal and three assists and Thomas Sirman had a goal and two assists as the Ottawa 67’s defeated the visiting Oshawa Generals 6-3 in Ontario Hockey League action on Friday. Anthony Costantini, Cooper Foster, Chris Barlas and Vinzenz Rohrer also scored for the 67’s, who improved to 14-1-0-0. Netminder ... Read More »
1 responseQMJHL roundup: Loshko sets up Sagueneens for success in Halifax
By The Canadian Press on November 11th, 2022
HALIFAX – Jacob Newcombe scored twice, Andrei Loshko added four assists and the Chicoutimi Sagueneens erupted for four second-period goals en route to a 7-5 road win over the Halifax Mooseheads in Quebec Major Junior Hockey League action on Friday at the Scotiabank Centre. Etienne Tremblay-Mathieu, Zachary Gravel, Marc-Antoine Seguin, Felix Bedard, Jeremy Leroux and ... Read More »
1 responsePenguins down Maple Leafs in Hall of Fame game
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on November 11th, 2022
TORONTO – Brock McGinn scored the winner early in the third period as the Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-2 on Friday night. Evgeni Malkin, with a goal and an assist, Jason Zucker and Jake Guentzel, into an empty net, provided the rest of the offence for Pittsburgh (6-6-2). Casey DeSmith made 28 ... Read More »
1 responseFinau ties career low with 62 for early lead in Houston Open
By The Associated Press on November 11th, 2022
HOUSTON (AP) – Tony Finau finished his opening round with a string of birdies and then took the momentum right into Friday, making 10 birdies to match his career low with an 8-under 62 to build a big lead in the Houston Open. Finau was at his best late in the round at Memorial Park, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bogey-free Alker retains lead at Schwab Cup Championship, Canadian Ames four shots back
By John Marshall, The Associated Press on November 11th, 2022
PHOENIX (AP) – Steven Alker began his PGA Tour Champions career as a Monday qualifier, the goal every week right in front of him: post top-10 finishes to keep playing. The Kiwi kept pulling it off until a win secured his full card. Alker’s path to winning the Charles Schwab Cup is just as clear. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Maria Fassi delivers career-best 62 to take early LPGA lead
By The Associated Press on November 11th, 2022
BELLEAIR, Fla. (AP) – Maria Fassi always knew a good putting stroke to go along with her explosive power would lead to low scores. She picked a good time for it to finally come together. Fassi powered her way across the rain-softened Pelican Golf Club and rode a smooth putting stroke to an 8-under 62, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former Canada forward Iain Hume retires after scoring goals around the globe
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on November 11th, 2022
Forward Iain Hume, whose soccer career took him from England to India with 43 Canadian caps along the way, has officially confirmed his retirement. The 39-year-old’s last club was India’s FC Pune City, which he left in June 2019. More recently he has served as a TV analyst for OneSoccer and as head coach of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Daniel Alfredsson on Ryan Reynolds’ interest in buying Senators: ‘It’s fabulous’
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on November 11th, 2022
TORONTO – Daniel Alfredsson had never heard of the “Welcome to Wrexham” reality series. When rumours started to swirl the Welsh soccer club’s famous co-owner was interested in buying the Swede’s former NHL team, however, his brother suggested they watch an episode. Alfredsson like what he saw. Poised to be inducted into the Hockey Hall ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Howe, Weidemann earn speedskating medals on first day of season
By The Canadian Press on November 11th, 2022
STAVANGER, Norway – Canada’s Connor Howe earned silver and Isabelle Weidemann took bronze on Friday in the first day of international speedskating competition of the 2022-23 season. Howe reached the podium in the men’s 1,500-metre race at the season-opening World Cup stop, and Weidemann got her medal in the women’s 3,000 metres. Howe, from Canmore, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bombers running back Oliveira ready for first post-season start
By Judy Owen, The Canadian Press on November 11th, 2022
WINNIPEG – Brady Oliveira is ready to be in the playoff spotlight. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers third-year running back will make his first post-season start at that position when the team hosts the B.C. Lions in Sunday’s CFL West Division final at IG Field. The opportunity to do that in his hometown in front of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sedin twins, Luongo, Alfredsson lead Hockey Hall of Fame’s class of 2022
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on November 11th, 2022
TORONTO – Daniel Sedin has shared the spotlight with his brother ever since they stepped into the NHL. The dynamic, breathtaking duo’s playing careers finished and with one of the game’s biggest honours beckoning, the younger sibling ““ by a whole six minutes ““ was front and centre minus his twin Friday as the celebration ... Read More »
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