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Pelletier scores twice as hot Flames beat Blackhawks 5-2
By Jay Cohen, The Associated Press on January 13th, 2025
CHICAGO (AP) – Jakob Pelletier had two goals and an assist, helping the Calgary Flames beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5-2 on Monday night. Mikael Backlund, Yegor Sharangovich and Jake Bean also scored for Calgary in its third consecutive victory. Dustin Wolf made 23 saves in the opener of a four-game road trip. Flames’ forward Rory ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nick Taylor wins another playoff with clutch play on the 18th in the Sony Open
By Doug Ferguson, The Associated Press on January 13th, 2025
HONOLULU (AP) – Nick Taylor in a playoff is tough to beat. Getting there was hardest part for the Canadian, who delivered another highlight reel of clutch moments Sunday in the Sony Open. Down to his last shot, Taylor chipped in from 60 feet for eagle on the par-5 closing hole at Waialae for a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!British heavyweight Tyson Fury announces retirement from boxing again, one month after Usyk defeat
By The Associated Press on January 13th, 2025
LONDON (AP) – British heavyweight Tyson Fury has retired from boxing – again – one month after losing a rematch with Ukrainian Oleksandr Usyk. The 36-year-old Fury announced the decision in a short video posted on his Instagram account on Monday, which included a cryptic message. “Hi everybody, I’m going to make this short and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nick Taylor comes through in the clutch. Now he wants more chances to be there
By Doug Ferguson, The Associated Press on January 13th, 2025
HONOLULU (AP) – Nick Taylor never looked more clutch than when he birdied the 18th hole three times in the WM Phoenix Open, first to force a playoff and the last to win it. And then he went 23 starts over 11 months without a top 10. Who can forget that 70-foot eagle putt to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WHL roundup: Wetsch helps Hitmen knock off Wheat Kings 4-2
By The Canadian Press on January 12th, 2025
CALGARY – Captain Carson Wetsch scored twice, including the game-winning goal late in the second period, as the Calgary Hitmen knocked off the visiting Brandon Wheat Kings 4-2 in Western Hockey League action on Sunday at Scotiabank Saddledome. David Adaszynski and Ben Kindel also scored for the Hitmen (24-11-3-1), who outshot the visitors 40-25. Oliver ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!OHL roundup: Barlow leads Generals to 6-2 win over 67’s
By The Canadian Press on January 12th, 2025
OSHAWA, Ont. – Colby Barlow scored twice and added an assist as the Oshawa Generals marched past the visiting Ottawa 67’s 6-2 in Ontario Hockey League action on Sunday at Tribute Communities Centre. Luca D’Amato, Ethan Martin, Calum Ritchie and Lauri Sinivuori also scored for the Generals, who led 3-1 after the first period and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!QMJHL roundup: Parent paces Olympiques to 5-3 win over Huskies
By The Canadian Press on January 12th, 2025
ROUYN-NORANDA, Que. – Isaiah Parent scored twice and Justin Boisselle had a goal and assist as the visiting Gatineau Olympiques defeated the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies 5-3 in Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League action on Sunday at Arena Glencore. William-Alexis Tremblay and JĂ©rĂ©mie Minville also scored for the Olympiques, who were outshot 33-26. Goaltender Iain Wintle saved ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Red Wings overwhelm Kraken 6-2 for 7th straight win
By Dana Gauruder, The Associated Press on January 12th, 2025
DETROIT (AP) – Patrick Kane scored during Detroit’s fast start, and the Red Wings beat the Seattle Kraken 6-2 on Sunday for their seventh consecutive victory. Marco Kasper, J.T. Compher, Alex DeBrincat and Kane scored as Detroit opened a 4-0 lead 7:53 into the first period. Erik Gustafsson and Dylan Larkin added second-period goals for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Hurricanes retire Eric Staal’s jersey in pregame ceremony
By Doug Bonjour, The Associated Press on January 12th, 2025
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) – Eric Staal became the fourth player to have his number retired by the Carolina Hurricanes when his No. 12 was raised at the Lenovo Center prior to the team’s game against the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday. The Thunder Bay, Ontario, native and former No. 2 draft pick spent 12 of his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Schroeder posts 2nd straight shutout, Eldridge scores game-winner in OT; Sirens beat Sceptres 1-0
By The Associated Press on January 12th, 2025
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) – Corinne Schroeder did not allow a goal in her second straight game and Jessie Eldridge scored the game-winning goal with a minute left in overtime as the New York Sirens beat the Toronto Sceptres 1-0 on Sunday. Schroeder blanked Minnesota, making 26 saves in New York’s 5-0 win over the Minnesota ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Spaun grabs one-stroke lead at Sony Open, Taylor two shots back
By Doug Ferguson, The Associated Press on January 11th, 2025
HONOLULU (AP) – Stephan Jaeger had nine birdies for the lowest round this week at Waialae, and two of the most important holes for him Saturday in the Sony Open were pars. Jaeger knows dropping a shot is losing ground, and the way the Sony Open is playing out, no one can afford to do ... Read More »
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