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Suzuki, Slafkovsky lead Canadiens past Ovechkin’s Capitals 5-2
By Stephen Whyno, The Associated Press on February 6th, 2024
WASHINGTON (AP) – Nick Suzuki and Juraj Slafkovsky each scored twice, and the Montreal Canadiens handed the Washington Capitals a fifth consecutive loss, 5-2 on Tuesday night, despite Alex Ovechkin recording his 10th goal of the season and 832nd of his NHL career. By the time Ovechkin scored six minutes into the second period, the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!OHL roundup: Ludwinski has five-point night as Frontenacs beat Generals 6-4
By The Canadian Press on February 6th, 2024
OSHAWA, Ont. – Paul Ludwinski scored twice and added three assists as the visiting Kingston Frontenacs defeated the Oshawa Generals 6-4 in Ontario Hockey League action on Tuesday night. Jacob Battaglia, Roman Schmidt, Linus Hemstrom and Jax Dubois also scored for the Frontenacs (23-23-1-0), who were outshot 37-32. Tristan Delisle, Matthew Buckley, Dylan Roobroeck and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!QMJHL roundup: Olympiques use power play to topple Titan 3-2
By The Canadian Press on February 6th, 2024
GATINEAU, Que. – Charles Boutin and Justin Boisselle each had a goal and two assists, and the Gatineau Olympiques scored three times on the power play to defeat the visiting Acadie-Bathurst Titan 3-2 in Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League action on Tuesday night. Jeremie Minville also scored for the Olympiques (17-27-3-3), who trailed 1-0 after ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former Senators coach D.J. Smith joins Kings as an assistant
By The Associated Press on February 6th, 2024
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) – Former Ottawa Senators coach D.J. Smith was hired as an assistant coach by the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday. General manger Rob Blake said Monday the Kings were looking to hire an assistant coach from outside the organization after Jim Hiller was named interim coach. Hiller was promoted last Friday ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kia Nurse to miss women’s basketball Olympic qualifiers due to injury
By The Canadian Press on February 6th, 2024
SOPRON, Hungary – Kia Nurse will miss out on the upcoming FIBA Women’s Olympic qualifying tournament due to an injury. Canada Basketball says Nurse suffered a minor injury in practice that will keep her out of the tournament but she will be available for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, should Canada advance. The sporting organization ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Whitecaps admit preparation concerns ahead of Champions Cup bow
By Nick Wells, The Canadian Press on February 6th, 2024
Whitecaps head coach Vanni Sartini says he and his team could do with more time before facing off against Mexican powerhouse Tigres UANL in the CONCACAF Champions Cup. Tigres are well into their season while the Whitecaps had to deal with a shortened pre-season to be ready for the game. “I think we are where ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veteran kicker Boris Bede signs on with Edmonton Elks
By The Canadian Press on February 6th, 2024
TORONTO – It didn’t take Boris Bede long to find a new CFL home. The veteran kicker signed a two-year contract with the Edmonton Elks on Tuesday. The move comes a day after Bede was released by the Toronto Argonauts after three seasons with the East Division team. Toronto also signed veteran Canadian kicker Lirim ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Quebec bill aims to better protect young athletes from abuse, harassment
By The Canadian Press on February 6th, 2024
Quebec’s sports minister has tabled a bill to strengthen protections for young athletes and create a new role to investigate complaints. Isabelle Charest says Bill 45 would create a recreation and sport integrity ombudsperson to receive abuse and harassment complaints, launch investigations on their own and make recommendations. The bill, which amends an existing law ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s FIBA World Cup success helps Gilgeous-Alexander and Dort on NBA’s Thunder
By John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press on February 6th, 2024
The Oklahoma City Thunder are reaping the benefits of Canada’s success at last fall’s FIBA World Cup. Hamilton’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Montreal’s Luguentz Dort have been instrumental in lifting Oklahoma City to the top of the NBA’s Western Conference. Both were also instrumental in Canada’s bronze-medal performance against the United States on Sept. 10 in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Shapovalov ousted in first round at Marseille, drops to 1-4 on season
By The Canadian Press on February 6th, 2024
MARSEILLE, France – Denis Shapovalov’s struggles to start the 2024 tennis season continued Tuesday with a 7-5, 1-6, 6-3 loss to French qualifier Hugo Gaston at the Open 13 Provence tournament. The meeting was a rematch from the opening round of last week’s tournament in Montpelier, France, where Shapovalov, from Richmond Hill, Ont., defeated Gaston ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian forward Mya Jones signs two-year contact with NWSL’s San Diego Wave
By The Canadian Press on February 6th, 2024
SAN DIEGO – Canadian forward Mya Jones, taken in the third round (42nd overall) of the 2024 NWSL draft, has signed a two-year contract with the San Diego Wave. The 22-year-old from Calgary scored 26 goals and added 27 assists in five seasons with University of Memphis, leading the Tigers to three straight American Athletic ... Read More »
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