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Jets’ Kyle Connor named to NHL all-star roster as injury replacement
By The Canadian Press on January 22nd, 2024
TORONTO – Winnipeg Jets forward Kyle Connor has been added to the roster for the NHL’s upcoming All-Star Weekend in Toronto. Connor, who will be making his second all-star appearance, leads the Jets with 18 goals despite missing more than a month of action with a knee injury. He also has 11 assists, giving him ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Montreal Canadiens recall defenceman Arber Xhekaj from AHL’s Rocket
By The Canadian Press on January 22nd, 2024
MONTREAL – The Montreal Canadiens have recalled defenceman Arber Xhekaj from the American Hockey League’s Laval Rocket, the NHL team announced Monday. Xhekaj had been with the AHL club since being activated off injured reserve Dec. 4. The 22-year-old had one goal and two assists in 17 games with the Canadiens before sustaining an upper-body ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!York University hires Dexter Janke as is new head football coach
By The Canadian Press on January 22nd, 2024
TORONTO – Dexter Janke is the new head football coach at York University. The school announced the hiring Monday. Janke, 31, served as the head coach of the Westshore Rebels last season. The junior club went 12-1 and reached the Canadian Bowl before dropping a 17-10 loss to the Saskatoon Hilltops. Janke played four seasons ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Montreal captain Poulin named PWHL’s first star for second straight week
By The Canadian Press on January 22nd, 2024
TORONTO – Montreal centre Marie-Philip Poulin, New York centre Jade Downie-Landry and Boston centre Alina Muller have been named the Professional Women’s Hockey League’s three stars of the week. Poulin was named the first star for the second week in a row after scoring three goals in two games. She scored the game-winner in Montreal’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former Canada captain Christine Sinclair signs one-year contract with NWSL’s Portland
By The Canadian Press on January 22nd, 2024
PORTLAND, Ore. – Former Canada captain Christine Sinclair has signed a one-year contract with the Portland Thorns of the National Women’s Soccer League. The deal does not come as a surprise. While the 40-year-old from Burnaby, B.C., called time on her international career last month, Sinclair had said she planned to play one more season ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Six-time champion Jones will return to Hearts as coach of Nova Scotia’s Team Smith
By Gregory Strong, The Canadian Press on January 22nd, 2024
Colleen Jones was a regular at the Canadian women’s curling championship for most of her playing career. She’s set to return to the Scotties Tournament of Hearts next month in a different role. Jones, a six-time champion who played in a record 21 editions of the national women’s playdowns, will be wearing Nova Scotia colours ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sean Strickland disputes UFC 297 split-decision loss, says world knows who won
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on January 22nd, 2024
TORONTO – Two days after losing his UFC middleweight title to Dricus Du Plessis in a split decision, Sean Strickland is disputing the result. “I won that fight, the world knows I won that fight “¦ The belt they gave you will never make you a champion. Enjoy,” Strickland wrote on his verified social media ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kaprizov, Pastrnak, Thompson named NHL three stars of the week
By The Canadian Press on January 22nd, 2024
NEW YORK – Minnesota left-wing Kirill Kaprizov, Boston right-wing David Pastrnak and Vegas goaltender Logan Thompson have been named the NHL’s three stars of the week. Kaprizov led the league with eight points and tied for the lead with five goals in four games last week. He capped his week with his third career hat ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Newly appointed Canada Soccer general secretary steps down, citing personal matter
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on January 22nd, 2024
Alyson Walker, the newly appointed general secretary of Canada Soccer, is leaving the job before starting due an “unforeseen personal matter.” Walker, whose appointment was announced Dec. 22, had been slated to start Jan. 22 – becoming the first woman to hold down the top staff position at the governing body of Canadian soccer. “After ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NHL fines Maple Leafs defenceman Timmins for cross-checking Seattle’s Tanev
By The Canadian Press on January 22nd, 2024
NEW YORK – The NHL has fined Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Conor Timmins US$2,864.58 for cross-checking Kraken forward Brandon Tanev during a game Sunday night in Seattle. The amount is the maximum allowable under the collective bargaining agreement between the NHL and the NHL Players’ Association. The incident occurred 2:12 into the game. Timmins was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stanley Cup takes Toronto subway ride to surprise and delight of commuters
By The Canadian Press on January 22nd, 2024
TORONTO – The Stanley Cup arrived at Toronto’s Union Station like most sports fans in the city — by public transit. The NHL championship trophy took the subway from midtown Toronto to the city’s downtown core this morning to promote the upcoming NHL All-Star Game. It was accompanied by former Maple Leafs defenceman Tomas Kaberle ... Read More »
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