National Sports
Canada’s Auger-Aliassime moves into third round at Australian Open
By The Canadian Press on January 18th, 2024
MELBOURNE, Australia – Montreal’s Felix Auger-Aliassime defeated Hugo Grenier of France 6-1, 3-6, 6-1, 6-2 on Thursday to advance to the third round of the Australian Open. The Canadian landed 72 per cent of his first serves, compared to Grenier’s 59 per cent, in a match that lasted two hours and 56 minutes. Auger-Aliassime also ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WHL Roundup: Schuurman bags goal, 2 assists
By The Canadian Press on January 17th, 2024
MOOSE JAW, Sask. – Brayden Schuurman scored a goal and 2 assists as Moose Jaw Warriors topped Lethbridge Hurricanes. Kalem Parker, Matthew Savoie, Brayden Yager, Atley Calvert and Denton Mateychuk all scored once for Moose Jaw. Warriors netminder Evan May stopped 22 of 25 shots. Miguel Marques, Dylan Sydor and Sean Tschigerl all scored once ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sports scoreboard for Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024
By The Canadian Press on January 17th, 2024
Wednesday’s Scoreboard NHL Montreal 3, New Jersey 2 Detroit 3, Florida 2 (OT) Chicago at Buffalo, ppd. — PWHL Minnesota 3, Ottawa 2 Boston 3, Toronto 2 — AHL Utica 4, Belleville 3 Abbotsford 2,Ontario 1 Charlotte 4, San Jose 1 Rochester 6, Lehigh Valley 0 Providence 3, WB/Scranton 2 Tucson 4, Iowa 1 Bakersfield ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!QMJHL roundup: Islanders come out on top of Sea Dogs 6-3
By The Canadian Press on January 17th, 2024
SAINT JOHN, N.B. – William Shields scored twice as Charlottetown Islanders topped Saint John Sea Dogs 6-3; Anthony Flanagan, Giovanni Morneau, Simon Hughes and Alexis Michaud all scored once for Charlottetown. Islanders goaltender Carter Bickle saved 37 of 40 shots. Matteo Mann, Brody Fournier and Tyler Peddle all scored once for Saint John. Sea Dogs ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!OHL roundup: Ranger storm to 5-1 win
By The Canadian Press on January 17th, 2024
GUELPH, Ont. – Trent Swick scored twice as Kitchener Rangers defeated Guelph Storm. Simon Motew, Tanner Lam and Luca Romano all scored once for Kitchener. Rangers goaltender Jackson Parsons saved 18 of 19 shots. Jett Luchanko scored once for Guelph. Storm goaltender Damian Slavik saved 19 of 21 shots and Storm goaltender Brayden Gillespie saved ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto Raptors trade two-time all-star Pascal Siakam to Indiana Pacers
By John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press on January 17th, 2024
TORONTO – The championship era of the Toronto Raptors is officially over. Pascal Siakam, a two-time all-star and one of the last remaining ties to Toronto’s 2019 NBA championship team, was dealt to the Indiana Pacers in a blockbuster trade Wednesday. The Raptors received guard Bruce Brown, forward Jordan Nwora and three first-round picks from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Caufield breaks tie late in 3rd period to lift Canadiens over Devils 3-2
By Tom Canavan, The Associated Press on January 17th, 2024
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) – After the Montreal Canadiens blew a two-goal lead early in the third period, the only thing Cole Caufield was thinking about was finding a way to win. Caufield found it with 4:31 left when he put in a rebound past Nico Daws, and the pesky Canadiens beat the New Jersey Devils ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto Raptors trade two-time all-star Siakam to Indiana Pacers
By The Canadian Press on January 17th, 2024
TORONTO – Pascal Siakam, a two-time all-star and one of the last remaining ties to the Toronto Raptors’ 2019 championship team, was dealt to the Indiana Pacers in a blockbuster trade Wednesday. The Raptors received guard Bruce Brown, forward Jordan Nwora and three first-round picks from the Pacers in return. Toronto also received guard Kira ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Raptors trade two-time all-star Siakam to Pacers
By The Canadian Press on January 17th, 2024
TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors have confirmed that they have traded two-time all star Pascal Siakam to the Indiana Pacers for Bruce Brown, Jordan Nwora and three first-round picks. The Raptors also receive Kira Lewis from New Orleans as part of the trade. In a corresponding move, Toronto waived centre Christian Koloko. More coming... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trent helps Raptors roll past Heat 121-97 hours after Siakam reportedly traded
By John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press on January 17th, 2024
TORONTO – Gary Trent Jr. had a season-high 28 points, combined with a season-best eight three-pointers, as Toronto stunned the Miami Heat 121-97 on Wednesday, hours after the Raptors reportedly traded all-star forward Pascal Siakam. Immanuel Quickley almost had a triple-double with 17 points, nine assists and eight rebounds as Toronto (16-25) snapped a four-game ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tapani scores winner as Minnesota beats Ottawa in OT 3-2
By Lisa Wallace, The Canadian Press on January 17th, 2024
OTTAWA – Susanna Tapani scored the game winner 1:57 into overtime for Minnesota Wednesday night for a 3-2 win over Ottawa in PWHL action. Tapani also scored in regulation as did Grace Zumwinkle scored for Minnesota (3-0-1), while Nicole Hensley turned away 24 shots. Savannah Harmon and Lexie Adzija scored for Ottawa (1-0-1). Emerance Maschmeyer ... Read More »
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