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By Gregory Strong, The Canadian Press on January 16th, 2024
Canada’s Selena Sturmay has filled a late vacancy in the Co-op Canadian Open field, accepting an invitation to play in the Grand Slam event in a development that could impact the standings for the final entries in the national women’s curling championship. Sturmay replaced Italy’s Stefania Constantini in the 16-team women’s field at the Grand ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sports scoreboard for Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024
By The Canadian Press on January 16th, 2024
Tuesday’s Scoreboard NHL Edmonton 4 Toronto 2 Colorado 7 Ottawa 4 Winnipeg 4 N.Y. Islanders 2 Calgary 3 Arizona 2 (OT) Washington 2 Anaheim 0 N.Y. Rangers 5 Seattle 2 Dallas 5 Los Angeles 1 Chicago 2 San Jose 1 (SO) — PWHL Montreal 3 New York 2 — AHL Ontario 4 Abbotsford 3 Charlotte ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fernandez bounced in second round at Australian Open
By The Canadian Press on January 16th, 2024
MELBOURNE, Australia – Delayed by rain for more than three hours, Leylah Fernandez got off to a great start in her second-round women’s singles match at the Australian Open. But after building a promising three-game lead in the first set, the Laval, Que., athlete sputtered. Alycia Parks of Atlanta, Georgia, came back to win the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WHL roundup: Tigers start slow, then pounce on Broncos for 5-2 win
By The Canadian Press on January 16th, 2024
MEDICINE HAT, Alta. – The Medicine Hat Tigers spotted the visiting Swift Current Broncos an early 2-0 lead, then stormed back with five unanswered goals to register a 5-2 Western Hockey League victory on Tuesday night. Hunter St. Martin had two goals for the Central Division-leading Tigers (27-13-2-0), while Oasiz Wiesblatt, Gavin McKenna and Kadon ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sharangovich scores overtime winner for Flames in 3-2 win over Coyotes
By Donna Spencer, The Canadian Press on January 16th, 2024
CALGARY – Yegor Sharangovich scored a power-play goal in overtime to give the Calgary Flames a 3-2 victory over the visiting Arizona Coyotes on Tuesday. The Coyotes were penalized for too many men at 3:03 of overtime. Sharangovich roofed a sharp-angled shot with 18 seconds remaining in extra time. Nazem Kadri had a goal and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Oilers rally to beat Leafs 4-2 for 11th straight win
By Shane Jones, The Canadian Press on January 16th, 2024
EDMONTON – Ryan McLeod had a goal and assist as the red-hot Edmonton Oilers rallied from behind to record their franchise-record 11th consecutive victory, defeating the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-2 on Tuesday. Leon Draisaitl, Derek Ryan and Evan Bouchard also scored for the Oilers (24-15-1), who have gone 19-3-0 in their last 22 games. Auston ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Avalanche bury frustrated Senators 7-4 with third-period outburst
By Lisa Wallace, The Canadian Press on January 16th, 2024
OTTAWA – Dejected, despondent and disappointed are just a few words to describe Ottawa Senators interim coach Jacques Martin following a 7-4 loss to the Colorado Avalanche. The Senators surrendered four unanswered third-period goals on Tuesday night leading to Martin’s frustration. “I think we just need a better effort from some people,” said Martin. “We ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hellebuyck helps Jets knock off Islanders 4-2
By Judy Owen, The Canadian Press on January 16th, 2024
WINNIPEG – Kyle Connor scored an empty-net goal after a 16-game absence and Mason Appleton snapped a 25-game scoring drought to help the Winnipeg Jets get back to their winning ways with a 4-2 victory over the New York Islanders on Tuesday. Gabriel Vilardi and Neal Pionk also scored for the Jets (29-10-4), who had ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Avalanche bury Senators 7-4 with third-period outburst
By Lisa Wallace, The Canadian Press on January 16th, 2024
OTTAWA – The Colorado Avalanche scored four unanswered third-period goals to beat the Ottawa Senators 7-4 on Tuesday night. Trailing 4-3 to start the third period, Colorado (29-13-3) didn’t take long to tie the game with Miles Wood taking advantage of a clear lane to the net after a weak effort by Vladimir Tarasenko. Sam ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Poulin scores winner, PWHL Montreal beats New York 3-2 for first win at home
By Daniel Rainbird, The Canadian Press on January 16th, 2024
LAVAL, Que. – Captain Marie-Philip Poulin scored the game-winning goal as Montreal edged New York 3-2 for its first win on home ice in Professional Women’s Hockey League action Tuesday night at Place Bell. Poulin received a pinpoint pass from Maureen Murphy on the backhand and tipped home her fourth of the season at 13:46 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cubs’ catcher Serven claimed by Blue Jays off waivers
By The Associated Press on January 16th, 2024
TORONTO (AP) – Catcher Brian Serven was claimed by the Toronto Blue Jays off waivers from the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday. The 28-year-old Serven hit .130 with one RBI in 11 games for Colorado last season and batted .199 with five homers and 20 RBIs in 38 games at triple-A Albuquerque. He was claimed off ... Read More »
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