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Connor Bedard leaves after Brendan Smith hit as Chicago Blackhawks lose 4-2 to New Jersey Devils
By The Associated Press on January 5th, 2024
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) – Chicago Blackhawks rookie Connor Bedard departed after he was leveled in the first period of a 4-2 loss to Simon Nemec and the New Jersey Devils on Friday night. Bedard was hit by Devils defenseman Brendan Smith after the 18-year-old center carried the puck into Chicago’s offensive zone. Bedard then skated ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blackhawks rookie Connor Bedard departs after big hit by Devils defenseman Brendan Smith
By The Associated Press on January 5th, 2024
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) – Chicago Blackhawks rookie Connor Bedard departed Friday night’s game against New Jersey after he was leveled by Devils defenseman Brendan Smith in the first period. Bedard was hit by Smith at 10:49 after he carried the puck into the Blackhawks’ offensive zone. Bedard then skated to the bench holding his face ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!OHL roundup: Leafs prospect Cowan has three points in Knights’ 6-2 win over Colts
By The Canadian Press on January 5th, 2024
LONDON, Ont. – Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Easton Cowan produced a goal and two assists as the London Knights defeated the Barrie Colts 6-2 on Friday night in the Ontario Hockey League. Cowan – a first-round pick in last year’s draft – was a member of Canada’s world junior hockey championship team that lost to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!QMJHL roundup: Sam Oliver has three points as Voltigeurs take down Tigres 6-2
By The Canadian Press on January 5th, 2024
VICTORIAVILLE, Que. – Sam Oliver had two goals and an assist as the Western Conference-leading Drummondville Voltigeurs defeated the Victoriaville Tigres 6-2 on Friday night in the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League. Mikael Huchette – with a goal and an assist – Ethan Gauthier, Kassim Gaudet and Maxime-Olivier Drolet also scored for Drummondville (25-9-5), while ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Maltais’ short-handed goal helps Toronto spoil New York’s PWHL home opener, 3-2
By The Associated Press on January 5th, 2024
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (AP) – Emma Maltais’ short-handed goal in the third period spoiled New York’s first home game in the Professional Women’s Hockey League as Toronto secured a 3-2 victory on Friday night. New York posted a 4-0 win on New Year’s Day in Toronto and was looking to become the first PWHL team to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Connor Bedard departs after big hit as Chicago Blackhawks lose 4-2 to New Jersey Devils
By Allan Kreda, The Associated Press on January 5th, 2024
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) – Chicago Blackhawks rookie Connor Bedard departed after he was leveled in the first period of a 4-2 loss to Simon Nemec and the New Jersey Devils on Friday night. Bedard was hit by Devils defenseman Brendan Smith after the 18-year-old center carried the puck into Chicago’s offensive zone. Bedard then skated ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Connor Bedard departs after big hit as Blackhawks lose 4-2 to Devils
By Allan Kreda, The Associated Press on January 5th, 2024
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) – Chicago Blackhawks rookie Connor Bedard departed after he was leveled in the first period of a 4-2 loss to Simon Nemec and the New Jersey Devils on Friday night. Bedard was hit by Devils defenseman Brendan Smith after the 18-year-old center carried the puck into Chicago’s offensive zone. Bedard then skated ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former Ticats star running back Willie Bethea dead at age 85
By The Canadian Press on January 5th, 2024
American running back Willie Bethea, who led the Hamilton Tiger-Cats to three Grey Cup wins during his eight seasons with the CFL club, has died. He was 85. The Ticats took to social media Friday to confirm Bethea’s passing. The cause of death wasn’t divulged. Bethea, of Trenton, N.J., joined the Ticats in 1963 following ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Source: Edmonton Elks agree to one-year deal with Bethel-Thompson
By The Canadian Press on January 5th, 2024
EDMONTON – McLeod Bethel-Thompson is returning to the CFL. A league source said Friday night the veteran American quarterback had agreed to a one-year deal with the Edmonton Elks. The source spoke on the condition of anonymity as the CFL team hadn’t publicly announced the move. Contract details weren’t immediately known but TSN reported the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Robbie Ray traded from Mariners to Giants in deal that sends Mitch Haniger back to Seattle
By Janie Mccauley, The Associated Press on January 5th, 2024
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – Robbie Ray was traded from Seattle to San Francisco on Friday for outfielder Mitch Haniger and pitcher Anthony DeSclafani in a swap of underperforming players coming off injuries. The deal sends Haniger back to the Mariners, where he played five seasons before signing with the Giants as a free agent. Seattle ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blackhawks’ Bedard leaves game against Devils after hit from Smith
By The Canadian Press on January 5th, 2024
NEWARK, N.J. – Chicago Blackhawks star Connor Bedard left Friday night’s game against the New Jersey Devils after receiving an open-ice hit from defenceman Brendan Smith. The Blackhawks announced Bedard would not return. With the puck on his stick midway through the first period, Bedard skated into the Devils’ zone before Smith stepped up and ... Read More »
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