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Shelton, Schroeder lead New York past Toronto 4-0 in first PWHL game
By Abdulhamid Ibrahim, The Canadian Press on January 1st, 2024
TORONTO – Ella Shelton made history in a historic game. Shelton scored the first goal, Corinne Schroeder earned the first-ever shutout and New York toppled Toronto 4-0 in the inaugural Professional Women’s Hockey League game Monday. Shelton said her stick and Schroeder’s were headed to the Hockey Hall of Fame. “I didn’t even notice at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!PWHL’s Ottawa preps for historic league-opener against Montreal
By Lisa Wallace, The Canadian Press on January 1st, 2024
OTTAWA – When Brianne Jenner locks eyes with her two-year-old daughter June during her warm-up skate for Tuesday’s Professional Women’s Hockey League’s game between Ottawa and Montreal, she expects to feel emotional. Ottawa’s captain will think not only about the significance of the first PWHL game for both teams, but also of the possibilities that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!World juniors a family affair for Oliver and Radek Bonk: ‘I had a tear in my eye’
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on January 1st, 2024
GOTHENBURG, Sweden – Oliver Bonk remembers every word of the call. His dad, former NHL player Radek Bonk, was on the other end of the line. Oliver shared some big news – he had made Canada’s roster for the world junior hockey championship. “Extremely happy for me,” the 18-year-old defenceman said of his famous father. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Shelton, Schroeder lead New York past Toronto 4-0 in inaugural PWHL game
By Abdulhamid Ibrahim, The Canadian Press on January 1st, 2024
TORONTO – Ella Shelton scored the historic opening goal, Corinne Schroeder earned the first-ever shutout and New York toppled Toronto 4-0 in the inaugural Professional Women’s Hockey League game Monday. Alex Carpenter, with one goal and one assist, Jill Saulnier and Kayla Vespa added the other goals for New York (1-0-0). Schroeder made 29 saves. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Elvis is in the building, along with fishmongers as part of a nautical scene for the Winter Classic
By Tim Booth, The Associated Press on January 1st, 2024
SEATTLE (AP) – The part-owner of the franchise who was once more known for his exploits on the football field led the way off the bus, followed by players clad in white T-shirts and orange overalls as a tribute to the fishmongers working across town at Pike Place Market. A few minutes later, a gaggle ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Marie-Philip Poulin aims for PWHL’s trophy as Montreal opens inaugural season.
By Daniel Rainbird, The Canadian Press on January 1st, 2024
MONTREAL – Marie-Philip Poulin is setting high expectations. Montreal’s captain – a three-time Olympic gold medallist and one of hockey’s all-time greats – has her sights set on hoisting a Cup at the end of the Professional Women’s Hockey League’s inaugural season. “Our ultimate goal is a trophy,” Poulin said. “We want to create a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada-Czechia rematch in world junior quarterfinal; injured winger Savoie skates
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on January 1st, 2024
GOTHENBURG, Sweden – Alan Letang was on the edge of his seat as an assistant coach in the press box. The final of last year’s world junior hockey championship saw Canada lead underdog Czechia 2-0 midway through the third period in Halifax before a pair of goals stunned the hosts. The Canadians reset, kept their ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Professional Women’s Hockey League tweaks penalty, short-handed goal in rule book
By The Canadian Press on January 1st, 2024
TORONTO – The Professional Women’s Hockey League rule book released hours before its first game Monday features a short-handed goal ending a power-play for the opposing team. The six-team PWHL, which opened Monday with Toronto hosting New York, modelled its rule book on the NHL’s and the International Ice Hockey Federation’s. But the women’s league ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Abigail Strate claims World Cup ski jump silver medal
By The Canadian Press on January 1st, 2024
OBERSTDORF, Germany – Canadian ski jumper Abigail Strate started 2024 off with a World Cup silver medal Monday. The 22-year-old Calgarian finished second to Austria’s Eva Pinkelnig. Norway’s Eirin Maria Kvandal and Jacqueline Seifriedsberger of Austria tied for third in the large hill competition in Oberstdorf, Germany. Strate’s combined 269.4 points over two jumps was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ella Shelton nets first-ever PWHL goal in inaugural game between New York and Toronto
By The Canadian Press on January 1st, 2024
TORONTO – Ella Shelton was the first goal scorer in the inaugural Professional Women’s Hockey League Shelton of Ingersoll, Ont., beat goalie Kristen Campbell with a wrist shot from the left faceoff circle to put New York up 1-0 against Toronto on Monday. The defender’s historic goal came 10:43 into the first period. The PWHL ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley thrilled to join Toronto Raptors
By John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press on January 1st, 2024
TORONTO – RJ Barrett woke up in an Indianapolis hotel room, ready to play the Pacers with the New York Knicks. But when he checked his phone he thought he was still dreaming because he’d been traded to his hometown Toronto Raptors. “My initial reaction was like, ‘what’s going on?’ I just woke up to ... Read More »
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