National Sports
World juniors the next stop in whirlwind season for ‘cerebral’ Leafs prospect Minten
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on December 15th, 2023
Fraser Minten had already played on three different teams two months into the season. His latest stop in a whirlwind campaign could see him wind up with a medal hanging from his neck. The Toronto Maple Leafs prospect is among 22 players selected to represent Canada at the upcoming world junior hockey championship in Sweden ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kingsbury wins third straight World Cup moguls gold, Vaillancourt claims silver
By The Canadian Press on December 15th, 2023
ALPE D’HUEZ, France – Canadian freestyle skier Mikael Kingsbury’s domination of the World Cup moguls circuit continued Friday with a gold medal at Alps d’Huez. Kingsbury, who won double gold last week in the moguls and double moguls at Idre Fjall, Sweden, scored 86.55 points to claim top spot ahead of fellow Canadian Elliot Vaillancourt, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Demko makes 36 saves as Canucks blank Panthers on ‘poetic’ Luongo night
By Nick Wells, The Canadian Press on December 15th, 2023
VANCOUVER – The Vancouver Canucks celebrated goaltender Roberto Luongo’s career with a shutout win over the Florida Panthers. Thatcher Demko saved all 36 shots in the 4-0 win with Luongo watching on – albeit as a member of the Panthers front office – after the Canucks inducted him into the team’s Ring of Honour. “It’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dodgers have tentative deal to acquire Glasnow from Rays, subject to new contract, AP source says
By Beth Harris, The Associated Press on December 14th, 2023
LOS ANGELES (AP) – The Los Angeles Dodgers have agreed to a tentative trade with the Tampa Bay Rays to acquire right-hander Tyler Glasnow and outfielder Manuel Margot for pitcher Ryan Pepiot and outfield prospect Jonny Deluca, a person familiar with the agreement told The Associated Press on Thursday. The person spoke on condition of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wild say they took ‘appropriate steps’ after 2 investigations into possible conduct violations
By The Associated Press on December 14th, 2023
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – The Minnesota Wild recently concluded two investigations into their code of conduct, and the organization said Thursday night it took “appropriate steps” to address the matters that were brought to its attention. The Athletic reported that Bill Guerin was the focus of an investigation following a complaint by an employee ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sports scoreboard for Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023
By The Canadian Press on December 14th, 2023
Thursday’s Scoreboard NHL Columbus 6 Toronto 5 (OT) Minnesota 3 Calgary 2 (SO) St. Louis 4 Ottawa 2 Tampa Bay 7 Edmonton 4 Vancouver 4 Florida 0 Philadelphia 4 Washington 0 (SO) Carolina 2 Detroit 1 Seattle 7 Chicago 1 — AHL Cleveland 5 Belleville 1 — NBA Chicago 124 Miami 116 Boston 116 Cleveland ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stamkos scores four, Vasilevskiy stops 53 as Lightning end Oilers’ win streak
By Shane Jones, The Canadian Press on December 14th, 2023
EDMONTON – Usually a team that outshoots its opponent by 33 shots comes out on top, but that was not the case in Edmonton on Thursday. Steven Stamkos scored four goals for the first time in his storied career and Andrei Vasilevskiy made 53 saves as the Tampa Bay Lightning found a way to douse ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vancouver Canucks blank Florida Panthers 4-0 on night honouring Luongo
By Nick Wells, The Canadian Press on December 14th, 2023
VANCOUVER – Dakota Joshua scored two goals as the Vancouver Canucks beat the Florida Panthers 4-0 Thursday for a fourth straight win. Andrei Kuzmenko converted the winning goal while Brock Boeser also scored to bring his point streak to eight games. Thatcher Demko saved all 36 shots to earn the shut out, while Florida’s Sergei ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WHL roundup: Mayo has three points, Rebels beat Broncos 3-2
By The Canadian Press on December 14th, 2023
RED DEER, Alta. – Hunter Mayo produced three points, including the game-winning goal at 16:33 of the third period, and the Red Deer Rebels edged the Swift Current Broncos 3-2 on Thursday night in the Western Hockey League. Mayo collected a pass from Kai Uchacz on the power play before firing a shot past Broncos ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Steven Stamkos scores 4 goals to help Lightning end Oilers’ winning streak at 8
By The Associated Press on December 14th, 2023
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) – Steven Stamkos scored four goals, Andrei Vasilevskiy made 53 saves and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat Edmonton 7-4 on Thursday night to end the Oilers’ winning streak at eight. Nikita Kucherov had a goal and two assists to push his NHL-leading points total to 50. Tyler Motte and Anthony Cirelli also ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stamkos scores four, Lightning end Oilers’ win streak with 7-4 victory
By Shane Jones, The Canadian Press on December 14th, 2023
EDMONTON – Steven Stamkos scored four goals as the Tampa Bay Lightning found a way to douse the red-hot Oilers, emerging with a 7-4 victory over Edmonton on Thursday. Tyler Motte, Nikita Kucherov and Anthony Cirelli also scored for the Lightning (14-12-5), who have won four of their last six outings. Lightning goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy ... Read More »
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