National Sports
Federal sports minister Carla Qualtrough says registry of offenders coming in March
By Donna Spencer, The Canadian Press on December 12th, 2023
Canada’s sports minister says the target date to establish a registry of offenders is March 2024. Carla Qualtrough was questioned in Ottawa on Tuesday by Heritage committee members of Parliament after her announcement that a commission, not a public inquiry, will delve into what she has called a safe-sport crisis. A public registry of individuals ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!St. Louis: Caufield, Canadiens need to ‘get on the inside’ to end scoring slump
By Daniel Rainbird, The Canadian Press on December 12th, 2023
BROSSARD, Que. – Montreal Canadiens head coach Martin St. Louis had one main message for his forwards amid some offensive slumps: get on the inside. The Canadiens rank last in the NHL in goals by forwards with 52, while their defencemen scored 21 times – good for second-best in the league. “I think we need ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada coach says Gold Cup will be crucial for Olympic team selection
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on December 12th, 2023
With the Paris Olympics less than eight months away, Canada coach Bev Priestman has roster decisions to make. And she expects more than a few players to put up their hand at the inaugural CONCACAF W Gold Cup, which opens in February in the United States. On Monday night, Priestman and the 10th-ranked Canadians were ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Best friends Conor Geekie, Denton Mateychuk hoping for more memories at world juniors
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on December 12th, 2023
TORONTO – Conor Geekie and Denton Mateychuk were rivals. Then they were teammates. And not long after that, best friends. A bond forged inside Manitoba’s arenas and on the province’s baseball diamonds brought the pair close as they challenged, pushed and supported each other. Now they sit on the cusp of making another, much bigger, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wolves coach suspended 10 games by AHL for using homophobic language against official
By The Canadian Press on December 12th, 2023
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – The American Hockey League has suspended Chicago Wolves head coach Bob Nardella for 10 games for using homophobic language against an official. Nardella was assessed a game misconduct for abuse of officials at 8:48 of the third period of Chicago’s 8-5 loss at Texas on Saturday. The AHL said in a release ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!John Herdman says he should have stepped down as Canada coach ahead of World Cup
By The Canadian Press on December 12th, 2023
John Herdman says he should have stepped down as Canada coach ahead of last year’s World Cup in Qatar. Herdman, who announced in late August that he was leaving Canada to take over Toronto FC, says he should have left in the wake of his sister Nicola’s suicide in May 2022. Herdman said he was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Avalanche forward Mikko Rantanen takes offence to comments from teammate’s dad, breaks out of slump
By Pat Graham, The Associated Press on December 12th, 2023
DENVER (AP) – Colorado Avalanche forward Mikko Rantanen said he had added incentive for his big game Monday night after taking offence to comments from the dad of one of his teammates concerning his off-season work ethic. Ismo Lehkonen, a hockey analyst and the father of injured Avalanche forward Artturi Lehkonen, told Finnish public broadcaster ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian defender Zorhan Bassong signs with Sporting Kansas City
By The Canadian Press on December 12th, 2023
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Sporting Kansas City has signed Canadian international defender Zorhan Bassong for the 2024 MLS season with club options for 2025 and 2026. The 24-year-old left back, who was born in Toronto and raised in Montreal, played two seasons with CF Montreal in 2021-2022, making 43 appearances in all competitions. Bassong, whose ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CF Montreal acquires defender Ruan, $500K from D.C. United for Aaron Herrera
By The Canadian Press on December 12th, 2023
MONTREAL – CF Montreal acquired defender Ruan and US$500,000 in 2024 general allocation money from D.C. United in exchange for defender Aaron Herrera on Tuesday. Ruan had six assists in 24 appearances for D.C. last season. The 28-year-old Brazilian played four seasons with Orlando S.C. before he was traded to United last off-season for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!An MLS first as former player Ricketts adds esports gaming role to Whitecaps duties
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on December 12th, 2023
An avid video gamer, former Canadian international Tosaint Ricketts grew up playing “Metal Gear Solid,” “Call of Duty,” and “Fortnite” among other titles. “I never really loved playing sports games growing up because I’d always actually go outside and play sports,” the former forward explained. “So I wouldn’t want to, for example, play soccer all ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lyon rewards Canadian international defender Vanessa Gilles with loan extension
By The Canadian Press on December 12th, 2023
LYON, France – Lyon is extending its loan of Vanessa Gilles, ensuring the Canadian international defender stays with the French powerhouse through June 2025. The 27-year-old from Ottawa joined Lyon on loan from the NWSL’s Angel City FC in September 2022. It’s Gilles’ second loan extension with Lyon. Gilles has won 34 caps for Canada, ... Read More »
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