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IIHF mandates use of neck laceration protectors on all levels of its competitions
By The Canadian Press on December 4th, 2023
The International Ice Hockey Federation has mandated the use of a neck laceration protector at all levels of its competitions. The IIHF made the announcement Monday and said the decision was based on a recommendation of its medical committee. It also stated that the exact date the mandate goes into effect for senior categories will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Coaches, teammates weigh in on Canada captain Christine Sinclair
By The Canadian Press on December 4th, 2023
VANCOUVER – Some quotes about Canada captain Christine Sinclair, who calls time on her international soccer career on Tuesday with one final outing against Australia at Vancouver’s B.C. Place Stadium: “She’s irreplaceable. That’s the one word that comes to mind. On the pitch, off the pitch, it’s actually really weird to imagine life in camp ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!From tattoos to music, some facts about Canada captain Christine Sinclair
By The Canadian Press on December 4th, 2023
Captain Christine Sinclair calls time on her international career on Tuesday with a final game against Australia at B.C. Place Stadium. Some facts about the 40-year-old from Burnaby, B.C.: — The first concert she attended was the Spice Girls. — Michael Jackson’s “Man in the Mirror” always finds its way onto her playlist the day ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada captain Christine Sinclair: As special off the field as she is on it
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on December 4th, 2023
VANCOUVER – Appointed head coach of the Canadian women’s soccer team in October 1999, Even Pellerud recalls essentially being handed a blank piece of paper. “It was a baby program. It was really nothing to inherit,” he said. So after arriving in Canada from his native Norway in early 2000, he left his family in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jets sign forward Niederreiter to three-year contract extension
By The Canadian Press on December 4th, 2023
WINNIPEG – The Winnipeg Jets have signed forward Nino Niederreiter to a three-year contract extension, the team announced Monday. The deal carries an average annual value of US$4 million and is set to begin in the 2024-25 season. Niederreiter, 31, has 14 points (six goals, eight assists) in 23 games this season. The six-foot-two, 218-pound ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sports scoreboard for Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023
By The Canadian Press on December 3rd, 2023
Sunday’s Scoreboard NHL Boston 3 Columbus 1 Los Angeles 4 Colorado 1 Minnesota 4 Chicago 1 N.Y. Rangers 6 San Jose 5 Nashville 2 Buffalo 1 — AHL Manitoba 3 Rockford 1 Calgary 7 Henderson 4 Utica 7 Cleveland 6 Providence 3 Lehigh Valley 1 Chicago 5 San Diego 3 — NFL Green Bay 27 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NHL roundup: Panarin nets hat trick as Rangers hold on to beat Sharks 6-5
By The Associated Press on December 3rd, 2023
NEW YORK (AP) – Artemi Panarin had three goals and an assist, Jonathan Quick won again, and the New York Rangers held on to beat the San Jose Sharks 6-5 on Sunday night. Mika Zibanejad had a goal and an assist, Will Cuylle and K’Andre Miller also scored, and Jacob Trouba, Vincent Trocheck and Jonny ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sinclair, Schmidt look to make the most of their final camp, game with Canada
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on December 3rd, 2023
VANCOUVER – Christine Sinclair asked for 145 tickets for friends and family for her international swansong. “There might be eight left,” the Canadian captain said. “I should have asked for more,” said veteran midfielder Sophie Schmidt. “I didn’t know I was allowed.” “I didn’t know I knew that many people,” countered Sinclair. Tuesday’s friendly against ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WHL roundup: Kipkie reigns as Royals romp past Blazers 6-3
By The Canadian Press on December 3rd, 2023
KAMLOOPS, B.C. – Justin Kipkie scored twice as the visiting Victoria Royals defeated the Kamloops Blazers 6-3 in Western Hockey League action on Sunday at the Sandman Centre. Austin Zemlak, Tanner Scott, Escalus Burlock and Reggie Newman also scored for the much-improved Royals (16-11-0-2), who were outshot 28-26. The Royals led 2-0 after the first ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada beats China 4-1 in Para Hockey Cup opener
By The Canadian Press on December 3rd, 2023
QUISPAMSIS, N.B. – Canada’s national para hockey team opened the preliminary round of the 2023 Para Hockey Cup on Sunday with a 4-1 victory over China. It was the first time the teams faced off in international play. Canadian captain Tyler McGregor of Forest, Ont., scored once and added three assists. Dominic Cozzolino of Mississauga, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jim Leyland elected to baseball’s Hall of Fame, becomes 23rd manager in Cooperstown
By Ronald Blum, The Associated Press on December 3rd, 2023
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Jim Leyland, who led the Florida Marlins to a World Series title in 1997 and won 1,769 regular-season games over 22 seasons as an entertaining and at-times crusty big league manager, was elected to baseball’s Hall of Fame on Sunday. Now 78, Leyland received 15 of 16 votes by the contemporary ... Read More »
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