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NHL kicks tires on Edmonton as one possible hub site to complete regular season
Edmonton is under consideration by the NHL as a hub where games could be played…
Regulator backs away from statement on flight refunds, saying it’s not ‘binding’
The Canadian Transportation Agency is backing away from an earlier statement on flight vouchers, saying…
Habs winger Brendan Gallagher: Bettman ‘very motivated to play these games’
Montreal Canadiens winger Brendan Gallagher thinks there will be hockey this summer. And that belief…
Quebec boxing promoters itching to resume cards, will hold bouts behind closed doors
MONTREAL – Quebec’s two top boxing promoters are itching to hold cards as soon as…
Hlinka Gretzky Cup men’s hockey tournament cancelled because of COVID-19
CALGARY – The Hlinka Gretzky Cup, a tournament featuring the world’s top under-18 male hockey…
NHL coaches eager to spread knowledge: ‘Giving back to the hockey community’
Ken Hitchcock remembers eagerly attending coaching symposiums in the late 1970s and early 1980s. The…
Canucks sign flashy winger Nils Hoglander to entry-level contract
Nils Hoglander knows the jump to the NHL can be a big one. Canucks general…
For sports, coronavirus testing remains a major hurdle
MIAMI – Politicians, players and owners are trying to figure out a way to get…
Canadian international and domestic sporting events impacted by COVID-19
A list of Canadian international and domestic sporting events impacted by COVID-19: OLYMPICS — 2020…
Leafs’ Holl: American players waiting for ‘concrete plan’ before crossing border
TORONTO – Maple Leafs defenceman Justin Holl is ready to go. He’s just waiting for…
Toronto Mayor Tory says early talks underway with Jays, Raps on possible return
Toronto Mayor John Tory said Tuesday that there have been preliminary talks with Major League…
Canadian international and domestic sporting events impacted by COVID-19
A list of Canadian international and domestic sporting events impacted by COVID-19: OLYMPICS — 2020…
Leafs forward Alexander Kerfoot looks back at up-and-down start in Toronto
TORONTO – Alexander Kerfoot has been waiting out the COVID-19 pandemic like most NHL players.…
Canadiens sign defenceman Alexander Romanov to entry-level contract
Montreal Canadiens have signed defenceman Alexander Romanov to a three-year, entry-level contract. The 20-year-old had…
Senators: ‘Options’ coming for ticktholders as NHL season remains on pause
OTTAWA – The Ottawa Senators say they will offer options for ticket holders looking for…
Like their players, NHL coaches trying to stay sharp during pandemic pause
Bruce Cassidy loves the NHL’s daily grind. The preparation, the teaching, the competition, the pressure.…
Toronto FC to begin individual outdoor player workouts Monday on voluntary basis
Toronto FC says it will begin voluntary individual player workouts outdoors at its north Toronto…
‘Hockey 24’ documentary a welcome return to Canada’s signature game
TORONTO – When Scotiabank asked Canadians to share video snippets of community hockey across the…
Relaxing restrictions and the Cargill concern: In The News for May 11
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart…
AHL cancels remainder of its season and playoffs because of COVID-19 pandemic
The American Hockey League did the expected Monday, cancelling the remainder of its season and…
AP source: MLB owners approve plan to start season, Jays might play home games in Florida
NEW YORK – Major League Baseball owners gave the go-ahead Monday to making a proposal…
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman says no plans to cancel rest of season
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman says he has no plans to cancel the remainder of the…
Canucks’ Demko says being off the ice during pandemic can be ‘overwhelming’
Thatcher Demko doesn’t have many complaints about his personal circumstance during the COVID-19 pandemic. Holed…
Long weekend traditions missed as Canadians abide by COVID measures
The Victoria Day long weekend for Rob Watson meant friends, sunshine, barbecue, beer and a…