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Quinton Byfield leads Canada to 10-0 win over Switzerland in world junior tournament
EDMONTON – After a quiet start to his run at the world junior men’s hockey…
‘How could you create a better story?’: World junior squad voted CP team of the year
Akil Thomas felt like he was living in a movie. The script seemed predetermined and,…
Sweden’s world junior win streak snaps with 4-3 OT loss to Russia
EDMONTON – Russia snapped Sweden’s extended win streak at the world junior hockey championship Wednesday,…
Hammon’s head coaching night caps memorable year for women in sport
TORONTO – There was no celebration when Becky Hammon took over as San Antonio Spurs…
Year in review: A look at news events in August 2020
A look at news events in August 2020: 01 – The recipient of the first…
B.C. approves NHL games, becoming second province to OK play
VANCOUVER – The Vancouver Canucks have been given the go ahead to play in British…
‘We don’t want to take a step backwards:’ Expectations high as Canucks open camp
VANCOUVER – Nearly four months after they were ousted from the NHL playoffs, the Vancouver…
NHL teams getting ready for season-long sprint: ‘It’s going to be different’
The sprint to the NHL’s 56-game finish line started in earnest Sunday. The seven teams…
Calgary Flames get to work in short training camp for shortened NHL season
CALGARY – Who will be the regular defensive partner of Flames captain Mark Giordano in…
Curling broadcast experience will likely mimic other sports, mic’ed athletes a plus
Cardboard fan cutouts. Artificial crowd noise. In-house big screens. The curling broadcast experience in the…
World junior men’s hockey championship in Edmonton achieved with few COVID-19 hiccups
The 2021 world junior men’s hockey championship had a shaky start, but Hockey Canada, the…
Manitoba confident Winnipeg Jets can play at home, while Ontario silent on NHL plans
WINNIPEG – Manitoba’s acting deputy chief provincial public health officer says he’s confident the Winnipeg…
Vancouver Canucks sign forward prospect Carson Focht to entry-level deal
VANCOUVER – The Vancouver Canucks have inked prospect Carson Focht to a three-year, entry-level contract.…
Edmonton Oilers look for stronger supporting cast for Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl
As the Edmonton Oilers reclaim their dressing room from the Canadian team and Rogers Place…
Gordon Renwick, Order of Hockey in Canada member, dies at 85
Gordon Renwick — former Canadian Amateur Hockey Association president and member of the Order of…
Ontario will allow Toronto Maple Leafs, Ottawa Senators to play at home this season
TORONTO – Ontario has given the green light for the Toronto Maple Leafs and Ottawa…
Avs, Knights, Blues make realigned West tall at the top
The team that emerges from the limited-time-only West Division should enter the Stanley Cup semifinals…
Game On: Manitoba approves NHL in Winnipeg, clearing way for play across Canada
The NHL’s one-time-only, all-Canadian division cleared its final hurdle Friday. Developments south of the border…
Virus concerns hit Dallas, Columbus as NHL season looms
The NHL said Friday that six Dallas Stars players and two staff members have tested…
NHLers know not everyone’s happy they’re playing: ‘We’re not blind’
Connor McDavid knows what it looks like to some. Millionaire hockey players travelling province to…
Bettman: NHL has to be ready to adapt and adjust as league prepares to open season
Gary Bettman was hoping to put his feet up, if only for a day or…
Ottawa Senators owner Eugene Melnyk says now is not the time for his fan plan
OTTAWA – Hours after revealing details of a plan to allow 6,000 fans to attend…
Colliton agrees to 2-year extension as Blackhawks coach
CHICAGO – Jeremy Colliton replaced a beloved figure with the Chicago Blackhawks. Then his first…
‘We’re just not young anymore’: Winnipeg Jets shift gears to performance mode
The Winnipeg Jets aren’t kids this year, says coach Paul Maurice. For years, Maurice has…