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Vanessa Gilles making her presence felt with Canadian women’s soccer team
A rock in the heart of the defence and an aerial threat at the other…
Trial hears former Vancouver Canuck Jake Virtanen was ‘blotto’ when he met accuser
VANCOUVER – A defence lawyer says former Vancouver Canucks forward Jake Virtanen was drunk to…
Timeline: Hockey Canada’s handling of 2018 sexual assault allegation
A timeline of Hockey Canada’s response to an alleged sexual assault involving eight players in…
Winnipeg Jets, forward Jeff Malott agree to terms on two-year, two-way contract
WINNIPEG – Forward Jeff Malott agreed to terms on a two-year, two-way deal with the…
Police open investigations into 2003 and 2018 Canadian world junior teams
Two of Canada’s men’s world junior hockey teams are being investigated by police following alleged…
Jets forward Pierre-Luc Dubois accepts one-year, $6M qualifying offer
Winnipeg Jets forward Pierre-Luc Dubois agreed to a one-year, US$6-million qualifying offer Friday. The 24-year-old…
Flames GM Brad Treliving on losing Tkachuk, Gaudreau: ‘We’re going to deal with it’
Calgary Flames general manager Brad Treliving is playing the hand he’s been dealt. Treliving spoke…
Dubois denies making trade request, says Montreal comments ‘blown out of proportion’
WINNIPEG – Pierre-Luc Dubois says he never asked the Winnipeg Jets for a trade and…
Flames’ newest faces Huberdeau, Weegar ‘excited’ for season following shock of trade
CALGARY – With the initial shock having finally subsided after learning that they had been…
Jury starts deliberating in sexual assault trial of former Vancouver Canuck Virtanen
VANCOUVER – A British Columbia Supreme Court judge gave the jury instructions to start deliberating…
Edmonton Oilers add former NHL defenceman Mark Stuart to coaching staff
The Edmonton Oilers have added former NHL defenceman Mark Stuart to its coaching staff for…
Sharks hire David Quinn as new head coach
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — The San Jose Sharks have hired former New York Rangers…
Jury finds former Canucks forward Jake Virtanen not guilty of sexual assault
VANCOUVER – Former Vancouver Canucks forward Jake Virtanen says he’s “incredibly relieved” that a jury…
Sports In Brief for Tuesday, July 26
NFL SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks released running back Chris Carson with a failed…
Former NHL defenceman Robidas joins Canadiens’ coaching staff as assistant
MONTREAL – The Montreal Canadiens have named former NHL defenceman Stephane Robidas as an assistant…
Sarah Polley’s ‘Women Talking’ among TIFF’s newly released lineup
TORONTO – Canadian filmmaker Sarah Polley’s movie about women dealing with the aftermath of sexual…
Lawyer: Hockey Canada complainant passed a lie-detector test
The woman who filed a lawsuit against Hockey Canada over an alleged group sexual assault…
Jonathan Huberdeau gets $84M, 8-year extension with the Flames
CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — The Calgary Flames and recently acquired forward Jonathan Huberdeau have agreed…
Calgary is a ‘great fit’ for new Flame Huberdeau
CALGARY – After a tumultuous start to the off-season, the Calgary Flames announced some good…
Bruins bring back captain Bergeron — and David Krejci, too
BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Bruins are getting the gang back together, signing captain Patrice…
RCMP spyware use probe, Newfoundland forest fires : In The News for Aug. 9
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart…
Meaghan Mikkelson has unfinished business with Canadian women’s hockey team
CALGARY – Meaghan Mikkelson wasn’t done playing hockey. After three Olympic Games and two gold…
Junior hockey league in the Maritimes seeking women for coaching, operations jobs
HALIFAX – A junior hockey league on the East Coast wants to create new opportunities…
Maple Leafs great Borje Salming diagnosed with ALS
Former Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Borje Salming has been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also…