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Piette recalls 2012 debut for Canada, says today's team is vastly different
TORONTO - Samuel Piette was just 17 when he made his senior debut for Canada against the U.S. Times have changed for both Piette and the Canadian men in the seven years since as the two sides prepare ...
Oct 11, 2019
Stampeders sense playoff feel with tough matchup against Roughriders
CALGARY - The Calgary Stampeders need a win over the Saskatchewan Roughriders Friday night for a chance to finish atop the CFL's West Division standings. The Stampeders are 9-5 while Saskatchewan, win...
Oct 11, 2019
Canadian Chuba Hubbard leading NCAA in rushing and garnering Heisman Trophy talk
American college football's rushing leader - and a focal point in this year's Heisman Trophy conversation - is a Canadian. Oklahoma State running back Chuba Hubbard, a 20-year-old native of ...
Oct 11, 2019
Canada's bobsledders, lugers wonder what's to become of Calgary track
CALGARY - Canadian bobsled pilot Justin Kripps would normally be shaking off rust and testing equipment on Calgary's sliding track at this time of year. The 2018 Olympic champion is instead watching v...
Oct 11, 2019
Perron lifts Blues over Senators 6-4; Ottawa starts season with three losses
OTTAWA - Anders Nilsson took the blame for the Ottawa Senators staying winless to start the season Nilsson stopped 31 shots in his first start of the campaign as Ottawa fell to the Stanley Cup ch...
Oct 11, 2019
Tampa's top line combines for 11 points in Lightning's 7-3 win over Maple Leafs
TORONTO - Steven Stamkos was in a much better mood after the Tampa Bay Lightning's latest effort. An 11-point night from the top line and a renewed commitment to team structure will do that. Nikita Ku...
Oct 11, 2019
Mantha leads Red Wings past Canadiens 4-2 to spoil Montreal's home opener
MONTREAL - Claude Julien feels his Canadiens have simply not been "sharp" enough to start the season. The Canadiens lost 4-2 to the Detroit Red Wings in their home opener on Thursday night, Montreal's...
Oct 11, 2019
Draisaitl scores in shootout, unbeaten Oilers top Devils 4-3
NEWARK, N.J. - With each victory, the confidence builds for Leon Draisaitl and the undefeated Edmonton Oilers. Draisaitl scored the only goal in the shootout to give the Oilers a 4-3 victory over the ...
Oct 11, 2019
Cole, Astros beat Rays 6-1 in ALDS Game 5; Yankees next
HOUSTON - All season long, it seemed inevitable. Yankees-Astros for the American League pennant. "It's the matchup that we wanted," Houston shortstop Carlos Correa said. "It's the matchup that everybo...
Oct 11, 2019
Patrik Laine's four-point night powers Winnipeg Jets past Minnesota Wild 5-2
WINNIPEG - Patrik Laine is in some great company at the top of the NHL's scoring race after his four-point outing on Thursday. Laine scored twice and added a pair of assists as the Winnipeg Jets defea...
Oct 11, 2019
