Category Archives: Sports
Staying warm a challenge for Canadian juniors in outdoor game against Americans
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. - Team Canada captain Dillon Dube had to pause briefly and pick at his jersey to try to count all the layers he’d put on before hitting the ice at New Era Field. “I have...
Dec 29, 2017
Sharks rally to beat Flames on Donskoi's shootout goal
SAN JOSE, Calif. - San Jose rookie Joonas Donskoi wasn’t very happy with his overall game. He felt he had to make up for a tripping penalty that led to Calgary’s second goal of the first p...
Dec 28, 2017
Thursday's Games
Thursday’s Games World Junior Hockey Championship At Buffalo, N.Y. Finland 4 Denmark 1 Russia 5 Switzerland 2 Sweden 3 Czech Republic 1 Slovakia 3 United States 2 — Spengler Cup At Davos, ...
Dec 28, 2017
Thomas Vanek, Brock Boeser lead the way as Canucks beat Blackhawks 5-2
VANCOUVER - Thomas Vanek thought it was going to be “one of those nights” after Chicago Blackhawks backup goalie Anton Forsberg robbed him twice on point-blank opportunities in Thursday...
Dec 28, 2017
Auston Matthews scores for Maple Leafs in Arizona homecoming
GLENDALE, Ariz. - Auston Matthews enjoyed his mother’s cooking - and feasted on the lowly Arizona Coyotes. Matthews scored in Toronto’s three-goal first period in his Arizona homecoming to...
Dec 28, 2017
Stamkos leads surging Lightning past Canadiens 3-1
TAMPA, Fla. - The Tampa Bay Lightning got to Carey Price in time to pick up another victory. Steven Stamkos scored twice, and the NHL-leading Lightning beat the Montreal Canadiens 3-1 Thursday night f...
Dec 28, 2017
Photographer: Twins' Sano grabbed, tried to kiss her in 2015
MINNEAPOLIS - A photographer who has covered the Minnesota Twins accused Miguel Sano of assault, posting on Twitter that the All-Star third baseman forcibly attempted to kiss her following an autograp...
Dec 28, 2017
Conditions will be a factor in outdoor game as Canada faces US at world juniors
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. - A 30-minute practice was enough to convince Canadian defenceman Dante Fabbro that there’s no way to prepare for the cold of an outdoor hockey game. “I don’t thin...
Dec 28, 2017
Canada downs Davos 4-1, advances to semifinals at Spengler Cup
DAVOS, Switzerland - Andrew Ebbett scored twice as Canada beat host club HC Davos 4-1 and advanced to the semifinals of the Spengler Cup on Thursday. Zach Boychuk and PA Parenteau also scored for Cana...
Dec 28, 2017
Senators defenceman Claesson suspended two games for check to head
NEW YORK - The NHL has suspended Ottawa Senators defenceman Fredrik Claesson two games, without pay, for an illegal check to the head of Boston Bruins forward Noel Acciari. Claesson was given a five-m...
Dec 28, 2017
