Category Archives: Sports
Nazem Kadri has come a long way since Leafs' last trip to the playoffs
TORONTO - Nazem Kadri thought his first career playoff goal had sealed a berth in the second round for the Maple Leafs. Instead it was the prologue for years of upheaval in Toronto. Boston stormed bac...
Apr 20, 2017
Canadiens defenceman Emelin expected to return for Game 5 against Rangers
BROSSARD, Que. - The Montreal Canadiens expect to have defenceman Alexei Emelin back from injury for Game 5 of their first-round playoff series against the New York Rangers on Thursday night. Emelin w...
Apr 20, 2017
Sweden earns 7-3 quarter-final win over Canada at world under-18 hockey event
SPISSKA NOVA VES, Slovakia - Jacob Olofsson scored twice as Sweden downed Canada 7-3 in quarter-final action Thursday at the world under-18 hockey tournament. Fabian Zetterlund and Erik Brannstrom bot...
Apr 20, 2017
Canada defeats U.S. to win gold at para hockey world championship
GANGENUNG, Korea, Republic Of - Canada defeated the United States 4-1 Thursday to capture a gold medal at the world para hockey championship. Tyler McGregor of Forest, Ont., scored twice while Brad Bo...
Apr 20, 2017
Sabres clean house by firing GM Murray and coach Bylsma
BUFFALO, N.Y. - General manager Tim Murray ran out of time to rebuild the Buffalo Sabres into a contender. The team will need a new head coach, too. Sabres owner Terry Pegula cleaned house by firing M...
Apr 20, 2017
Buffalo Sabres fire GM Tim Murray and coach Dan Bylsma
BUFFALO, N.Y. - The Buffalo Sabres have fired general manager Tim Murray and head coach Dan Bylsma. The club made the announcement via Twitter this morning following a disappointing season. Buffalo mi...
Apr 20, 2017
Leafs video tugs at playoff heartstrings as young team turns heads on the ice
TORONTO - It’s a song that came effortlessly to Ron Hawkins and quickly struck a chord with his audience. “And it strikes a chord with me when I sing it,” said the veteran Toronto mu...
Apr 20, 2017
Calgary continues pursuit of "Plan B" option for a new NHL arena
Calgary is taking the Flames further down the road of building a new hockey arena close to the Saddledome. City council voted Monday to continue working on a “Plan B” arena option. Calgary...
Apr 20, 2017
Scores and Schedule
Wednesday’s Games NHL Playoffs First Round Washington 5 Toronto 4 (Series tied 2-2) Ottawa 1 Boston 0 (Senators lead series 3-1) Anaheim 3 Calgary 1 (Ducks win series 4-0) Minnesota 2 St. Louis ...
Apr 19, 2017
Warriors take 2-0 series lead on Blazers, win without Durant
OAKLAND, Calif. - JaVale McGee has made a name for himself catching lob passes and reliably slamming them home to the pure delight of his teammates, and oh did those matter for the short-handed Golden...
Apr 19, 2017
