Category Archives: Sports
Canucks 'disappointed' by Nikita Tryamkin's decision to return to KHL
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks say they are disappointed by defenceman Nikita Tryamkin’s decision to bolt the club and return to the Kontinental Hockey League. The hulking 22-year-old Russian...
Apr 20, 2017
Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl chastened over spear to groin of Sharks player
EDMONTON - A chastened Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl says he’s OK with a hefty fine and no suspension for spearing San Jose’s Chris Tierney in the groin. “Obviously it was a...
Apr 20, 2017
U Sports unveils the eight finalists for 25th annual BLG Awards event
TORONTO - Hockey players Sarah Bujold of St. Francis Xavier University and Philippe Maillet of the University of New Brunswick are among the finalists for the 25th annual BLG Awards. U Sports released...
Apr 20, 2017
Boucher doesn't want Senators to get wrapped up in eliminating Boston
BOSTON - Guy Boucher doesn’t want the Ottawa Senators to get too wrapped up in eliminating Boston when they take the ice for Game 5 of their first-round series with the Bruins on Friday night. &...
Apr 20, 2017
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
