Ella Shelton, Natalie Spooner, Hilary Knight the PWHL's three stars of the week
TORONTO - New York defender Ella Shelton, Toronto winger Natalie Spooner and Boston forward Hilary Knight were named the Professional Women's Hockey League three stars of the last week of the regular season. First star Shelton led all PWHL players in scoring with two goals and four assists in two games. The 26-year-ol...
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Canadian goalkeeper Stephanie Labbe gets vulnerable in new documentary
Even at the height of her athletic career, Stephanie Labbe struggled. The pressures of being a professional athlete, the reality of being forced to live far away from loved ones, the constant uncertainty of her career all left her battling serious anxiety and depression, even after she stood on an Olympic podium with ...
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Vancouver mulls viewing area for 'amazing' Canucks' fans in Stanley Cup playoffs
Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim says the city is "exploring potential public viewing opportunities" for the Vancouver Canucks' Round 2 playoff series against Edmonton. Up until now, some fans have gathered around Rogers Arena on game days, while others have purchased tickets and brought their white towels to watch t...
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DRAFT DAYS
Kamloops Blazers preparing this week for two draft days
KAMLOOPS - Management and scouting teams across the Western Hockey League are making final adjustments to player rankings this week ahead of a pair of drafts. The Kamloops Blazers are slated to pick sixth overall and 23rd overall in the WHL U.S. Priority Draft, which is slated to get underway at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday ...
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Edmonton Oilers tired of hearing about regular-season losses to Vancouver Canucks
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers are sick and tired of hearing about it. They don't want to be asked anymore about it. They know full well that the Vancouver Canucks swept the four games between the two teams in the regular season. They also know from experience that regular-season results mean nothing during the playoff...
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Hamilton Tiger-Cats re-sign Woods III, sign Canadian Makonzo
HAMILTON - The Hamilton Tiger-Cats signed American defensive back Lawrence Woods III and Canadian linebacker Enock Makonzo on Monday. Woods III was recently released by the B.C. Lions while Makonzo was let go by the Edmonton Elks. Woods III started four of the seven games he played with Hamilton last season, registerin...
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Early to rise, early to play soccer for Forge FC, CF Montreal in cup quarterfinal
Forge FC and CF Montreal have to hit the ground running Tuesday. Forge, the reigning Canadian Premier League champion, hosts the MLS side in the opening leg of their Canadian Championship quarterfinal in an 11 a.m. "School Day Match" start. "I don't think I've played in a morning game since I was U-7 or ...
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RAIDERS SETTLE FOR SILVER
Raiders fall to Axemen in provincial rugby final
BURNABY - Axemen Rugby Football Club of Squamish proved too sharp for the Kamloops Raiders in the B.C. Rugby Union men's Division 2 championship match on Saturday (May 4) in Burnaby. The Axemen claimed the provincial title with a 42-12 triumph over the Raiders, who enjoyed a bounce-back season prior to defeat in the fi...
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No. 12 Shane Lowry, Tommy Fleetwood added to RBC Canadian Open field
ANCASTER, Ont. - Shane Lowry and Tommy Fleetwood have been added to the field at the RBC Canadian Open. Lowry is ranked No. 12 on the PGA Tour following his win at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans on April 28. Fleetwood was the runner-up at last year's Canadian Open, losing to Nick Taylor in a four-hole playoff. Taylo...
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Leafs back under-fire Mitch Marner; Sheldon Keefe bullish on future as head coach
TORONTO - Mitch Marner says it "means the world" to be a member of the Maple Leafs. The Toronto winger has taken heat from fans and media following the club's first-round playoff exit at the hands of the Boston Bruins where he put up just three points in the seven-game series. The 27-year-old grew up just nor...
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