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Chicago Blackhawks owner Rocky Wirtz dies at age 70
CHICAGO (AP) — Rocky Wirtz, who won three Stanley Cup titles as owner of the…
Texas Tech hires Carleton’s Smart to be assistant basketball coach
LUBBOCK, Texas – Dave Smart, who earned the U Sports coach of the year award…
Patrice Bergeron, Boston Bruins forward and captain, announces retirement after 19 seasons
BOSTON (AP) — Patrice Bergeron, who led the Boston Bruins to the 2011 championship and…
Flames sign Darryl Sutter’s son Brett to minor-league extension
CALGARY – The Calgary Flames have signed former coach Darryl Sutter’s son Brett to a…
Hurricanes sign defenceman DeAngelo to 1-year deal
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Hurricanes have signed veteran defenceman Tony DeAngelo to a…
Six Ukrainian children who played at Quebec hockey tournament to return for school
MONTREAL – Six Ukrainian children who took part in Quebec City’s famed peewee hockey tournament…
Dallas Stars extend Jim Nill’s contract less than a month after he wins GM of the year
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Dallas Stars general manager Jim Nill has signed a two-year contract…
Longtime NHL executive Brian O’Neill, who oversaw 1967-68 expansion, dead at 94
Brian O’Neill, a longtime NHL executive who helped oversee the league’s first major expansion and…
Some top US sports leagues have specific anti-hazing policies, others do not
The biggest professional sports leagues in the United States have dealt with a smattering of…
Senators move on from AGM Trent Mann as new owners prepare to take control
OTTAWA – The Ottawa Senators announced Wednesday that they have parted ways with assistant general…
Galchenyuk to check into player assistance program after outburst during arrest
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Former Arizona Coyotes player Alex Galchenyuk is entering the NHL/NHLPA player…
Calgary Flames to retire goaltender Miikka Kiprusoff’s number
CALGARY – One of the best goaltenders in Calgary Flames’ history will have his number…
Maple Leafs hire former Canucks executive Clancey as assistant general manager
TORONTO – The Toronto Maple Leafs have hired Derek Clancey as assistant general manager, player…
Swimmers remain convinced that shaving down is a key to fast times
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — For all the high-tech suits and advancements in training techniques, there is…
Gretzky game-used stick from 1988 Stanley Cup final going up for auction
A piece of hockey history is going up for auction. Wayne Gretzky’s game-used stick from…
Chicago Blackhawks and No. 1 overall draft pick Connor Bedard agree to 3-year contract
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks and forward Connor Bedard have agreed to terms on…
Alex Galchenyuk of Coyotes repeatedly used racial slur, intimidated officers after stop, report says
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Alex Galchenyuk repeatedly used racial slurs toward a police officer in…
Elks match North American professional sports record for consecutive home losses
EDMONTON – It was a win wrapped up with some worry for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.…
Coyotes cutting ties with new free agent Galchenyuk following arrest on multiple charges
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Coyotes have placed newly signed free agent forward Alex…
Former Canadiens coach Dominique Ducharme hired by Golden Knights
LAS VEGAS – The Vegas Golden Knights hired Dominique Ducharme and Joel Ward as assistant…
Ottawa Senators sign goaltender Kevin Mandolese to one-year, two-way contract
OTTAWA – The Ottawa Senators have signed goaltender Kevin Mandolese to a one-year, two-way contract,…
Montreal Canadiens sign forward Alex Newhook to four-year contract extension
BROSSARD, Que. – The Montreal Canadiens have signed forward Alex Newhook to a four-year contract…
‘Driving Miss Daisy’ director Bruce Beresford to helm biopic on golfer Moe Norman
Oscar-nominated director Bruce Beresford has signed on to helm a film based on the life…
Canadiens sign forward Mitchell Stephens to one-year, two-way contract
BROSSARD, Que. – The Montreal Canadiens have signed forward Mitchell Stephens to a one-year, two-way…