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Jury finds former Canucks forward Jake Virtanen not guilty of sexual assault
VANCOUVER – Former Vancouver Canucks forward Jake Virtanen says he’s “incredibly relieved” that a jury…
Sport Canada knew of Team Canada sexual assault allegations in 2018
OTTAWA – Michel Ruest, a senior director of Sport Canada, says the federal organization was…
Victims rights advocate Kennedy calls for resignation of Hockey Canada leaders
Former NHL player and victims rights advocate Sheldon Kennedy has called for the resignation of…
Sharks hire David Quinn as new head coach
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — The San Jose Sharks have hired former New York Rangers…
Edmonton Oilers add former NHL defenceman Mark Stuart to coaching staff
The Edmonton Oilers have added former NHL defenceman Mark Stuart to its coaching staff for…
Jury starts deliberating in sexual assault trial of former Vancouver Canuck Virtanen
VANCOUVER – A British Columbia Supreme Court judge gave the jury instructions to start deliberating…
Flames’ newest faces Huberdeau, Weegar ‘excited’ for season following shock of trade
CALGARY – With the initial shock having finally subsided after learning that they had been…
Dubois denies making trade request, says Montreal comments ‘blown out of proportion’
WINNIPEG – Pierre-Luc Dubois says he never asked the Winnipeg Jets for a trade and…
Tootoo, Upshall speak out on allegations of sexual assault involving 2003 juniors
Three more members of Canada’s 2003 men’s world junior hockey team say they support an…
Flames GM Brad Treliving on losing Tkachuk, Gaudreau: ‘We’re going to deal with it’
Calgary Flames general manager Brad Treliving is playing the hand he’s been dealt. Treliving spoke…
Calgary Flames deal Matthew Tkachuk to Florida Panthers
CALGARY – The Calgary Flames bid a bitter farewell to Johnny Gaudreau at the start…
‘I did not sexually assault her’: Former Canuck Virtanen denies charge in testimony
VANCOUVER – Testimony has ended in the trial of a former Vancouver Canucks forward charged…
Jets forward Pierre-Luc Dubois accepts one-year, $6M qualifying offer
Winnipeg Jets forward Pierre-Luc Dubois agreed to a one-year, US$6-million qualifying offer Friday. The 24-year-old…
Police open investigations into 2003 and 2018 Canadian world junior teams
Two of Canada’s men’s world junior hockey teams are being investigated by police following alleged…
Blue Jackets sign Patrik Laine to $34.8 million, 4-year deal
The Columbus Blue Jackets have re-signed winger Patrik Laine to a $34.8 million, four-year contract,…
Winnipeg Jets, forward Jeff Malott agree to terms on two-year, two-way contract
WINNIPEG – Forward Jeff Malott agreed to terms on a two-year, two-way deal with the…
Former Vancouver Canuck Jake Virtanen testifies to deny sexual assault charge
VANCOUVER – Former Vancouver Canuck Jake Virtanen has taken the stand in British Columbia Supreme…
Timeline: Hockey Canada’s handling of 2018 sexual assault allegation
A timeline of Hockey Canada’s response to an alleged sexual assault involving eight players in…
Preds sign Nino Niederreiter to 2-year, $8 million deal
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Nashville Predators have signed forward Nino Niederreiter to a two-year,…
MLB All-Star Game wins night but draws record low ratings
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Major League Baseball’s Midsummer Classic remains the most-watched all-star game in…
Hockey Canada says it will no longer use reserve fund to settle sexual assault claims
Hockey Canada says it will no longer use a fund maintained by membership fees collected…
Johnny Gaudreau pens letter to Calgary after leaving Flames in free agency
Johnny Gaudreau says he was always open to staying with the Calgary Flames. The draw…
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau rips Hockey Canada leadership over sex assault fund
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau understands the public’s frustration and disgust with Hockey Canada. He shares…
Trial hears former Vancouver Canuck Jake Virtanen was ‘blotto’ when he met accuser
VANCOUVER – A defence lawyer says former Vancouver Canucks forward Jake Virtanen was drunk to…