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McDavid’s NHL MVP defence begins with defensive improvement
Connor McDavid did not take much time off after he and the Edmonton Oilers were…
Ottawa Senators sign backup goalie Filip Gustavsson to two-year contract
OTTAWA – The Ottawa Senators have signed backup goalie Filip Gustavsson to a two-year deal.…
After dearth of hockey, Canadian women’s hockey team savours Beijing preparation
CALGARY – Never have players on the Canadian women’s hockey team looked forward to the…
Hurricanes sign Candiens forward Kotkaniemi to one-year, US$6.1-million offer sheet
RALEIGH, N.C. – The Carolina Hurricanes say they’ve signed an offer sheet with Montreal Canadiens…
Speed a factor in crash that took lives of three hockey players in B. C: police
SURREY, B.C. – Mounties say their initial investigation shows speed was a factor in a…
Forward Ryan Poehling agrees to two-year contract extension with Canadiens
MONTREAL – The Montreal Canadiens have agreed to terms on a two-year contract extension with…
Natalie Spooner scores twice for Canada in 5-0 win over Swiss in women’s world hockey
CALGARY – Natalie Spooner is warming to her job of creating havoc in front of…
Jimmy Hayes, 31, Boston College star who played in NHL, dies
MILTON, Mass. – Jimmy Hayes, who won a national hockey championship at Boston College and…
TIFF to require proof of vaccine or negative COVID-19 test for staff, audience
Jeff Justiz all but swore off the Toronto International Film Festival earlier this month after…
Jays to require proof of vaccination or negative COVID test to enter Rogers Centre
TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays say those wishing to enter Rogers Centre will be…
Rod Gilbert, Hall of Famer for New York Rangers, dies at 80
NEW YORK (AP) — Rod Gilbert, the Hall of Fame right wing who starred for…
NHL, junior teams, offer condolences after crash that killed three players in B.C.
SURREY, B.C. – Hockey leagues such as the NHL and teams including the Humboldt Broncos…
“It’s time”: Star goaltender Henrik Lundqvist retires at 39
WASHINGTON – The King has called it a career. Henrik Lundqvist, one of the greatest…
Upcoming season will be Arizona Coyotes’ last in Glendale
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The upcoming season will be the Arizona Coyotes’ final one at…
Glendale not renewing Coyotes’ arena lease, leaving future in Arizona in doubt
GLENDALE, Ariz. – The City of Glendale says it is not renewing its operating agreement…
Wealthsimple Cash becomes first Canadian service integrated into Twitter’s Tip Jar
TORONTO – Twitter users sending each other money have a new — and Canadian —…
AP source: NHL teams OK’d to add sponsor patches on jerseys
Jersey advertisements are coming to the NHL. The league will allow teams to put sponsor…
MLSE says proof of vaccination or negative COVID test needed for access
TORONTO – Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment says those looking to access its sports facilities…
Nevada governor: No masks at events that require vaccines
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Large events held in Nevada can add themselves to the growing…
Vancouver Canucks sign centre Jason Dickinson to three-year deal
VANCOUVER – The Vancouver Canucks have signed forward Jason Dickinson to a three-year contract with…
Leafs forward Auston Matthews undergoes wrist surgery, out at least six weeks
Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews has undergone wrist surgery and is expected to need…
NHL announces start times for 2021-22 season, no update on Olympics
The NHL has announced start times for the 2021-22 season, with an opening-night doubleheader featuring…
Vancouver Canucks re-sign defenceman Guillaume Brisebois to one-year, two-way deal
VANCOUVER – The Vancouver Canucks have re-signed defenceman Guillaume Brisebois to a one-year, two-way contract.…
Winnipeg Jets announce vaccination requirement for fans to attend home games
WINNIPEG – The Winnipeg Jets will require all fans to be fully vaccinated to attend…