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Calgary Flames sign defencemen Erik Gudbranson, Micheal Stone to one-year deals
CALGARY – The Calgary Flames have bolstered their blue line, signing defencemen Erik Gudbranson and…
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Sweeping new vaccine mandates for 100 million Americans WASHINGTON (AP) — In his most forceful…
Brandon University says Theo Fleury’s recent vaccine comments a ‘stain on his legacy’
BRANDON, Man. – Brandon University has issued a statement publicly criticizing former NHLer Theo Fleury…
Calgary Flames sign RFA defenceman Connor Mackey, veteran forward Brad Richardson
CALGARY – The Calgary Flames are beefing up their roster ahead of training camp, signing…
The Latest: N. Carolina has 170 clusters in schools, centers
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina health officials on Tuesday released a report showing 170…
Dvorak excited about move to Canadiens, saying Montreal ‘fans love the team a bunch’
MONTREAL – The price tag to keep Jesperi Kotkaniemi would have been costly to the…
Canadiens add centre Dvorak after not matching Hurricanes’ offer for Kotkaniemi
MONTREAL – Forward Jesperi Kotkaniemi is now a member of the Carolina Hurricanes, but the…
Canada’s Nate Riech earns 1,500 gold in dominant fashion in his Paralympic debut
Nate Riech was nauseous with nerves before his Paralympic debut Saturday. His right leg was…
NHL reaches agreement to send players to Olympics in Beijing
NHL players are set to return to the Olympics in Beijing this winter after reaching…
Ottawa Senators agree to six-year, US$29.85-million contract with forward Batherson
OTTAWA – The Ottawa Senators announced Friday they’ve agreed to a six-year, US$29.85-million contract with…
MLSE to require proof of vaccination for all events, whether indoors or outdoors
TORONTO – Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment says it will implement a mandatory vaccination policy…
Chris Pronger settling into quieter life outside hockey
Chris Pronger finished a game of air hockey and put the paddle down to pick…
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…