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Manitoba confident Winnipeg Jets can play at home, while Ontario silent on NHL plans
WINNIPEG – Manitoba’s acting deputy chief provincial public health officer says he’s confident the Winnipeg…
World junior men’s hockey championship in Edmonton achieved with few COVID-19 hiccups
The 2021 world junior men’s hockey championship had a shaky start, but Hockey Canada, the…
Curling broadcast experience will likely mimic other sports, mic’ed athletes a plus
Cardboard fan cutouts. Artificial crowd noise. In-house big screens. The curling broadcast experience in the…
Chemisty key as Canucks add new faces, take on new roles heading in unusual season
VANCOUVER – He may have been a finalist for the NHL’s rookie of the year…
Former NHL coach, GM John Muckler remembered as master strategist
EDMONTON – Long before the days of analytics and performance coaches, John Muckler brought a…
Former NHL coach and Stanley Cup winner John Muckler dies at 86
EDMONTON – Former NHL coach and Stanley Cup winner John Muckler has died. He was…
With rumours swirling, Jets sniper Patrik Laine mum on future in Winnipeg
Patrik Laine was given every opportunity to clarify his standing with the Winnipeg Jets. After…
American Hockey League creates Canadian Division for 2021 season
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – The American Hockey League’s four Canadian teams will play in one of…
Quebec gives Canadiens approval to play, while Manitoba shows support for plan
MONTREAL – Quebec is the third province to approve NHL games this season in Canada,…
NHL notebook: Thornton feels like a kid again … Habs give thumbs-up to new faces
New Toronto Maple Leafs forward Joe Thornton says he feels a lot younger since joining…
Calgary Flames get to work in short training camp for shortened NHL season
CALGARY – Who will be the regular defensive partner of Flames captain Mark Giordano in…
NHL teams getting ready for season-long sprint: ‘It’s going to be different’
The sprint to the NHL’s 56-game finish line started in earnest Sunday. The seven teams…
Canada renews rivalry with Russia in world junior hockey championship semifinal
It seems like Canada’s road to gold at the world junior men’s hockey championship often…
‘We don’t want to take a step backwards:’ Expectations high as Canucks open camp
VANCOUVER – Nearly four months after they were ousted from the NHL playoffs, the Vancouver…
B.C. approves NHL games, becoming second province to OK play
VANCOUVER – The Vancouver Canucks have been given the go ahead to play in British…
Canada preps for quarterfinal showdown with Czech Republic at world junior tournament
Canada did the work to top its pool at the world junior men’s hockey championship…
Alberta approves NHL games, Manitoba and B.C. still in discussions
Alberta is the first province to officially say the NHL can play games in its…
Trevor Zegras’ three-point game leads U.S. to 4-0 win over Sweden
EDMONTON – A 4-0 win over Sweden moved the United States to the top of…
Calgary Flames sign first-round draft pick Connor Zary
CALGARY – The Calgary Flames have signed forward Connor Zary to a three-year entry level…
‘They have to earn it’: Sens GM Dorion says young players won’t be handed NHL job
Pierre Dorion tackled the final question fired his way in French. After answering, and to…
Year in review: A look at news events in November 2020
A look at news events in November 2020: 01 – The Royal Canadian Legion named…
Year in review: A look at news events in September 2020
A look at news events in September 2020: 01 – The federal government recognized residential…
Year in review: A look at news events in July 2020
A look at news events in July 2020: 01 – Canada, the U.S. and Mexico…
Year in review: A look at news events in August 2020
A look at news events in August 2020: 01 – The recipient of the first…