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Ottawa Senators sign forward Tim Stuetzle to three-year, entry-level contract
OTTAWA – The Ottawa Senators signed forward Tim Stuetzle to a three-year, entry-level contract on…
Canada defenceman Schneider handed one-game suspension for check to the head
EDMONTON – Canada defenceman Braden Schneider will miss Sunday’s game against Slovakia at the world…
Ottawa Senators acquire Derek Stepan from Arizona Coyotes in exchange for draft pick
OTTAWA – The Ottawa Senators acquired centre Derek Stepan from the Arizona Coyotes in exchange…
Defenceman Slater Koekkoek signs one-year contract with Edmonton Oilers
EDMONTON – The Edmonton Oilers have signed defenceman Slater Koekkoek to a one-year, US$850,000 deal.…
Shedding game rust key for Canadian team in defending world junior men’s hockey gold
A Canadian team lacking game legs opens defence of its world junior men’s hockey title…
Amid anguish of pandemic, sports offered memorable moments
Sarah Fuller was a goalie on the Vanderbilt women’s soccer team when a chance at…
British hockey fears virus could put sport on thin ice
Ciaran Long found work delivering books to Northern Ireland’s libraries. Luke Ferrara caught on with…
NHL believes it can play games in all seven Canadian markets
The NHL believes all seven of its Canadian teams can start the season playing out…
Canadian captain Kirby Dach out with injury for entire world junior championship
EDMONTON – Canadian captain Kirby Dach will miss the world junior hockey championship after suffering…
Lamentation for sports in 2020: A year of living virally
Well, had enough yet? Don’t look at the score. How bad did it get? Like…
Canada beats Russia in pre-tournament game ahead of world junior hockey championship
EDMONTON – Jamie Drysdale scored the game’s only goal as Canada defeated Russia 1-0 on…
Ontario’s sport minister says NHL talks ongoing as league plans to announce schedule
TORONTO – The NHL released its schedule for the 2020-21 season Wednesday, but Ontario’s minister…
Veteran forward Michael Frolik signs one-year contract with Montreal Canadiens
MONTREAL – The Montreal Canadiens have signed forward Michael Frolik to a one-year, US$750,000 contract.…
World junior men’s hockey championship team capsules
A capsule look at the 10 countries competing in the 2021 world junior men’s hockey…
Unusual world junior men’s hockey championship set to open in Edmonton
A world junior men’s hockey championship like no other opens Friday in Edmonton with zero…
NHL making change to offside rule, releases COVID-19 protocols for 2020-21 season
TORONTO – The NHL has made an adjustment to the offside rule that has been…
OverActive Media rides out pandemic, looks to broaden esports footprint in the future
TORONTO – Chris Overholt describes 2020 as “the fastest two years of my life.” But…
Ontario wants better testing for COVID-19 at airports: In The News for Dec. 22
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart…
Provinces examining NHL proposal to play games in Canada beginning in January
TORONTO – The NHL has unveiled its plan. The league and players’ association will attempt…
Edmonton Oilers defenceman Oscar Klefbom set to miss entire season with injury
Edmonton Oilers general manager Ken Holland says defenceman Oscar Klefbom will miss the 2020-21 season…
NHL, NHLPA reach deal for 56-game season starting Jan. 13
The NHL and the NHL Players’ Association settled on a plan for the upcoming season…
Jamal Murray, Steven Stamkos win Sports Illustrated awards for Breakout and Best Play
Two Canadians were honoured at this year’s Sports Illustrated Awards. Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray…
AP source: NHL eyes division play only; Sharks to Arizona
The NHL is preparing for a pandemic-altered regular season limited to divisional play while trying…
Lowry scores 25, Raptors lose to Heat in first game at temporary Tampa home
One of the first things Nick Nurse noticed when he walked onto the floor of…