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Year in review: A look at news events in May 2020
A look at news events in May 2020: 01 – Pioneering drummer Tony Allen, considered…
Year in review: A look at news events in March 2020
A look at news events in March 2020: 01 – Former U.S. vice-president Joe Biden…
Vancouver Canucks sign forward Tyler Graovac to one-year deal
VANCOUVER – The Vancouver Canucks have signed forward Tyler Graovac to a one-year, two-way deal.…
Pierre Lacroix, former general manager of Nordiques, Avalanche, dead at 72
Pierre Lacroix, the former general manager of the Quebec Nordiques and Colorado Avalanche, has died…
Leafs forward Nick Robertson absent from U.S. world junior team
PLYMOUTH, Mich. – USA Hockey has announced the 25 players who’ll suit up for the…
Short on ice time, Hockey Canada announces men’s junior team roster
Hockey Canada chose 25 players Friday to represent the host country at the world junior…
Wayne Gretzky rookie card hockey’s first to crack US$1-million mark
Wayne Gretzky’s name appears at No. 1 an astounding 60 times in the NHL’s record…
Canada’s roster for 2021 world junior hockey championship in Edmonton
Canada’s roster for the 2021 world junior hockey championship: Forwards — Quinton Byfield, Newmarket, Ont.,…
Quebec police probe fake Alexis Lafreniere hockey cards with peewee tournament logo
QUEBEC – The organizers of Quebec International Peewee Hockey Tournament are warning against fake Alexis…
Canadian junior men’s hockey team releases seven players
RED DEER, Alta. – Host Canada released seven players Thursday and named its three goaltenders…
Former Canadian Hockey League players detail allegations of abuse, hazing
TORONTO – Fourteen former Canadian Hockey League players have submitted affidavits detailing alleged abuse and…
Canada’s junior hockey team cuts players, while opponents deal with COVID-19 virus
Canada’s junior hockey team was minus a few players following a two-week quarantine. Five players…
AP source: NHL players balk at changing CBA, league moves on
NHL players have balked at changing the collective bargaining agreement and the league is preparing…
‘A mighty fine man’: Indigenous hockey pioneer Fred Sasakamoose remembered at funeral
Fred Sasakamoose was intent on telling his story. The Indigenous hockey pioneer didn’t realize he…
Canucks owner cuts ties with anthem singer who planned to sing at COVID protest
VANCOUVER – It appears the Vancouver Canucks have cut ties with anthem singer Mark Donnelly…
Study finds Canada a “laggard” on homophobia in sports
TORONTO – Chris Voth’s sexuality cost him a job with a professional volleyball team overseas…
Bubbles are best: experts say return of sports risky as COVID-19 pandemic continues
Watching Connor McDavid let a slapshot fly or Fred VanVleet sink a deep three can…
AP Source: NHL now focusing on mid-January season start date
Time has all but run out on the NHL’s hope to start the season Jan.…
Longtime Belleville Bulls, Kingston Frontenacs coach Larry Mavety dies at age 78
There was never a question in Brian Kilrea’s mind where he stood with Larry Mavety.…
Rangers will not loan Lafrenière to Canada for world junior hockey championship
RED DEER, Alta. – Alexis Lafrenière will not be going for another gold medal this…
Two Grand Slam events added to curling bubble at Canada Olympic Park in Calgary
After a long wait, some clarity finally arrived on the curling scene this week with…
Canadian curlers prepare for prospect of a Calgary “bubble”
CALGARY – A potentially lengthy stay in Alberta, and trying to defend a national men’s…
Nurse says a positive attitude around living and playing in Tampa is key
When Nick Nurse coached Derby of the British Basketball League back in the early 1990s,…
CP NewsAlert: Calgary facility set to become curling hub during pandemic
CALGARY – Curling Canada wants Calgary’s Canada Olympic Park to be a curling hub for…