Provincial News
WHL: Winterhawks pull away late to take 4-2 Game 7 win over Cougars, advance
By Canadian Press on April 8th, 2025
PRINCE GEORGE — Josh Zakreski netted the game-winning goal at 10:12 of the third period as the Portland Winterhawks defeated the Prince George Cougars 4-2 on Monday to advance in the Western Hockey League playoffs. Alex Weiermair, Kyle Chyzowski and Diego Buttazzoni, with an empty-net goal, also scored for Portland, which won the best-of-seven first-round ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Seniors feel the Logan Boulet Effect
By Lethbridge Herald on April 8th, 2025
Green Shirt Day lets older people know they can still make valuable contribution as donors Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com Nord-Bridge Senior Centre recognized Green Shirt Day and the Logan Boulet effect on Monday, by bringing members together to hear about organ donation, have some refreshments and spark conversations. Ashley Kern, program co-ordinator, says Nord-Bridge ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Election sign vandalism infuriating, pointless in a democracy
By Lethbridge Herald on April 8th, 2025
POINT OF VIEW – Editor Scott Sakatch It’s been a busy week and I’ve had a lot on my mind, so this is going to be one of those columns that touches on several subjects (which is a not-so-subtle way of saying I personally suffer from adult ADHD, so why not inflict that on all ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Utah faces Portland, looks to stop 9-game skid
By Canadian Press on April 8th, 2025
Portland Trail Blazers (35-44, 12th in the Western Conference) vs. Utah Jazz (16-63, 15th in the Western Conference) Salt Lake City; Wednesday, 9 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Utah looks to end its nine-game skid when the Jazz play Portland. The Jazz are 2-11 against Northwest Division teams. Utah is 5-8 in one-possession games. The Trail ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Denver visits Sacramento following LaVine’s 43-point game
By Canadian Press on April 8th, 2025
Denver Nuggets (47-32, fourth in the Western Conference) vs. Sacramento Kings (39-40, ninth in the Western Conference) Sacramento, California; Wednesday, 10 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Sacramento hosts the Denver Nuggets after Zach LaVine scored 43 points in the Sacramento Kings’ 127-117 win against the Detroit Pistons. The Kings are 25-24 in conference play. Sacramento is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Houston’s LJ Cryer falls short in bid to win NCAA titles at 2 schools in finale vs. Florida
By Canadian Press on April 7th, 2025
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — LJ Cryer knows the thrill that comes only with winning a national championship from his time as a spot-duty freshman at Baylor. His shot at history with a second title fell just short as Houston lost to Florida, 65-63, in Monday night’s NCAA championship game. Cryer was playing his fifth college ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Point scores twice as Lightning defeat Rangers
By Canadian Press on April 7th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Brayden Point had two goals an an assist, Nikita Kucherov added a goal and two assists, and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the New York Rangers 5-1 on Monday night. Yanni Gourde and Brandon Hagel also scored, and Jake Guentzel had three assists for playoff-bound Tampa Bay, which was 3 for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eflin throws 6 quality innings but leaves with shoulder fatigue as Orioles beat Diamondbacks 5-1
By Canadian Press on April 7th, 2025
PHOENIX (AP) — Zach Eflin pitched six innings of one-run ball before leaving with shoulder fatigue, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-1 on Monday night. Ryan Mountcastle had a crucial two-run single with two outs in the fifth, hitting a low slider from Zac Gallen into center field for a 5-1 lead. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Beniers, Montour score 54 seconds apart late in 1st period and Kraken beat the Kings 2-1
By Canadian Press on April 7th, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Matty Beniers and Brandon Montour scored 54 seconds apart late in the first period and the Seattle Kraken held off the Los Angeles Kings 2-1 on Monday night. Beniers scored his 19th goal of the season when he went hard to the net to put home a rebound into an open ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Orioles pitcher Zach Eflin leaves game with shoulder fatigue after six strong innings
By Canadian Press on April 7th, 2025
PHOENIX (AP) — Zach Eflin’s great night on the mound had a sour ending Monday after the Baltimore Orioles right-hander left a game against the Arizona Diamondbacks with shoulder fatigue. Eflin gave up just one run on four hits over six innings but his velocity dipped in the sixth. The 30-year-old mentioned the fatigue to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cutter Gauthier scores 2 goals to lead Ducks past short-handed Oilers 3-2
By Canadian Press on April 7th, 2025
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Cutter Gauthier scored two goals in the second period and Lukas Dostal made a season-high 47 saves in the Anaheim Ducks’ 3-2 victory over the short-handed Edmonton Oilers on Monday night. Mason McTavish also scored for the Ducks, who took three of four from Edmonton this season. The Oilers played without ... Read More »
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