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Demko returns to Canucks lineup vs. Capitals, Pettersson still sidelined
By The Canadian Press on January 8th, 2025
WASHINGTON – Canucks centre Elias Pettersson wasn’t back on the ice when Vancouver met the Capitals in Washington on Wednesday, but another major player returned to the lineup. All-star goalie Thatcher Demko was on the bench as Kevin Lankinen’s backup after Demko missed Vancouver’s two previous games with back spasms. Demko has played just seven ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Houston Dynamo reward Canada’s Pat Onstad with a promotion and new contract
By The Canadian Press on January 8th, 2025
HOUSTON – The Houston Dynamo have rewarded Canada Soccer Hall of Famer Pat Onstad with a front-office promotion and a multi-year contract extension. Onstad’s new title is president of soccer. The 56-year-old from Vancouver joined the Dynamo front office as general manager ahead of the 2022 season. The former Canadian international goalkeeper was part of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Browns approve the Titans’ request to interview Canada’s Catherine Hickman for GM, AP source says
By Teresa M. Walker, The Associated Press on January 8th, 2025
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – The Tennessee Titans have been granted permission to interview Catherine Hickman by the Cleveland Browns as the team looks for a new general manager, a person familiar with the request told The Associated Press. Hickman, from Montreal, has been assistant general manager and vice president of football operations with the Browns ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadiens GM Hughes doesn’t regret visiting prospect in Russia despite backlash
By Daniel Rainbird, The Canadian Press on January 8th, 2025
BROSSARD, Que. – Montreal Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes says he doesn’t regret visiting a prospect in Russia, despite facing widespread backlash amid the country’s ongoing war in Ukraine. “No regret,” Hughes said in French on Wednesday at the Canadiens’ practice facility. “I think we were criticized mostly on the political side, for us this ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadiens GM won’t overreact to hot stretch: ‘We haven’t accomplished anything yet’
By Daniel Rainbird, The Canadian Press on January 8th, 2025
BROSSARD, Que. – Kent Hughes is staying grounded amid the Montreal Canadiens’ hot streak. The general manager is cautious not to overreact after watching his team climb from the NHL’s basement into the playoff picture at the season’s halfway mark. “We’re happy that we’re playing much better than at the start of the season,” Hughes ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Outdoor hockey is coming to Florida. The NHL will have games in Miami and Tampa next season
By Tim Reynolds, The Associated Press on January 8th, 2025
MIAMI (AP) – Hockey. Outdoors. In Florida. Next season, the NHL is making it happen – twice. The NHL announced Wednesday that the Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers will play host to the New York Rangers at loanDepot Park in Miami – home of baseball’s Marlins – on Jan. 2, 2026, in the Winter Classic, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NHL postpones LA Kings’ home game against Calgary due to wildfires, while NFL monitors the situation
By Greg Beacham, The Associated Press on January 8th, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) – The NHL postponed the Los Angeles Kings’ home game against the Calgary Flames on Wednesday with several massive wildfires still burning across the greater Los Angeles area. The Kings and Flames were scheduled to play Wednesday night at the Kings’ downtown arena. The NBA’s Los Angeles Lakers are scheduled to host ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former York United forward Brian Wright joins Forge FC on multi-year contract
By The Canadian Press on January 8th, 2025
HAMILTON – Brian Wright, voted the Canadian Premier League’s Players’ Player of the Year last season with York United FC, has signed with Forge FC. The move helps fill a hole at forward for the Hamilton club. Dealing with injuries up front early last season, Forge coach Bobby Smyrniotis moved wingback Kwasi Poku to striker. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Forge FC signs Canadian striker Brian Wright to multi-year contract
By The Canadian Press on January 8th, 2025
HAMILTON – Forge FC has signed Canadian striker Brian Wright to a multi-year contract, the Canadian Premier League team said Wednesday. The 29-year-old Toronto native, the reigning CPL Players’ player of the year, spent the last two seasons with York United FC. Wright had nine goals and six assists last season. He made his CPL ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Defensive lineman Mike Wakefield returns to Ottawa Redblacks on one-year deal
By The Canadian Press on January 8th, 2025
OTTAWA – The Ottawa Redblacks re-signed defensive lineman Mike Wakefield to a one-year contract on Wednesday. He tied teammate Lorenzo Mauldin and three others for the CFL lead with eight sacks last season. The 30-year-old American also had three forced fumbles and 30 tackles over 18 games. Wakefield, who was named to the East Division ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Coach believes Canada women on right track ahead of the Rugby World Cup in England
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on January 8th, 2025
It’s a big year for the Canadian women’s rugby team, with the World Cup set to kick off in August in England. Canada coach Kevin Rouet hopes it will be a historic one. The Canadian women climbed to second in the world rankings behind England in May after recording their first-ever victory over reigning World ... Read More »
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