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Vancouver Canucks star defenceman Hughes returns to play against Montreal Canadiens
By The Canadian Press on January 6th, 2025
VANCOUVER – The injury-plagued Vancouver Canucks inserted a crucial piece back into their lineup against the Montreal Canadiens on Monday. Star defenceman Quinn Hughes returned for the matchup after missing four games with an undisclosed injury. The Canucks captain practised Sunday and took part in Vancouver’s optional morning skate Monday. “It’s nice to be back. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NHL player, Stanley-Cup winning coach Al MacNeil dead at 89
By The Canadian Press on January 6th, 2025
CALGARY – Al MacNeil, a former NHL player and Stanley Cup-winning coach, has died at age 89. The Flames said in a press release Monday that MacNeil died Sunday in Calgary. No cause of death was provided. MacNeil was an Original Six defenceman who played 524 NHL games for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Netflix and Family Channel lace up for teen skating series ‘Finding Her Edge’
By David Friend, The Canadian Press on January 6th, 2025
Family Channel is hitting the rinks for a new live-action teen drama set in the high-stakes world of competitive figure skating. The Canadian television channel has partnered with Netflix for an eight-episode order of “Finding Her Edge,” which is adapted from Jennifer Iacopelli’s popular 2022 young adult novel. The series follows the Russo sisters, three ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rossi, Terry and Kuemper named NHL’s three stars of the week
By The Canadian Press on January 6th, 2025
NEW YORK – Minnesota centre Marco Rossi, Anaheim right-wing Troy Terry and Los Angeles goaltender Darcy Kuemper have been named the NHL’s three stars of the week. Rossi had a league-leading eight points (three goals, five assists) in three games to power the Wild to a perfect week and lock up first-star honours. He capped ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CF Montréal adds American defender Jalen Neal in deal with LA Galaxy
By The Canadian Press on January 6th, 2025
MONTREAL – CF Montréal has acquired American defender Jalen Neal from the Los Angeles Galaxy, the Major League Soccer club announced Monday. Montreal sent US$650,000 in general allocation money over the next two years ($450,000 in 2025, $200,000 in 2026) and a 2025 international roster spot to the Galaxy in return. The club said Neal ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!B.C.’s Gardiner, MacKinnon on home ice in PWHL neutral-site game in Vancouver
By Donna Spencer, The Canadian Press on January 6th, 2025
It’s a women’s pro hockey homecoming for Jennifer Gardiner and Rylind MacKinnon. The pair of B.C. players will participate in the first Professional Women’s Hockey League game in their home province when the Toronto Sceptres and Montreal Victoire clash Wednesday in Vancouver. Victoire forward Gardiner of nearby Surrey, B.C., and Sceptres defender MacKinnon of Cranbrook, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ottawa Redblacks hire Fields as their defensive co-ordinator and secondary coach
By The Canadian Press on January 6th, 2025
OTTAWA – The Ottawa Redblacks hired William Fields as their defensive co-ordinator and secondary coach Monday. Fields served as co-defensive co-ordinator with Kevin Eiben last season with the Grey Cup-champion Toronto Argonauts. The 46-year-old played a key role in securing CFL championships for the franchise in two of his three seasons with the team. Fields ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Atletico Ottawa sells young defender Matteo de Brienne to Swedish team
By The Canadian Press on January 6th, 2025
OTTAWA – Atletico Ottawa has sold defender Matteo de Brienne, the Canadian Premier League’s Best Canadian U-21 player in 2023, to Sweden’s GAIS for an undisclosed fee. The 22-year-old from nearby Barrhaven had two stints with Ottawa and also played for Winnipeg’s Valour FC. De Brienne made 75 appearances for Ottawa and Valour across all ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vancouver Canucks star defenceman Hughes a game-time decision vs. Montreal Canadiens
By The Canadian Press on January 6th, 2025
VANCOUVER – The injury-plagued Vancouver Canucks may get a crucial piece back in their lineup when they visit the Montreal Canadiens on Monday. Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet says star defenceman Quinn Hughes is a “game-time decision” for the matchup. Hughes has missed four games with an undisclosed injury but practised Sunday and took part ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto forward Max Domi fined $5,000 for elbowing Flyers forward Garnet Hathaway
By The Canadian Press on January 6th, 2025
TORONTO – The NHL has fined Toronto forward Max Domi US$5,000 for elbowing Philadelphia Flyers forward Garnet Hathaway during the Maple Leafs’ 3-2 overtime win Sunday. Domi received an elbowing minor penalty on the play, which happened at 5:08 of the third period. Hathaway was involved in a first-period fight with Jake McCabe that left ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto Argonauts trade veteran offensive tackle Allen to B.C. Lions
By The Canadian Press on January 6th, 2025
The B.C. Lions shored up their offensive line Monday, acquiring veteran American tackle Dejon Allen from the Toronto Argonauts. The six-foot-two, 300-pound Allen was the CFL’s outstanding lineman in 2023. Toronto received Canadian Canadian linebacker Ryder Varga and a 2026 second-round pick in the deal. Allen, 30, spent the last four seasons with Toronto, helping ... Read More »
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