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McKinnon, Draisaitl, Markstrom the NHL’s three stars in December
By The Canadian Press on January 1st, 2025
NEW YORK – Colorado Avalanche centre Nathan MacKinnon, Edmonton Oilers centre Leon Draisaitl and New Jersey Devils goaltender Jacob Markstrom were named the NHL’s three stars for December. MacKinnon led the league with seven goals and 18 assists in 13 games in that month to lift the Avalanche (23-15-0) to third place in the Central ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadians defenceman Hutson the NHL’s rookie of the month for December
By The Canadian Press on January 1st, 2025
NEW YORK – Montreal Canadiens defenceman Lane Hutson has been named the NHL’s rookie of the month for December. The 20-year-old had two goals and 11 assists in 14 games. Hutson was a second-round draft pick of Montreal in 2022. He ranks third among NHL rookies in points with two goals and 24 assists. Philadelphia ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Curling dominance: Top-ranked Team Rachel Homan on an incredible run
By Gregory Strong, The Canadian Press on January 1st, 2025
When longtime coach Paul Webster first started working with Rachel Homan and Emma Miskew at a curling camp back in their junior days, he could sense they had the potential for big things on the pebbled ice. A recent one-off visit to their coach’s bench gave him a first-hand look at a women’s team at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian world junior captain Brayden Yager on ‘mesmerizing’ time with Crosby
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on January 1st, 2025
OTTAWA – Brayden Yager was the new face in town. The Pittsburgh Penguins were holding training camp in September 2023. Sidney Crosby made the youngster feel right at home. “He’s one of the best, if not the best, players to ever play the game,” Yager said of the superstar captain with three Stanley Cup rings ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Calgary Flames say they believe in their playoff prospects, even if others don’t
By Darren Haynes, The Canadian Press on January 1st, 2025
CALGARY – The Calgary Flames woke up on the first day of 2025 in an NHL playoff spot to the surprise of many. The Flames leapfrogged over the Vancouver Canucks into the second wild-card spot in the NHL’s Western Conference after Tuesday’s 3-1 win over the Canucks. “Unbelievable,” was Calgary centre’s Nazem Kadri’s feeling about ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Oilers thrilled as Brown starting to contribute in big ways
By Shane Jones, The Canadian Press on December 31st, 2024
EDMONTON – It has taken a little longer for Connor Brown to make the kind of offensive impact that he would like with the Edmonton Oilers, but it seems to finally be coming to fruition. Brown had a pair of assists as the Oilers (22-12-3) snapped a two-game losing skid with a 4-1 victory over ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NHL roundup: Blues beat Blackhawks 6-2 in outdoor Winter Classic
By The Associated Press on December 31st, 2024
CHICAGO (AP) – Cam Fowler scored twice in his 1,000th NHL game, and the St. Louis Blues beat the Chicago Blackhawks 6-2 on Tuesday in the Winter Classic at Wrigley Field. Justin Faulk had a goal and two assists as St. Louis won for the third time in four games. Jordan Kyrou, Dylan Holloway and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!U.S. beats undisciplined Canada 4-1 on New Year’s Eve at world juniors
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on December 31st, 2024
OTTAWA – Canada’s parade to the penalty box started midway through the first period. It never really stopped. And that string of undisciplined play cost the host country dearly on New Year’s Eve at the world junior hockey championship. Danny Nelson scored the winner in the third period and Trey Augustine made 38 saves as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WHL roundup: Royals suffer Giant-sized collapse in 7-6 shootout loss
By The Canadian Press on December 31st, 2024
VICTORIA – Tyus Sparks scored the only goal of a three-round shootout and the visiting Vancouver Giants rallied from a 5-1 deficit to defeat the Victoria Royals 7-6 in a Western Hockey League matchup on Tuesday at Save-On-Foods Memorial Arena. The teams will play again on Wednesday at Langley Events Centre, the home of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WHL roundup: Royals suffer Giant-sized collapse in 6-5 shootout loss
By The Canadian Press on December 31st, 2024
VICTORIA – Tyus Sparks scored the only goal of a three-round shootout and the visiting Vancouver Giants rallied from a 5-1 deficit to defeat the Victoria Royals 6-5 in a Western Hockey League matchup on Tuesday at Save-On-Foods Memorial Arena. The teams will play again on Wednesday at Langley Events Centre, the home of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Flames bring the heat in beating struggling Canucks 3-1
By Darren Haynes, The Canadian Press on December 31st, 2024
CALGARY – Nazem Kadri’s 14th goal of the season snapped a 1-1 tie midway through the third period and the Calgary Flames beat the Vancouver Canucks 3-1 on Tuesday. Connor Zary and Jonathan Huberdeau, into an empty net, also scored for Calgary (18-12-7). The Flames leapfrog the Canucks and move into the second wild-card spot ... Read More »
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