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2-time Stanley Cup winner Justin Schultz announces his retirement after 12 NHL seasons

Two-time Stanley Cup-winning defenseman Justin Schultz is retiring after 12 NHL seasons following a short stint in Europe. The NHL Players' Association announced Schultz's decision Wednesday. The 34-y...

Dec 18, 2024

'It's pretty competitive': NHL players and their pre-game sewer ball obsession

Connor McDavid lunged for the ball. Leon Draisaitl was nearby awaiting his turn. A number of teammates were also in the mix as shoes squeaked on concrete floors underneath Florida's Amerant Bank Arena...

Dec 18, 2024

Ottawa Redblacks sign American defensive lineman Bryce Carter to extension

OTTAWA - The Ottawa Redblacks signed American defensive lineman Bryce Carter to a two-year contract extension Wednesday. The six-foot, 250-pound Carter was slated to become a free agent in February. I...

Dec 18, 2024

Captain Andre Rampersad back for seventh season with CPL's Halifax Wanderers

HALIFAX - Captain Andre Rampersad, who has been with the franchise since Day 1, is returning for a seventh season with the Halifax Wanderers. The Canadian Premier League team has exercised 2025 contra...

Dec 18, 2024

Order of Canada goes to advocates, athletes, scientists and Deadpool

More than 40 years after being told she was a threat to Canada because of her sexuality, Diane Pitre is being given one of the country's top honours. The advocate for LGBTQ+ members of the Canadian Ar...

Dec 18, 2024

Toronto recreational soccer team calls on league to change gender inclusion policy

TORONTO - A recreational soccer team in Toronto says controversy surrounding its league's gender policy, which temporarily excluded non-binary players from women's teams, has sparked a bigger conversa...

Dec 18, 2024

Lowry scores late goal to help Jets sink Sharks 4-3

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) - Adam Lowry scored the winning goal with just over a minute left in regulation, Kyle Connor had two goals, and the Winnipeg Jets rallied from a third-period deficit to beat the ...

Dec 17, 2024

Bruins finding their bearings as season progresses

CALGARY - After a slow start to the season, the Boston Bruins are starting to find their groove. Slumping Elias Lindholm had a goal and an assist and David Pastrnak scored in overtime as the Bruins ca...

Dec 17, 2024

Surging Senators knock off Kraken 3-0

SEATTLE (AP) - Linus Ullmark made 30 saves and the Ottawa Senators won their fourth straight game with a 3-0 win over the Seattle Kraken on Tuesday night. Shane Pinto broke the scoreless tie 8:02 into...

Dec 17, 2024

Pastrnak scores in OT as Bruins rally to beat Flames 4-3

CALGARY - Former Flame Elias Lindholm had a goal and an assist and David Pastrnak scored in overtime as the Boston Bruins came from behind on Tuesday for a 4-3 victory over the Calgary Flames. Morgan ...

Dec 17, 2024