Category Archives: Sports

Fleury gets 500th win as Blackhawks shut out Canadiens 2-0
MONTREAL - In front of friends and family in his home province, goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury picked up his 500th career win as the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Montreal Canadiens 2-0 Thursday night. Wi...
Dec 09, 2021

Roster changes to start selection camp for Canadian junior men's hockey team
CALGARY - Selection camp for the Canadian junior men's hockey team opened Thursday minus four players, including one who will not participate in the upcoming world under-20 championship. Defenceman Ja...
Dec 09, 2021

Stamkos has goal and three assists as Lightning down Maple Leafs 5-3
TORONTO - Steven Stamkos scored early and set up his team's final three goals to help the back-to-back champion Tampa Bay Lightning grind out a 5-3 victory against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday....
Dec 09, 2021

NHL board of governors gives thumbs up to league's inclusivity efforts
MANALAPAN, N.J. - The NHL board of governors has given a thumbs up to the league's efforts on safety, inclusivity and respect. Kim Davis, executive vice-president of social impact, growth initiatives ...
Dec 09, 2021

Marshall hired as Canadian rowing coach through 2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics
The Canadian rowing team will have a new coach at the 2024 Olympics and Paralympics in Paris. Phil Marshall, who coached Canadians Caileigh Filmer and Hillary Janssens to bronze in the women's pair at...
Dec 09, 2021

Veteran quarterback Zach Collaros has become the face of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers
HAMILTON - Zach Collaros is on a roll. The veteran quarterback is 15-2 since becoming Winnipeg's starter in 2019. He helped the Blue Bombers end a dismal Grey Cup drought that year and has them on the...
Dec 09, 2021

Moulding not planning to make decision on future curling plans until New Year
Curling free agent Darren Moulding has had "some discussions" about potential plans for this season since his departure from Team Bottcher and said he'll take some time before making a decision. Mould...
Dec 09, 2021

Dubreuil aims to keep hot streak going at World Cup speedskating stop in Calgary
CALGARY - Like several of his Canadian teammates, Laurent Dubreuil has set his sights on winning World Cup long-track speedskating medals in Calgary this weekend. The 29-year-old from Levis, Que., has...
Dec 09, 2021

Black bears to blue lines: One author's quest to share hockey history
Mike Commito found himself deep in a writing rut. He had agreed to publish and expand his PhD thesis on the history of black bear hunting in Ontario. But every time Commito felt primed to really dig i...
Dec 09, 2021

Veteran Ticats offensive lineman Van Zeyl opting for hotel life during Grey Cup prep
HAMILTON - While the Winnipeg Blue Bombers are staying at a local hotel, the Hamilton Tiger-Cats are tucked into their own beds - if so desired. The Ticats have allowed their players to stay at home u...
Dec 09, 2021