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Drury leads host Canadian ski cross team into chilly World Cup at Nakiska

NAKISKA, Alta. - It's too cold for penguins, but not for ski cross racer Kevin Drury. A cold front enveloping Alberta this week cancelled penguin walks at the Calgary Zoo, where to...

Jan 17, 2020

Votto, Morneau backing Canada's Walker ahead of Hall of Fame vote reveal

Joey Votto admittedly didn't pay much attention to fellow Canadian Larry Walker during his 17-year playing career. It wasn't until after the 1997 National League MVP reti...

Jan 17, 2020

Canada's Dabrowski falls short in Adelaide International doubles final

ADELAIDE, Australia - Canadian Gabriela Dabrowski fell to a familiar foe in her quest for a 10th career WTA doubles title. The 27 year old from Ottawa, alongside Croatia's Darija Jurak, ...

Jan 17, 2020

Virtanen’s second-period goal helps lift the Canucks past the Coyotes 3-1

VANCOUER, B.C. - Jake Virtanen scored midway through the second period to reach a career-high 26 points in a season as the Vancouver Canucks defeated the Arizona Coyotes 3-1 Thursday night. Bo Ho...

Jan 16, 2020

Leon Draisaitl's two goals lead Edmonton Oilers past Nashville Predators 4-2

EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers finally solved the riddle that the Nashville Predators have posed in recent years. Leon Draisaitl had two goals and an assist as the Oilers emerged with a 4-2 victory ov...

Jan 16, 2020

Canadian James Hinchcliffe secures sponsorship for two IndyCar races

INDIANAPOLIS - Canadian auto racer James Hinchcliffe is expected to compete in at least two IndyCar races this season after landing a sponsor on Thursday. Genesys, an American-based technology company...

Jan 16, 2020

Hellebuyck sets Jets record with 18 career shutouts as Winnipeg blanks Canucks

WINNIPEG - Connor Hellebuyck was happy to get his fourth shutout of the season, but he wished his attempt to score a goal would have been successful. Hellebuyck made 41 saves as the Winnipeg Jets ende...

Jan 16, 2020

Stone has goal and assist in return to Ottawa as Golden Knights double up Senators 4-2

OTTAWA - Mark Stone's return was a memorable one as he scored a goal and picked up an assist in the Vegas Golden Knights' victory over the Ottawa Senators 4-2 on Thursday night. Stone w...

Jan 16, 2020

Toews lifts Blackhawks to 3-2 overtime win vs. Senators; Ottawa winless in eight

OTTAWA - The one thing DJ Smith prides himself on is the Ottawa Senators work ethic, but Tuesday night the head coach was far from impressed. After coughing up a 2-0 first period lead Smith felt his t...

Jan 16, 2020

Kovalchuk, Price lead Canadiens past Flyers 4-1

PHILADELPHIA - Ilya Kovalchuk scored twice and Carey Price recorded 40 saves as the Montreal Canadiens avoided a season series sweep with a 4-1 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday night. Toma...

Jan 16, 2020