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Kozun gets first win; Hawks snap winless skid
The Nipawin Hawks are back in the win column and Tad Kozun has his first win as a Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) coach.Looking for their first win since Nov. 26, the Hawks clawed into the Ba...
Dec 12, 2021
Damaged parks, reduced holiday travel among impacts of flood on B.C. tourism
VANCOUVER - Parts of British Columbia's tourism industry are facing another uphill battle with an uncertain recovery horizon after this year's damaging storms. Some attractions and landmarks were seri...
Dec 12, 2021
Linus Ullmark backstops Boston Bruins to 4-2 victory over Calgary Flames
CALGARY - Linus Ullmark is on a roll and so are the Boston Bruins. Ullmark turned aside 40 shots and Brad Marchand paced the offence with a goal and an assist Saturday to lead the Boston Bruins to a 4...
Dec 12, 2021
Hurricanes forward Sebastian Aho sinks Edmonton Oilers with 3-point night
EDMONTON - Sebastian Aho had two goals and an assist as the Carolina Hurricanes won their fourth consecutive game, defeating the Edmonton Oilers 3-1 on Saturday. Nino Niederreiter also scored for the ...
Dec 12, 2021
Lindgren, Blues send Canadiens to sixth straight loss, 4-1
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Charlie Lindgren made 22 saves and Pavel Buchnevich had a goal and assist, leading the St. Louis Blues to a 4-1 win over the slumping Montreal Canadiens on Saturday night. Ivan Barbas...
Dec 11, 2021
Kampf turns lucky bounce into late winner, Leafs escape with victory over Blackhawks
TORONTO - A lucky bounce off the end boards to centre David Kampf with 80 seconds left on the clock allowed the Toronto Maple Leafs to escape with a 5-4 win against the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday....
Dec 11, 2021
Outspoken former Toronto mayor Mel Lastman dies at age 88, premier says
TORONTO - Ontario's premier says Mel Lastman, the long-serving, often controversial former mayor of Toronto, has died. He was 88. Premier Doug Ford confirmed the news in a tweet on Saturday night. He ...
Dec 11, 2021
NYCFC wins MLS Cup, beating Portland Timbers in shootout
PORTLAND. Ore. (AP) - Alex Callens converted his penalty and New York City FC won its first MLS Cup title in a shootout after a 1-1 draw with the Portland Timbers on Saturday. Golden Boot winner Valen...
Dec 11, 2021
Friends to foes and friends again as Canadian women's hockey team downs PWHPA 5-1
CALGARY - The Canadian women's hockey team's 5-1 win over the PWHPA all-stars Saturday was a win-win in the eyes of Hockey Hall of Famer Jayna Hefford. Almost every single player on the ice was a memb...
Dec 11, 2021
Canadian women's pursuit team wins World Cup gold in Calgary, Howe takes silver
CALGARY - Canada won gold in the women's team pursuit Saturday at the Olympic Oval while Connor Howe won his first individual long-track World Cup speedskating medal by taking silver in the men's 1,50...
Dec 11, 2021