Ottawa Senators goaltender Anton Forsberg says he feels good after returning from two major knee surgeries. His play would seem to back up his words. Forsberg made 35 saves in a tightly contested game as the Senators defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-2 Sunday in the pre-season opener for both …
Read More »ANALYSIS: Jets’ Cole Perfetti has opportunity to take on big role this season – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size With the first week of Winnipeg Jets training camp winding down, and the preseason schedule now underway, one of the ongoing storylines will be about a certain player’s ability to rise to the occasion. Cole Perfetti’s opportunity to be the number two …
Read More »Nylander’s contract, position a focus at camp
TORONTO – William Nylander was in the middle of it all. The Maple Leafs forward received lots of attention — camera operators, photographers and reporters dissecting his every move — on the ice as he started what’s expected to be a long audition at centre. Nylander was again the focus …
Read More »Maple Leafs ready to roll after busy off-season
TORONTO – Brad Treliving wasn’t on the hunt for a new job. His wife, however, was starting to nudge him in that direction after he parted ways with the Calgary Flames in April following nine seasons as general manager. “When you’re in this for a while … you talk to …
Read More »New owner, stable roster have Ottawa Senators eyeing end to playoff drought – Ottawa
With a new owner incoming and stability throughout the roster, the Ottawa Senators have reasons for optimism heading into this NHL season. Michael Andlauer is expected to be officially introduced as thew team’s owner soon, and the Senators have its core group all under contract. After six seasons of missing …
Read More »Annual Young Stars tournament, featuring NHL prospects, this weekend in Penticton
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The weather will be fantastic this weekend in the Okanagan, but a four-team NHL tournament in Penticton, B.C., will have plenty of people going indoors. The Young Stars Classic will see the Vancouver Canucks, Calgary Flames, Edmonton Oilers and Winnipeg Jets each …
Read More »As the Winnipeg Jets attract more people to games, arena renovations help to meet demand – Winnipeg
For years, Winnipeg’s very own hockey team has played a key role in attracting thousands down to the Canada Life Centre. The building itself has seen its share of upgrades, with new seating options and more variety of food and drink. Its owner, True North Sports and Entertainment, spent about …
Read More »Former NHLer Aliu questions Hockey Canada’s motives: ‘These summits mean nothing to me’
A former professional hockey player who faced both physical abuse and racism on his path to the pros believes Hockey Canada’s summit on toxic masculinity falls well short of what needs to be done to address the issue. In an interview with Global News, Akim Aliu says the two-day Beyond …
Read More »Kingsbury, Sauvageau named general managers by Professional Women’s Hockey League
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted September 1, 2023 9:32 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size Gina Kingsbury is the general manager of the Professional Women’s Hockey League’s team in Toronto. Kingsbury, who has been GM of the Canadian women’s hockey team since 2018, was among six …
Read More »Edmonton’s Pride Cup looks to boost visibility in the 2SLGBTQ+ sport community – Edmonton
This weekend marked the annual Pride Cup — the annual Battle of Alberta for the province’s 2SLGBTQ+-focused hockey teams. The event aims to be more than just a ball hockey championship, but a chance to support diversity, equity and inclusion in sport. There were two feature games ahead of this …
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