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How an Irish hockey team without an ice rink is turning heads at N.S. tournament

An annual minor hockey tournament held across the Halifax region has attracted interest from an ambitious group of players from a destination not known for its hockey exports: Ireland. The Irish Ice Hockey Association (IIHA) Saints, an Under-15 squad consisting of the best youth hockey players from across Northern Ireland …

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Maple Leafs sign college standout Quillan

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted April 1, 2024 8:47 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed Quinnipiac University forward Jacob Quillan. The team announced Monday it has agreed to a two-year entry-level contract with the 22-year-old …

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Matthews scores two more, Leafs down Panthers

TORONTO – Paul Maurice was asked before Monday’s game how to stop Auston Matthews. “Nobody’s figured that out,” replied the Panthers head coach. “You’re not stopping him … you just hope he’s scoring the next night.” After hitting the back of the net for a 60th time over the weekend, …

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Leafs sign defenceman Benoit to 3-year extension

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted March 29, 2024 12:24 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed defenceman Simon Benoit to a three-year contract extension. The average annual value of the deal is US$1.35 million, the team …

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Giordano scores for late dad, Leafs top Caps 5-1

TORONTO – Mark Giordano wasn’t sure he would get a chance to honour his late father under the NHL’s bright lights. The league’s oldest player at age 40 had missed the last 12 games with a concussion as part of a Maple Leafs defence corps that ballooned to nine deep …

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Keefe rips ‘immature’ Leafs after loss to Devils

TORONTO – Sheldon Keefe took just four questions Tuesday night. The Maple Leafs head coach still got a lot off his chest. A steaming Keefe ripped Toronto’s “immature” performance over the final two periods of a 6-3 loss to the New Jersey Devils that followed a dominant start. The Leafs …

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Manitoba Moose host 3rd annual women in sports job shadow program – Winnipeg

The Manitoba Moose are hosting their third annual Celebrating Women in Sport Job Shadow Program. Saturday is the last half of the two-day program giving eight participants a look into how a professional hockey organization functions, and networking opportunities. As a part of the program, participants shadowed several departments including …

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McMann, Holmberg lead Leafs over Oilers 6-3

TORONTO – Connor McDavid and Auston Matthews were front and centre on the marquee heading into Saturday. Two superstars redefining their sport poised for a mouth-watering matchup. A couple of Toronto’s depth players took centre stage instead. Bobby McMann scored twice as part of a three-point night and Pontus Holmberg …

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Guentzel scores SO winner, Hurricanes top Leafs

TORONTO – Jake Guentzel wasn’t in an enviable position — especially when still trying to make a good impression with his new teammates. Having already helped Carolina battle back from 3-0 and 4-2 deficits to force overtime Saturday, the winger found himself seated in the penalty box. “You don’t feel …

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