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What’s stopping more women and girls from playing hockey? Canadian sports body has some answers

Hockey Canada has identified some of the challenges it faces in reaching its goal of having more than 170,000 girls and women playing hockey in Canada by 2030. That’s up from more than 100,000 women and girls registered by Hockey Canada this year to play in sanctioned hockey programs. But …

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Canadian hockey equipment maker CCM to be bought by Swedish private equity firm

Private equity firm Altor said on Wednesday it has agreed to buy a majority stake in Canada’s iconic 125-year-old brand CCM Hockey, which specializes in manufacturing sports equipment and apparel. Private equity firms are increasingly looking toward the booming sports sector, where companies partner with popular leagues that attract large crowds …

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Leafs get a scare in 2-1 win over Canadiens

The Toronto Maple Leafs got a scare in a 2-1 win over the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday night when star forward William Nylander left the game midway through the first period after taking a knock to the head. News Source link

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ANALYSIS: Hockey world experiences random act of kindness – Winnipeg

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Earlier this week the hockey world witnessed one of those random acts of kindness that truly reflects why some of us hang around the game for as long as we can. On Monday, Guy Gaudreau, a hockey father and a hockey coach, …

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Ostapchuk’s short-handed goal helps Sens tip Leafs

OTTAWA – The Ottawa Senators were happy to earn a 2-1 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday night, but more important was the work that went into getting the pre-season victory. Ottawa has now won its first two pre-season games, both against Toronto, and players are learning what …

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Yakemchuk scores in OT as Senators trip Leafs 6-5

TORONTO – The Ottawa Senators almost let things slip away. With the Toronto Maple Leafs clawing back late in Sunday’s NHL pre-season contest, Ottawa needed some overtime heroics to pull out a 6-5 victory over the hosts. Carter Yakemchuk cut into Toronto’s defensive end 2:37 into overtime, pulling the puck …

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Marner declines to answer contract questions

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted September 18, 2024 11:20 am Updated September 18, 2024 11:48 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Maple Leafs star Mitch Marner says he’s only focused on the upcoming season — and not his future. The winger’s …

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Maple Leafs re-sign Robertson to one-year deal

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted September 10, 2024 9:44 am Updated September 10, 2024 9:45 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – The Toronto Maple Leafs re-signed forward Nick Robertson to a one-year contract worth US$875,000 on Tuesday. Robertson produced 14 goals …

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‘Our hearts are broken’: Hockey world reacts to tragic death of Johnny Gaudreau

Condolences are pouring in after former Calgary Flames player Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew were tragically killed by a suspected drunk driver just a day before the duo were to be groomsmen in their sister’s wedding. The brothers were riding their bicycles Thursday night near their childhood home in …

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Ball hockey referee left with fractured skull, jaw after removing player from game

Descrease article font size Increase article font size A ball hockey player was arrested and is facing charges in the alleged attack of a referee in the Quebec City area that left him with a fractured skull and other serious injuries requiring surgery. The North American Ball Hockey Players Association …

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