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Icing a lineup that should closely resemble their opening night lineup in Calgary next week, the Winnipeg Jets fell to the Ottawa Senators 3-0 in a penalty-filled game Thursday night. After a slow start to the game for both sides, the Jets had to endure a tough moment with just …
Read More »ANALYSIS: Is this the season for some excitement around Canada’s NHL teams? – Winnipeg
First of all, I am not going to sweat a loss — any loss — in the preseason. These are practice games. In fact, in being very impressed with the Ottawa Senators Thursday night, it prompted me to be quite excited about Canada’s teams in the NHL. There is a …
Read More »Porter returns to new Raptors coach, teammates
BURNABY, B.C. – Otto Porter Jr.’s first season as a Toronto Raptor lasted eight games. Since his season-ending surgery on his left foot on Jan. 10, 2022, the team’s head coach has been replaced and iconic, veteran players have departed. Porter is looking to use the adversity he faced during …
Read More »Jays need to win Game 2 to avoid elimination
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted October 4, 2023 4:01 am Updated October 4, 2023 4:02 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size MINNEAPOLIS – The Toronto Blue Jays played 161 games over six long months before clinching an American League wild-card playoff berth. If the Jays don’t …
Read More »ANALYSIS: It’s finally Ville Heinola’s time to shine with Jets – Winnipeg
Ville Heinola arrived to much fanfare four years ago in Winnipeg. A first-round draft pick procured in the Jacob Trouba deal with the New York Rangers, his splash has carried a ripple ever since. As an 18-year-old, the young defenceman cracked the Jets’ opening night lineup in 2019, where he …
Read More »High school football team suspended 1 week over hazing reports in London, Ont. – London
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The superintendent of student achievement with the Thames Valley District School Board has confirmed the senior football program at Sir Wilfrid Laurier Secondary School in London, Ont., has been suspended until Oct. 10 over concerns about hazing. Additionally, Tracy Langelaan says all …
Read More »Bullpen catcher Andreopoulos tackles several roles
MINNEAPOLIS – Just like every player in the Blue Jays clubhouse, Alex Andreopoulos’s uniform and cap are hung with care by the side of his locker before each game. The Toronto native is never in the starting lineup but he tackles a variety of roles that help the team’s performance. …
Read More »Suzuki scores in OT, Canadiens rally to beat Leafs
TORONTO – Nick Suzuki knows exactly what his team will face in the Atlantic Division. The Montreal Canadiens captain is also confident the group is up for the challenge. Suzuki scored 31 seconds into overtime Monday as Montreal roared back from a two-goal deficit in the third period to pick …
Read More »Illness-plagued Jets fall short in Calgary 5-4 in final preseason road game – Winnipeg
Icing fewer veterans than they would have hoped in their fifth of six preseason games, the Winnipeg Jets let an early lead get away in a 5-4 loss in Calgary Monday night. Mark Scheifele and Morgan Barron were initially slated to play but were left back in Winnipeg as an …
Read More »Blue Jays kick off playoff series with Twins
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted October 3, 2023 4:02 am Updated October 3, 2023 4:03 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size MINNEAPOLIS – The Toronto Blue Jays kick off their American League wild-card playoff series with the Minnesota Twins today at Target Field in Minneapolis. The …
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