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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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Not good news for Ville Heinola on Day 2 of Winnipeg Jets camp – Winnipeg

Descrease article font size Increase article font size It’s like déjà vu for Winnipeg Jets defenceman Ville Heinola — and not in a good way at all. Jets head coach Scott Arniel delivered the bad news following the completion of Day 2 of training camp at Hockey For All Centre …

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Canadian track star Andre De Grasse enjoying reception after latest Olympic medal

Andre De Grasse is enjoying the high of being a gold medallist once again. The 29-year-old from Markham, Ont., capped off an adversity-filled Olympics in August by anchoring Canada’s men’s 4×100-metre relay team to gold, a first for Canada since 1996. De Grasse has been in Toronto the last couple of …

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Winnipeg Jets open training camp without Cole Perfetti – Winnipeg

Another season of Winnipeg Jets hockey is now upon us as they officially opened their 14th training camp since returning to Winnipeg, but there was a notable absence. Jets first round draft pick Cole Perfetti is still a restricted free agent after the end of his entry-level deal. The 22-year-old …

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ANALYSIS: New Winnipeg Jets coach Scott Arniel up to the job – Winnipeg

It came with little or no surprise to most that Scott Arniel became the Jets’ head coach this summer. Two years as associate coach on Rick Bowness’ staff and some fill-in time as head coach while Bowness dealt with some personal issues, it made so much sense for Arniel’s promotion. …

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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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Alberta’s Spruce Grove Saints prepare for first full season in BCHL – Edmonton

The Spruce Grove Saints are preparing for their first full season in the British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL) after being exiled from the Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL) partway through last season. The Saints were among five Alberta teams punished by the AJHL in January of this year after rumours …

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Blue Jays pick up de Geus off waivers from Marlins

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted September 12, 2024 3:47 pm Updated September 12, 2024 3:48 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Right-handed pitcher Brett de Geus has claimed off waivers by the Toronto Blue Jays from the Miami Marlins. He was immediately optioned …

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Winnipeg Goldeyes win deciding game to advance to championship series – Winnipeg

Descrease article font size Increase article font size The champagne was flowing at Blue Cross Park for the second time this post-season. The Winnipeg Goldeyes moved just three victories away from an American Association championship with a do-or-die Game 3 win. Winnipeg defeated the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks 3-1 in the West …

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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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