5:51 ‘I just love pro wrestling’: The divine nature of Canada’s independent scene On a snowy Friday evening in March, there was a gathering of worshippers at a church in the Preston area of Cambridge, Ont. While that might not seem out of the ordinary, this group consisted of wrestlers …
Read More »ANALYSIS: Jets survive ’80s flashback in Game 1, need modern approach going forward – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size There might not be another playoff game quite like the one that kicked off the much-anticipated series between the Winnipeg Jets and Colorado Avalanche on Sunday night at Canada Life Centre. The Jets should be counting on that. Story continues below advertisement …
Read More »Excitement builds as Winnipeg prepares for the playoffs – Winnipeg
Go Jets Go! It’s a phrase expected to be heard across the province, in cities, homes and businesses as the Winnipeg Jets prepare for round one of the NHL playoffs, where they will take on the Colorado Avalanche. Fans across the city are preparing, with many heading to the Jets …
Read More »Regina Rebels forward striving for top step of podium – Regina
For the second consecutive season the Regina Rebels are headed to the Esso Cup to square off against the best under-18 female hockey clubs in Canada. And the team wants to take a few steps up the podium this year. “Our team is searching for gold this year and obviously …
Read More »Edmonton Oilers lose to Avs; will face Kings in 1st round of playoffs – Edmonton
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Edmonton Oilers’ regular season ended with a 5-1 loss to the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday night in Denver. The Oilers held Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, Zach Hyman, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Evan Bouchard and Mattias Ekholm out of the lineup. Evander Kane missed …
Read More »Wolf helps Flames earn 5-1 win over Sharks in team’s season finale – Calgary
Blake Coleman scored his 30th goal and MacKenzie Weegar netted his 20th as the Calgary Flames beat the San Jose Sharks 5-1 on Thursday night in the season-ending game for both teams. Weegar had never had more than eight goals in a season. The jump to 20 tied the 30-year-old …
Read More »Maple Leafs sign D Webber to entry-level contract
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted April 18, 2024 12:30 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed defenceman Cade Webber to a two-year, entry-level contract, the NHL club announced Thursday. The contract carries an average annual value …
Read More »Swan Valley Stampeders hockey team saved after quick community response – Winnipeg
For 25 years, the Swan Valley Stampeders have been a junior hockey staple in Western Manitoba. But for a few hours this week, the team seemed as though it might come to an end. The team entered the Manitoba Junior Hockey League (MJHL) in 1999, and hundreds of young men …
Read More »Chibrikov scores winner in NHL debut as Winnipeg Jets secure Jennings Trophy with 4-2 win over Canucks – Winnipeg
The Winnipeg Jets have sure picked a great time to match their longest win streak in franchise history. Despite scratching more than a third of their normal lineup, the Jets secured their eighth win in a row to close out the regular season by beating the Vancouver Canucks 4-2 Thursday …
Read More »Raptors rookie improved his fitness over season
TORONTO – Gradey Dick’s rookie season got off to a rough start as he struggled to put up numbers in his limited time with the Toronto Raptors. But advice that his parents gave kept him focused and motivated. Dick was selected 13th overall out by Toronto in last summer’s NBA …
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