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Arizona Coyotes players have been informed the NHL club is expected to relocate to Salt Lake City, a person with knowledge of the meeting said Friday night. General manager Bill Armstrong flew to Edmonton, to tell players about the team’s potential move to Utah before its game against the Oilers, according …
Read More »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 …
Read More »Brother of Toronto Raptors player passes away, team confirms – Toronto
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The brother of Toronto Raptors forward-guard RJ Barrett has died, according to a statement issued on behalf of the family. Nathan Tyler Barrett passed away on Tuesday, March 12, the statement said. “It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we …
Read More »Manitoba Bisons hoops team hoping for long run at Canada West Championships – Winnipeg
The Manitoba Bisons and Winnipeg Wesmen men’s hoops teams are just three wins away from glory. All of the best university men’s basketball teams in Western Canada have gathered in Winnipeg this week with the University of Manitoba hosting this year’s Canada West Championships. The single elimination tournament tipped off …
Read More »ANALYSIS: Jets, Canucks make big signings, but which team made the ‘better’ deal? – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Winnipeg Jets joined the Vancouver Canucks in getting an early jump on other playoff contenders with the acquisitions of Sean Monahan and Elias Lindholm, respectively, during the all-star break. So the stage is now set for some interesting debates on which …
Read More »Trevor Daley applauds OHL team for removing John Vanbiesbrouck’s retired jersey
The Soo Greyhounds have removed a banner with the retired number of former star goaltender John Vanbiesbrouck from the rafters at their home arena, prompting praise from another former star, Trevor Daley. Vanbiesbrouck, who was a star with the club in the early 1980s, was coach and part-owner of the …
Read More »Raptors assign Kira Lewis Jr. to G-League team
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted January 19, 2024 12:05 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Kira Lewis Jr. has been sent down to the G-League by the Raptors two days after he was traded to Toronto. Lewis was one of the pieces in a …
Read More »Winnipeg police union files grievance against city over Community Safety Team – Winnipeg
Winnipeg’s police union says it’s filing a grievance with the city’s Community Safety Team, saying the new group is doing work that should be done by police officers. The team is expected to initially focus on Winnipeg Transit, with 21 safety officers and two supervisors bringing support to people in …
Read More »ANALYSIS: Jets’ Scheifele leads his team by playing more complete game – Winnipeg
It was six years ago that Mark Scheifele bulled his way through the Stanley Cup playoffs and led his team to the Western Conference final, pacing the Winnipeg Jets in goals with 14 and playing like a true franchise player. Since that moment, though, it could be argued he’s left …
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 …
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