Category Archives: Sports
Former NHL coach and Stanley Cup winner John Muckler dies at 86
EDMONTON - Former NHL coach and Stanley Cup winner John Muckler has died. He was 86. The Edmonton Oilers confirmed Muckler's death Monday night. No cause of death was given. Muckler was part of the st...
Jan 04, 2021
Canada to play for gold after downing Russia 5-0 in semifinals
EDMONTON - Canada will play for gold at the world junior hockey championship in Edmonton after beating Russia 5-0 in semifinal action Monday. Alex Newhook returned from injury to put Canada on the boa...
Jan 04, 2021
With rumours swirling, Jets sniper Patrik Laine mum on future in Winnipeg
Patrik Laine was given every opportunity to clarify his standing with the Winnipeg Jets. After the star sniper's agents suggested publicly in the fall it might best for both parties if he was traded, ...
Jan 04, 2021
Calgary bubble stay could be brief for some curlers and a long one for others
The stay in the curling bubble starting next month in Calgary could be brief for some athletes and a very long one for others. "We're going to pack for two months," said Toronto-based skip John Epping...
Jan 04, 2021
Calgary's new goaltender Jacob Markstrom gives nod to Flames history
CALGARY - The jersey number Jacob Markstrom wanted to wear with the Calgary Flames hangs from the Saddledome rafters. Calgary's newest goaltender felt it necessary to get Hockey Hall of Famer Joe Nieu...
Jan 04, 2021
Dozens of BCHL products taking part in NHL camps
A total of 48 BC Hockey League alumni will be participating in NHL training camps across the league.The highest amount of BCHL representation can be found on the Detroit Red Wings roster where five fo...
Jan 04, 2021
Quebec gives Canadiens approval to play, while Manitoba shows support for plan
MONTREAL - Quebec is the third province to approve NHL games this season in Canada, leaving Manitoba and Ontario as the only jurisdictions not to announce a final decision. In an email to The Canadian...
Jan 04, 2021
NFL commentator Boomer Esiason ruffles feathers with criticism of both Streveler, CFL
Jake Thomas figured former teammate Chris Streveler had a free play.Troy Hill retuned a Streveler interception 84 yards for a touchdown Sunday to lead the Los Angeles Rams to a crucial 18-7 victory ov...
Jan 04, 2021
NHL notebook: Thornton feels like a kid again ... Habs give thumbs-up to new faces
New Toronto Maple Leafs forward Joe Thornton says he feels a lot younger since joining his new squad. "Just being around this useful energy gets me excited, and they've got a lot of it here," the 41-y...
Jan 04, 2021
Former Impact midfielder Shamit Shome returns home, signs with FC Edmonton
EDMONTON - Canadian international midfielder Shamit Shome, who made 45 MLS appearances for the Montreal Impact, has signed with FC Edmonton of the Canadian Premier League. The 23-year-old is returning...
Jan 04, 2021
