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Screen Shot: NHL play returns with new-look television broadcasts
The NHL returned Saturday with new-look television broadcasts that included slick yet subtle changes, creating a fresh visual product that was noticeably different at times and downright quirky a...
Aug 01, 2020
Aho leads Hurricanes to 3-2 win over Rangers in NHL's return
TORONTO - Hockey's back, and Hurricanes coach Rod Brind'Amour couldn't be more impressed with how Carolina ushered in its return after 4 1/2 months of waiting. Brady Skjei set the tone with a big hit ...
Aug 01, 2020
The latest on Day 1 of the National Hockey League's restart
Here is the latest news on Day 1 of the National Hockey League's restart in Toronto and Edmonton. All times Eastern. 6:35 p.m. The New York Islanders have the early edge in their qualifying series aga...
Aug 01, 2020
The latest on Day 1 of the National Hockey League's restart
Here is the latest news on Day 1 of the National Hockey League's restart in Toronto and Edmonton. All times Eastern. 6:10 p.m. Highly touted Maple Leafs prospect Nick Robertson will make his NHL debut...
Aug 01, 2020
The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Aug. 1
The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 11:58 a.m. on August 1, 2020: There are 116,672 confirmed cases in Canada. _ Quebec: 59,548 confirmed (including 5,678 deaths, 50,886 res...
Aug 01, 2020
Kubalik nets 5 points as Blackhawks stun Oilers 6-4 in NHL qualifier opener
EDMONTON - Rookie winger Dominik Kubalik scored two goals and added three assists, leading the Chicago Blackhawks to a 6-4 win over the host Edmonton Oilers in the opener of their ...
Aug 01, 2020
Minnesota Wild defenceman Matt Dumba kneels for American anthem
EDMONTON - Minnesota Wild defenceman Matt Dumba became the first NHL player to kneel for a national anthem during the league's restart on Saturday. The Regina native made a speech about social an...
Aug 01, 2020
Veteran righty Matt Shoemaker to start in next Toronto Blue Jays game
WASHINGTON - Matt Shoemaker will be the starting pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays in their next game, whenever that might be. Shoemaker has gone the longest since his last start among Toronto's rotat...
Aug 01, 2020
NHL returns to action 142 days after COVID-19 forced suspension of season
TORONTO - The NHL's most unusual season in history resumed Saturday with five qualifying round games as the league kickstarted its pandemic-hit campaign. The New York Rangers and Carolina Hurricanes g...
Aug 01, 2020
Alberta creates scholarship for Canada’s Armed Forces and their immediate families
The provincial government says a newly created post-secondary award supports Alberta's veterans as they transition from service to new careers.The Alex Decoteau Award of Honour recognizes the sacrific...
Aug 01, 2020