Category Archives: Sports
Team North America defenceman Aaron Ekblad out for rest of World Cup of Hockey
TORONTO - Team North America defenceman Aaron Ekblad will miss the rest of the World Cup of Hockey, the team announced on Tuesday. Ekblad missed North America’s 4-3 loss to Russia on Monday nigh...
Sep 20, 2016
Lundqvist back to form in 2-0 win as Sweden tops Finland at World Cup of Hockey
TORONTO - The old Henrik Lundqvist was back in net for Sweden. The 34-year-old goaltender sprinkled in some highlight-reel saves while stopping 36 Finnish shots in Sweden’s 2-0 win at the World ...
Sep 20, 2016
McLellan to lean on defenceman Morgan Rielly when North America plays Sweden
TORONTO - Todd McLellan has been impressed with Morgan Rielly’s ability to play multiple roles and log big minutes at the World Cup of Hockey. That’s why, with star defenceman Aaron Ekblad...
Sep 20, 2016
Young phenoms may steal show at NHL camps once they're back from World Cup
The 2016 draft produced a bumper crop of young talent, and now it’s time to see if they are ready to make the jump straight into the National Hockey League. Rookie camps are over and the main tr...
Sep 20, 2016
Crosby: "I think it just helps the understanding just how intense the game's going to be"
TORONTO - American forward Max Pacioretty looked like he was trying to find clues as he stood by the glass and watched Team Canada skate on Tuesday morning. The Canadians have historically got the bes...
Sep 20, 2016
Toronto Raptors sign free-agent Canadian guard Brady Heslip
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors have signed free-agent guard Brady Heslip. The native of Burlington, Ont., is a member of the Canadian men’s senior national team. He spent the 2015-16 season with ...
Sep 20, 2016
CP's Lori Ewing and Frank Gunn to be honoured at 2016 Sports Media Canada awards
TORONTO - Canadian Press journalists Lori Ewing and Frank Gunn are being honoured by Sports Media Canada. Ewing is the recipient of the 2016 George Gross Award for outstanding sportswriting while Gunn...
Sep 20, 2016
Ticats teammates Dean and Davis, Stamps QB Mitchell pick up Week 16 CFL honours
TORONTO - Hamilton linebacker Larry Dean, Calgary quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell and Tiger-Cats defensive back Emanuel Davis are the CFL top performers for Week 13. Dean matched a career-high eight tack...
Sep 20, 2016
Canadiens coach Therrien denies calling Pacioretty worst captain ever
LAVAL, Que. - Montreal coach Michel Therrien denies ever calling Max Pacioretty “the worst captain in Canadiens history” but is glad there will be more veteran leadership on his squad this...
Sep 20, 2016
Murray practises, says sore thumb not enough to keep him out against Sweden
TORONTO - Goaltender Matt Murray says he’s ready to go if Team North America coach Todd McLellan wants him against Sweden. Murray left Monday night’s 4-3 loss to Russia after surrendering ...
Sep 20, 2016