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Cougars show off Oktoberfest-themed jerseys
The Cougars are getting set to take off on their first trip to the States in this young season. That's this weekend, then it's back home for their first feature game of 2019 next weekend, inspired by ...
Oct 08, 2019
Cranbrook scores BCHL team, divisions to be reformatted
The big news from the BC sporting world today is that the Spruce Kings will have a new opponent come next season. A little more than eight months ago, the WHL's Kootenay ICE were lifted out of Cranbro...
Oct 08, 2019
Greiss makes 35 saves, Islanders beat Jets 4-1
UNIONDALE, N.Y. - The New York Islanders relied heavily on Thomas Greiss last season, and their invariably calm netminder picked up right he where he left off. Greiss made 35 saves and Josh Bailey, Br...
Oct 08, 2019
Neal scores 4 to lead Oilers to 5-2 win over Islanders
UNIONDALE, N.Y. - James Neal had his first career four-goal game and the Edmonton Oilers beat the New York Islanders 5-2 on Tuesday night. Zack Kassian also scored as Edmonton won its first road game ...
Oct 08, 2019
Heinola, inexperienced D lead Jets past Penguins, 4-1
PITTSBURGH - Ville Heinola scored his first NHL goal to lead the Winnipeg Jets to a 4-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday night. The Jets got their first win in Pittsburgh since returnin...
Oct 08, 2019
Rockets' general manager's Hong Kong comments anger China
BEIJING - Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey tried Sunday to defuse the rapidly growing fallout over his deleted tweet that showed support for Hong Kong anti-government protesters, saying he ...
Oct 08, 2019
Ontario provincial government reaches deal with education workers, avoid strike
TORONTO - A strike that would have closed hundreds of schools across Ontario was averted Sunday night as the province reached a tentative deal with the union representing thousands of education worker...
Oct 08, 2019
Rockets' general manager's Hong Kong comments anger China
BEIJING - Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey tried Sunday to defuse the rapidly growing fallout over his deleted tweet that showed support for Hong Kong anti-government protesters, saying he ...
Oct 08, 2019
Duvall, Braves rally in 9th to beat Cards 3-1, lead NLDS 2-1
ST. LOUIS - Through injuries and slumps, demotions and disappointments, Dansby Swanson and Adam Duvall got ready for the big moment. When it arrived, they were ready. Swanson hit a tying double with t...
Oct 08, 2019
Where the party leaders are Wednesday
OTTAWA - The party leaders' scheduled public appearances on Wednesday, Oct. 9. All times are local. Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau Markham, Ont. 8:30 a.m. - WinCo Food Mart, 3155 Hwy. 7 (remarks...
Oct 08, 2019