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PWHL's Ottawa preps for historic league-opener against Montreal

OTTAWA - When Brianne Jenner locks eyes with her two-year-old daughter June during her warm-up skate for Tuesday's Professional Women's Hockey League's game between Ottawa and Montreal, she expects to...

Jan 01, 2024

World juniors a family affair for Oliver and Radek Bonk: 'I had a tear in my eye'

GOTHENBURG, Sweden - Oliver Bonk remembers every word of the call. His dad, former NHL player Radek Bonk, was on the other end of the line. Oliver shared some big news - he had made Canada's roster fo...

Jan 01, 2024

Shelton, Schroeder lead New York past Toronto 4-0 in inaugural PWHL game

TORONTO - Ella Shelton scored the historic opening goal, Corinne Schroeder earned the first-ever shutout and New York toppled Toronto 4-0 in the inaugural Professional Women's Hockey League game Monda...

Jan 01, 2024

Elvis is in the building, along with fishmongers as part of a nautical scene for the Winter Classic

SEATTLE (AP) - The part-owner of the franchise who was once more known for his exploits on the football field led the way off the bus, followed by players clad in white T-shirts and orange overalls as...

Jan 01, 2024

Canada-Czechia rematch in world junior quarterfinal; injured winger Savoie skates

GOTHENBURG, Sweden - Alan Letang was on the edge of his seat as an assistant coach in the press box. The final of last year's world junior hockey championship saw Canada lead underdog Czechia 2-0 midw...

Jan 01, 2024

Marie-Philip Poulin aims for PWHL's trophy as Montreal opens inaugural season.

MONTREAL - Marie-Philip Poulin is setting high expectations. Montreal's captain - a three-time Olympic gold medallist and one of hockey's all-time greats - has her sights set on hoisting a Cup at the ...

Jan 01, 2024

Canada's Abigail Strate claims World Cup ski jump silver medal

OBERSTDORF, Germany - Canadian ski jumper Abigail Strate started 2024 off with a World Cup silver medal Monday. The 22-year-old Calgarian finished second to Austria's Eva Pinkelnig. Norway's Eirin Mar...

Jan 01, 2024

Professional Women's Hockey League tweaks penalty, short-handed goal in rule book

TORONTO - The Professional Women's Hockey League rule book released hours before its first game Monday features a short-handed goal ending a power-play for the opposing team. The six-team PWHL, which ...

Jan 01, 2024

Canadian RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley thrilled to join Toronto Raptors

TORONTO - RJ Barrett woke up in an Indianapolis hotel room, ready to play the Pacers with the New York Knicks. But when he checked his phone he thought he was still dreaming because he'd been traded t...

Jan 01, 2024

It's showtime in Toronto today for new pro women's hockey league

TORONTO - Hype will be replaced by history and hockey this afternoon at the old Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto. New York and Toronto will have the honours of playing the first game in the spanking-new ...

Jan 01, 2024