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Outgoing Tennis Canada CEO aims to ace growth for women's game

VANCOUVER - As he prepares to leave his post, Tennis Canada CEO Michael Downey says there's still work to be done in growing the game - especially when it comes to getting more girls and women on the ...

Apr 18, 2023

Hartman goal in double OT gives Wild 3-2 win

DALLAS (AP) - Ryan Hartman scored 12:20 into the second overtime and the Minnesota Wild beat the Dallas Stars 3-2 in their playoff opener Monday night that dragged into early Tuesday morning. Hartman ...

Apr 17, 2023

Kings edge Oilers 4-3 in OT to take early lead in playoff series

EDMONTON - Alex Iafallo scored the overtime winner for the Los Angeles Kings in a 4-3 victory over the Edmonton Oilers to open their first-round playoff series Monday. Iafallo scored a power-play goal...

Apr 17, 2023

Stars' Pavelski leaves after a hit becomes minor on review

DALLAS (AP) - Dallas centre Joe Pavelski left Game 1 of the Stars' playoff series after taking a massive hit from Minnesota defenceman Matt Dumba, who was not assessed a major penalty for that after a...

Apr 17, 2023

Meyers hits 3-run homer as Astros beat Blue Jays 9-2

HOUSTON (AP) - Jake Meyers hit a three-run homer in Houston's seven-run first inning, and the Astros beat Kevin Gausman and the Toronto Blue Jays 9-2 on Monday night. Meyers and Corey Julks each finis...

Apr 17, 2023

Marchand, Bruins pounce on Panthers in 3-1 Game 1 victory

BOSTON (AP) - Brad Marchand scored his 50th career playoff goal, David Pastrnak and Jake DeBrusk also scored, and the NHL-best Boston Bruins opened the playoffs by beating the Florida Panthers 3-1 on ...

Apr 17, 2023

Hurricanes hold on to beat Islanders 2-1 in playoff opener

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Sebastian Aho and Stefan Noesen scored power-play goals to help the Carolina Hurricanes beat the New York Islanders 2-1 on Monday night to open their first-round NHL playoff serie...

Apr 17, 2023

"I'm Pumped": Spruce Kings goalie Jordan Fairlie on commitment to University of Toronto

PRINCE GEORGE- Spruce Kings graduating goalie Jordan Fairlie is taking his game to Toronto this fall.The 20-year-old Fairlie announced his commitment to the University of Toronto late last week."I'm r...

Apr 17, 2023

Roll the Dice: Eighth-seeded Jets ready for Vegas challenge against Golden Knights

LAS VEGAS - The Winnipeg Jets can forget about their inconsistent regular season, a middling road mark and their winless record against the Vegas Golden Knights. A clean post-season slate starts Tuesd...

Apr 17, 2023

Changes expected after Vancouver Canucks' tumultuous season: GM

VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks expect to make changes this summer, says general manager Patrik Allvin. And he's tasked players with figuring out how they can help improve the team going forward. "I...

Apr 17, 2023