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Quebec Major Junior Hockey League suspends play in Quebec because of COVID-19

The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League has suspended play in both of its Quebec-based divisions until at least Oct. 28 because of COVID-19.The league will continue play with five of six teams in the Ma...

Oct 14, 2020

Canadiens sign forward Brendan Gallagher to six-year contract extension

MONTREAL - The Montreal Canadiens have signed forward Brendan Gallagher to a six-year contract extension with an average annual value of US$6.5 million.The 28-year-old Gallagher had 43 points in 59 ga...

Oct 14, 2020

Skate Canada International in Ottawa cancelled amid concern over COVID-19 increase

The cancellation of Skate Canada International didn't come as a surprise to Kirsten Moore-Towers. It was still a huge disappointment. Seven months after the world championships in Montreal were shelve...

Oct 14, 2020

Ottawa Senators reward Paul for best season, signing forward to two-year deal

OTTAWA - The Ottawa Senators avoided arbitration with Nick Paul, signing the forward to a two-year contract with an average annual value of US$1.35 million on Wednesday.It marks the first one-way cont...

Oct 14, 2020

Hughes pleased to set his own schedule in 2021 and prioritize big tournaments, family

Mackenzie Hughes started the 2021 PGA Tour season with the highest ranking of his career and he's already reaping the benefits.Hughes, from Dundas, Ont., will be in the field at this week's CJ Cup, wh...

Oct 14, 2020

Montreal Impact designated player Saphir Taider off to Saudi Arabian club on transfer

Montreal Impact midfielder and designated player Saphir Taider has been transferred to Saudi Arabia's Al Ain FC. The 28-year-old Algerian international had four goals and six assists in 11 games for M...

Oct 14, 2020

Winnipeg Jets sign defenceman Nelson Nogier to two-year, two-way contract

WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Jets have signed defenceman Nelson Nogier on a two-year, two-way contract. The deal carries an average annual value of US$725,000 in the NHL. Nogier, 24, played 58 games for th...

Oct 14, 2020

Canadian wrestler and 2014 Commonwealth Games champion Korey Jarvis retires

GUELPH, Ont. - Canadian wrestler Korey Jarvis, who won a gold medal at the 2014 Commonwealth Games, announced his retirement Wednesday. Jarvis, from Elliot Lake, Ont., defeated India's Rajeev Tomar in...

Oct 14, 2020

'Shy' midfielder Michael Baldisimo catching attention with Vancouver Whitecaps

VANCOUVER - Michael Baldisimo is the kind of midfielder who shows no fear as he strips opponents of the ball. The young Vancouver Whitecaps player looks composed as he threads passes across a congeste...

Oct 14, 2020

Montreal Canadiens sign goaltender Jake Allen to two-year contract extension

MONTREAL - The Montreal Canadiens have signed goaltender Jake Allen to a two-year contract extension. The deal, which kicks in for the 2021-22 campaign, is worth US$2.875 million per season. Montreal ...

Oct 14, 2020