Category Archives: Canadian Press
Flames use five different goal scorers to beat Oilers 5-2
EDMONTON - The Calgary Flames are getting some offence from just about everyone at the moment. Mark Giordano, Johnny Gaudreau, Sean Monahan and Mikael Backlund each had a goal and an assist as the Fla...
Jan 19, 2019
Defending champion Tyler Tardi opens with back-to-back wins at Canadian juniors
PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. - B.C. skip Tyler Tardi is off to a strong start in his push for a third straight title at the Canadian junior curling nationals. The 20-year-old from Langley, B.C., opened round-...
Jan 19, 2019
Ritchie, Comeau, Faksa score, Stars beat 1st-place Jets 4-2
DALLAS - Jamie Benn’s new linemates, Blake Comeau and Radek Faksa, were surprising goal scorers for Dallas on Saturday night. Comeau, Faksa and Brett Ritchie scored their first goals of the new ...
Jan 19, 2019
Gunnarsson lifts Blues past Senators 3-2
ST. LOUIS - Blues defenceman Carl Gunnarsson is feeling much better these days, and it is certainly showing on the ice. Gunnarsson scored the go-ahead goal with 7:44 left in the third period, lifting ...
Jan 19, 2019
Danny Green leads Toronto past Memphis for ninth straight home victory
TORONTO - It’s been a while since Danny Green heard fans chanting his name. Green had eight three-pointers and 24 points - both season highs - to lead Toronto to a 119-90 win over Memphis on Sat...
Jan 19, 2019
Patrick scores twice, Hart makes 33 saves as Flyers beat Canadiens 5-2
MONTREAL - The league’s worst power play continues to leave the Canadiens scratching their heads and looking for answers. A completely listless Montreal power play sucked the energy out of the h...
Jan 19, 2019
Canadians Alexis Davis and Randa (Quiet Storm) Markos added to UFC Nashville card
TORONTO - Canadian Alexis Davis, ranked fifth among UFC flyweight contenders, will face No. 11 Jennifer Maia of Brazil on March 23 in Nashville. The televised Bridgestone Arena card will also showcase...
Jan 19, 2019
Magnitude 6.7 quake hits Chile's coast; no reports of damage
SANTIAGO, Chile - A 6.7-magnitude earthquake shook cities and towns on Chile’s northern coast late Saturday, but there were no immediate reports of damages. The U.S. Geological Survey said the q...
Jan 19, 2019
North America sweeps evening draw to cut into Team World's lead at Continental Cup
LAS VEGAS - Team North America isn’t done just yet. Canadians Brad Gushue and Rachel Homan, and American John Shuster all picked up victories in Saturday night’s mixed team scramble to cut...
Jan 19, 2019
Rebuilding Red Wings 'better than' their record, says coach Jeff Blashill
BURNABY, B.C. - The NHL standings don’t tell the whole story when it comes to the Detroit Red Wings, says coach Jeff Blashill. “I think we’re a good team. I think we’re a bette...
Jan 19, 2019