After a one-year hiatus, the Young Stars Classic is returning to the Okanagan. On Tuesday, the Vancouver Canucks announced it will again be hosting the tournament in Penticton. The four-team event will run Sept. 11-15, and will also feature prospects…
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‘Welcome to Canada’: Donations pour in for Syrian boy to play hockey in St. John’s, N.L.
A 10-year-old Syrian boy is getting a true taste of what it means to be Canadian, after many generous donors responded to a viral tweet by sending him hockey equipment so he can play Canada’s national sport. Yaman Bai, 10,…
Outdoor skating rink used as parking lot as West Broadway centre fights over insurance issue
Like bread and butter, cats and dogs, winter and outdoor skating is a common paring in Winnipeg. But residents in West Broadway are packing up their sticks and skates in search of a new place to skate. The community centre’s…
Windsor Spitfires not willing to sacrifice future for short term rental
It was another relatively busy OHL trade deadline as potential contenders look to separate themselves from the pack. Many eyes around the league were on the Windsor Spitfires, who despite icing a younger line up this season, sat atop the…
The WRG Classic will bring retro fashion to the ice this weekend
Billed as “the most stylish hockey game in the world”, the 6th annual WRG Classic will be held this weekend at Parc Vinet. Attendees are encouraged to show up in their best 20’s, 30’s and 40’s looks while helping to…
Global Lethbridge Sports Recap: Jan. 20
In Global Lethbridge’s weekend sports recap, the Lethbridge Hurricanes ran into some trouble in Medicine Hat, the Lethbridge College Kodiaks men’s basketball team kept their perfect record intact, and the Lethbridge Bulls made three off-season signings. Danica Ferris has more.…
Elgin-Middlesex minor hockey team earns opportunity to practise with Mike Babcock
It has been an emotional year for the Major Midget Elgin-Middlesex Chiefs. The 16- and 17-year-olds are wrapping up their minor hockey playing days with their sights set on junior hockey and beyond. But tragedy struck the team in October…
Hurricanes host the Jets after shootout victory
Winnipeg Jets (25-20-4, fourth in the Central Division) vs. Carolina Hurricanes (28-18-3, fifth in the Metropolitan Division) Raleigh, North Carolina; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Carolina hosts the Winnipeg Jets after the Hurricanes beat New York 2-1 in a…
Kane gets 1,000th point, Blackhawks beat Jets 5-2
CHICAGO – Patrick Kane reached 1,000 career points when he picked up an assist on Brandon Saad’s third-period goal, and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Winnipeg Jets 5-2 on Sunday night for their season-high fifth straight win. Kane became the…
Kane, Blackhawks to host the Jets
By Staff The Associated Press Posted January 19, 2020 3:22 am Smaller font Descrease article font size –A Larger font Increase article font size A+ Winnipeg Jets (25-19-4, fourth in the Central Division) vs. Chicago Blackhawks (23-20-6, fifth in the…