The mayor of a community impacted by a new non-resident user fee for hockey players at rinks in Saint John says he’s “extremely disappointed” the city has taken this step. Saint John Common Council voted this week to charge players…
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Philadelphia Flyers finalize contract with former Winnipeg Jet Kevin Hayes
The Philadelphia Flyers have opened the vault for forward Kevin Hayes. The Flyers finalized a mammoth contract with the former Winnipeg Jets forward on Wednesday. The Flyers announced they’ve signed Hayes to a seven-year contract that will pay him nearly…
‘Raptors Way’: Toronto city council votes to rename city street after NBA champions
Continuing a week filled with celebration for the city’s first NBA championship victory, Toronto city council has voted to ensure the historic Toronto Raptors win is always remembered. City council voted unanimously to rename a portion of Bremner Boulevard “Raptors…
Montreal to host 2020 NHL draft
The Montreal Canadiens will host the 2020 NHL draft. The NHL announced Wednesday the Bell Centre will stage the two-day event June 26-27, 2020. It marks the second year in a row the draft will be held in Canada. This…
Senators sign Hogberg to two-year extension
OTTAWA – The Ottawa Senators have signed goaltender Marcus Hogberg to a two-year extension. The first year has a two-way clause with a value of US$700,000 in the NHL and $125,000 in the American Hockey League, with a $150,000 guarantee.…
Cape Breton school to remove ‘Redman’ name, ensures team names culturally respectful
Riverview High School in Cape Breton, N.S., will be removing the name ‘Redman’ from its hockey program in the fall of 2019. The name is considered a racial slur used against Indigenous people. But a spokesperson for The Cape Breton-Victoria…
Alberta Amputee Sports & Recreation Association Annual Golf Tournament
June 19 2019 9:26am The 19th annual Alberta Amputee Open Golf Tournament helps support amputees across North America. Doug Campbell, who lost his leg in a workplace accident two years ago, shares details. ‘ }); } else { var rel_id…
Rick Zamperin: Maple Leafs under more pressure than ever to win Stanley Cup
Fresh off winning the franchise’s first NBA championship, there is no question the Toronto Raptors are on top of the world. They are world champions, of course. The Raptors not only played in the NBA Finals for the first time,…
Skaggs solid as Angels topple Blue Jays
TORONTO – Tyler Skaggs pitched solidly into the eighth inning to outduel Marcus Stroman, and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-1 on Tuesday. Kole Calhoun and Brian Goodwin hit solo homers for the Angels (37-37), who…
Saskatchewan Roughriders name Cody Fajardo as starter against Ottawa Redblacks
Cody Fajardo will be the Saskatchewan Roughriders’ starting quarterback Thursday night when they visit the Ottawa Redblacks. Riders head coach Craig Dickenson made the declaration Tuesday afternoon but said that was the plan all along. Story continues below “We felt like…