National Sports

WHL Roundup: Hauser's 23-save shutout leads Ice to 2-0 win over Blades

WINNIPEG — Daniel Hauser earned a 23-save shutout as the Winnipeg Ice defeated the Saskatoon Blades 2-0 on Friday. Evan Friesen and Ty Nash scored for Western Conference-leading Winnipeg (27-5-0).

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Bedard shines as Canada preps for New Year's Eve matchup with Sweden at world juniors

HALIFAX — Brandt Clarke was manning his position on the blue line early in the second period when the action abruptly stopped. The Canadian defenceman knew Connor Bedard just had the puck on his stick. Then he didn't.

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Sports scoreboard for Friday, Dec. 30, 2022

Friday's Scoreboard World Junior Hockey Championship Preliminary Round At Halifax Germany 4 Austria 2 At Moncton, N.B.

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OHL Roundup: Mews' two-goal effort leads 67's past Frontenacs 5-1

OTTAWA — Henry Mews scored two goals to lead the way as the Ottawa 67's grabbed their second win in a row, defeating the Kingston Frontenacs 5-1 on Friday. Will Gerrior, Jack Dever and Chris Barlas also scored for league-leading Ottawa (25-6-0-1).

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Trent Jr. matches season-high 35 in Raptors' 113-104 win over Suns

TORONTO — Nick Nurse took a flyer with a 20-minute, rap-on-the-knuckles discourse before his Toronto Raptors confronted the Phoenix Suns on Friday. His gamble paid off. Led by Gary Trent Jr.

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QMJHL Roundup: Cataractes take down Phoenix 6-5 in overtime

SHERBROOKE, Que. — Stéphane Huard Jr. capped his hat trick with the game-winning goal 37 seconds into overtime as the Shawinigan Cataractes edged the Sherbrooke Phoenix 6-5 on Friday.

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World juniors: Goalie Adam Gajan stops 28 shots as Slovakia blanks Latvia 3-0

MONCTON, N.B. — Goaltender Adam Gajan earned the shutout as Slovakia blanked Latvia 3-0 on Friday at the world junior hockey championship.

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Former Habs forward Devante Smith-Pelly announces retirement from hockey

Former Montreal Canadiens forward Devante Smith-Pelly announced his retirement from hockey on Friday.

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Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr signs Cristiano Ronaldo

LONDON (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo completed a lucrative move to Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr on Friday in a groundbreaking deal for Middle Eastern soccer.

Dec 30, 2022 2:14 PM Read more >

Winnipeg Jets agree to terms with forward Zhilkin on three-year, entry-level contract

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets have agreed to terms with forward Danny Zhilkin on a three-year, entry-level contract. The deal has an average annual value of US$913,333, the NHL team said Friday in a release.

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