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QMJHL roundup: Huskies unleash offence, roll past Cataractes 6-1

QMJHL roundup: Huskies unleash offence, roll past Cataractes 6-1

ROUYN-NORANDA, Que. — Benjamin Brunelle had a goal and two assists as the West Division-leading Rouyn-Noranda Huskies rolled over the visiting Shawinigan Cataractes 6-1 in Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League action on Tuesday night.
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OHL roundup: Willmore nets shutout as Knights rout Rangers 4-0

OHL roundup: Willmore nets shutout as Knights rout Rangers 4-0

KITCHENER, Ont. — Denver Barkley had a goal and assist, Owen Willmore turned aside 24 shots, and the visiting London Knights blanked the Kitchener Rangers 4-0 in Ontario Hockey League action on Tuesday night.
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Criminal Code applies on ice, says B.C. minister after apparent chokehold during game

Criminal Code applies on ice, says B.C. minister after apparent chokehold during game

British Columbia's health minister has weighed in on hockey violence, saying the Criminal Code applies both on and off the ice, after an incident in which a player appeared to put a goalie in a chokehold.
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A look at the five Canadian hockey players facing sexual assault charges

A look at the five Canadian hockey players facing sexual assault charges

TORONTO — A look at the five players charged by police in connection to an alleged sexual assault in a hotel room following a Hockey Canada gala in London, Ont., in June 2018: DILLON DUBE Age: 25 Hometown: Golden, B.C.
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NHL players Dubé, Hart, McLeod, Foote charged in 2018 sexual assault case: lawyers

NHL players Dubé, Hart, McLeod, Foote charged in 2018 sexual assault case: lawyers

TORONTO — Lawyers for Calgary Flames forward Dillon Dubé, Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Carter Hart, New Jersey Devils forward Michael McLeod and defenceman Cal Foote came forward Tuesday to say their clients have been charged with sexual assault in
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What legal aspects are at play in cases like the one facing world junior players?

What legal aspects are at play in cases like the one facing world junior players?

TORONTO — Police in London, Ont., are expected to provide an update next week on their investigation into an alleged sexual assault involving members of Canada's 2018 world junior hockey team.
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Russians to get Olympic bronze medals ahead of Canada skaters despite DQ

Russians to get Olympic bronze medals ahead of Canada skaters despite DQ

GENEVA — Skate Canada said Tuesday it was "extremely disappointed" with the International Skating Union's position on the awarding of medals from the figure skating team competition at the 2022 Beijing Olympics and will "consider all options to appea
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Jays agree to terms with designated hitter Justin Turner on one-year deal

Jays agree to terms with designated hitter Justin Turner on one-year deal

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays have added some much-needed pop to their lineup by agreeing to terms with designated hitter Justin Turner on a one-year contract worth US$13 million, the Major League Baseball team announced Tuesday.
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PWHL players look to showcase women's game at NHL all-star weekend

PWHL players look to showcase women's game at NHL all-star weekend

MONTREAL — NHL players don’t typically bring their "A" game to all-star weekend. It’s a chance to relax, have fun and take part in some light competition.
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CPL's York United, Atletico Ottawa bolster rosters by signing Canadian internationals

CPL's York United, Atletico Ottawa bolster rosters by signing Canadian internationals

Canadian Premier League sides York United FC and Atletico Ottawa have bolstered their rosters by signing Canadian internationals Frank Sturing and Kris Twardek, respectively.
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