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Former NHL coach and Stanley Cup winner John Muckler dies at 86

Former NHL coach and Stanley Cup winner John Muckler dies at 86

EDMONTON — Former NHL coach and Stanley Cup winner John Muckler has died. He was 86. The Edmonton Oilers confirmed Muckler's death Monday night. No cause of death was given.
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Canada to play for gold after downing Russia 5-0 in semifinals

Canada to play for gold after downing Russia 5-0 in semifinals

EDMONTON — One image served as goalie Devon Levi's driving force as he and the other Canadian players waited out quarantine in their hotel rooms — playing for gold at the world junior hockey championship. Now the image is coming into focus.
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U.S. beats Finland 4-3 will play Canada for gold at world juniors

U.S. beats Finland 4-3 will play Canada for gold at world juniors

EDMONTON — The United States will play for gold at the world junior hockey championship after beating Finland 4-3 on Monday in the tournament semifinals.
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Raptors blow another lead as Celtics add to Toronto's early-season misery

Raptors blow another lead as Celtics add to Toronto's early-season misery

TAMPA, Fla. — Six games into the season and the Toronto Raptors have, in the words of Fred VanVleet, "a boatload of problems.
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Bev Priestman makes first hire as Canadian women's soccer coach

Bev Priestman makes first hire as Canadian women's soccer coach

TORONTO — New Canada women's soccer coach Bev Priestman has brought Richie Kyle on board as an assistant coach in her first hire. Kyle, who has his UEFA Pro licence, was a specialist coach with England's Football Association from 2017 to 2020.
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Canadians Milos Raonic, Vasek Pospisil won't play in season-opening event

Canadians Milos Raonic, Vasek Pospisil won't play in season-opening event

DELRAY BEACH, Fla. — Canadians Milos Raonic and Vasek Pospisil have pulled out of the season-opening Delray Beach Open. The ATP Tour 250 hard-court event opens Thursday.
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Calgary bubble stay could be brief for some curlers and a long one for others

Calgary bubble stay could be brief for some curlers and a long one for others

The stay in the curling bubble starting next month in Calgary could be brief for some athletes and a very long one for others. "We're going to pack for two months," said Toronto-based skip John Epping. "The longer we're in there, the better.
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With rumours swirling, Jets sniper Patrik Laine mum on future in Winnipeg

With rumours swirling, Jets sniper Patrik Laine mum on future in Winnipeg

Patrik Laine was given every opportunity to clarify his standing with the Winnipeg Jets.
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American Hockey League creates Canadian Division for 2021 season

American Hockey League creates Canadian Division for 2021 season

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — The American Hockey League's four Canadian teams will play in one of five newly-created divisions for this season.
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Calgary's new goaltender Jacob Markstrom gives nod to Flames history

Calgary's new goaltender Jacob Markstrom gives nod to Flames history

CALGARY — The jersey number Jacob Markstrom wanted to wear with the Calgary Flames hangs from the Saddledome rafters. Calgary's newest goaltender felt it necessary to get Hockey Hall of Famer Joe Nieuwendyk's blessing to don No. 25.
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