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Quebec government facing critics over decision to subsidize NHL pre-season games

Quebec government facing critics over decision to subsidize NHL pre-season games

MONTREAL — The Quebec government's decision to dole out up to $7 million for a pair of 2024 NHL pre-season games continued to cause a stir on Wednesday after reports the Montreal Canadiens were prepared to play in the provincial capital for free.
Opening Day: Training camp begins for members of Toronto's PWHL team

Opening Day: Training camp begins for members of Toronto's PWHL team

TORONTO — Gina Kingsbury and Troy Ryan guided Canada to back-to-back world women's hockey championships in 2021 and 2022 and Olympic gold last year in Beijing.
Maple Leafs, Senators, Red Wings and Wild ready for games in Sweden

Maple Leafs, Senators, Red Wings and Wild ready for games in Sweden

Dylan Larkin has plenty of experience with Swedes. The Detroit Red Wings captain has suited up alongside the likes of Henrik Zetterberg, Niklas Kronwall and Gustav Nyquist in the past, while rising star Lucas Raymond now plays on his line.
Marie-Philip Poulin 'a kid at Christmas' as PWHL dream becomes a reality

Marie-Philip Poulin 'a kid at Christmas' as PWHL dream becomes a reality

MONTREAL — Canadian hockey star Marie-Philip Poulin says her dream is finally coming true.
Sabres center Tage Thompson to miss at least a month after taking shot off left wrist

Sabres center Tage Thompson to miss at least a month after taking shot off left wrist

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Sabres will be without Tage Thompson for a month if not longer after their top center had a shot go off his left wrist.
MLB team owners set to vote Thursday on proposed relocation of Athletics to Las Vegas

MLB team owners set to vote Thursday on proposed relocation of Athletics to Las Vegas

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Major League Baseball team owners are set to vote Thursday on the proposed relocation of the Oakland Athletics to Las Vegas at the end of their league-wide meeting.
Gauthier, Shaw named Canada's opening ceremony flag-bearers at Parapan Am Games

Gauthier, Shaw named Canada's opening ceremony flag-bearers at Parapan Am Games

SANTIAGO, Chile — Para cyclist Shelley Gautier and wheelchair tennis player Rob Shaw have been named Canada's flag-bearers for the opening ceremony of the Santiago Parapan Am Games. Gautier, from Niagara Falls, Ont., is an 18-time world champion.
Oilers recall three players from Bakersfield, put Holloway and Janmark on LITR

Oilers recall three players from Bakersfield, put Holloway and Janmark on LITR

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers recalled three players from the American Hockey League's Bakersfield Condors on Wednesday and placed two roster players on long-term injured reserve.
Raptors guard Schroder questionable for game against Bucks with knee pain

Raptors guard Schroder questionable for game against Bucks with knee pain

TORONTO — The Raptors have listed point guard Dennis Schroder as questionable for Toronto's game against the visiting Milwaukee Bucks with right knee soreness. Schroder is averaging 15.4 points and 7.
Canucks defenceman Soucy out six to eight weeks with lower-body injury

Canucks defenceman Soucy out six to eight weeks with lower-body injury

Vancouver Canucks defenceman Carson Soucy will be out six to eight weeks with a lower body injury, the NHL team announced Wednesday.