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US beats Finland 5-2 to reach semifinals at ice hockey worlds

US beats Finland 5-2 to reach semifinals at ice hockey worlds

STOCKHOLM (AP) — Conor Garland's two power-play goals helped the United States beat Finland 5-2 to reach the semifinals of the ice hockey world championship on Thursday.
Chicago Blackhawks hire Jeff Blashill as head coach, hoping for a turnaround

Chicago Blackhawks hire Jeff Blashill as head coach, hoping for a turnaround

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks hired Jeff Blashill on Thursday, giving him a second chance to prove himself as a head coach in the NHL. Blashill, a 51-year-old Michigan native, coached the Detroit Red Wings for seven seasons.
Poulin, Fast, Knight named finalist for PWHL's Billie Jean King MVP award

Poulin, Fast, Knight named finalist for PWHL's Billie Jean King MVP award

TORONTO — Montreal Victoire captain Marie-Philip Poulin, Toronto Sceptres defender Renata Fast and Boston Fleet forward Hilary Knight have been named finalists for the Professional Women's Hockey League's Billie Jean King MVP award.
Ticats set to face archrival Argos in first exhibition game for both teams

Ticats set to face archrival Argos in first exhibition game for both teams

HAMILTON — After nearly two weeks of beating upon one another, Kiondre Smith and the Hamilton Tiger-Cats can look forward to hitting players in different coloured jerseys.
Third-period swoon costs Oilers in Game 1 of conference final against Stars

Third-period swoon costs Oilers in Game 1 of conference final against Stars

DALLAS — The Edmonton Oilers controlled the NHL's Western Conference final opener until suddenly they didn't. The lone Canadian club left in Stanley Cup contention this year was up 3-1 on the Dallas Stars after two periods Wednesday.
City of Toronto still sorting out World Cup funding with 13 months to go

City of Toronto still sorting out World Cup funding with 13 months to go

TORONTO — Thirteen months before the FIFA World Cup kicks off, the City of Toronto is still wondering how to pay for it.
Rowan Barrett: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's MVP win will help basketball in Canada

Rowan Barrett: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's MVP win will help basketball in Canada

There's no telling what Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's NBA MVP Award will do for basketball in Canada. Gilgeous-Alexander was named the league's most valuable player on Wednesday, after the Oklahoma City Thunder guard led the league with 32.7 points, 7.
Five things to know for the 2025 Memorial Cup in Rimouski

Five things to know for the 2025 Memorial Cup in Rimouski

Medicine Hat Tigers phenom Gavin McKenna headlines a stacked field at this year’s Memorial Cup. The top competition in Canadian junior hockey runs Friday through June 1 in Rimouski, Que.
Dallas Stars not getting shut out on power play in this West final against Oilers

Dallas Stars not getting shut out on power play in this West final against Oilers

DALLAS (AP) — The Dallas Stars aren't getting shut out on the power play in the Western Conference final against Edmonton this time.
Vancouver FC, Cavalry battle to 1-1 draw in Canadian Championship quarterfinal

Vancouver FC, Cavalry battle to 1-1 draw in Canadian Championship quarterfinal

LANGLEY — A late goal from Tobias Warschewski helped Cavalry FC rescue a 1-1 draw against Vancouver FC in the first leg of their Canadian Championship quarterfinal matchup on Wednesday. David Norman Jr.