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A look at notable names among Canada Games alumni

A look at notable names among Canada Games alumni

A list of some Canada Winter Games alumni: Alpine skiing: Erik Guay; Jan Hudec (1999). Boxing: Lennox Lewis (1983). Cross-country skiing: Chandra Crawford (2003); Brian McKeever (1999).
Canada Games breeding ground for next Crosby, Wickenheiser, Heil, Marleau

Canada Games breeding ground for next Crosby, Wickenheiser, Heil, Marleau

Ask one question about the Canada Games and NHL players perk up. "It was one of the first times you get free gear," Toronto Maple Leafs veteran Patrick Marleau stated. Buffalo Sabres forward Sam Reinhart recalled he and his B.C.
Ducks top Canucks 1-0 in Murray's debut to end losing streak

Ducks top Canucks 1-0 in Murray's debut to end losing streak

ANAHEIM, Calif. — A fresh start was exactly what the Anaheim Ducks needed. Kevin Boyle made 35 saves in his first career start and the Ducks beat the Vancouver Canucks 1-0 Wednesday night in general manager Bob Murray's first game as interim coach.

Scores and Schedule

Wednesday's Games NHL Pittsburgh 3 Edmonton 1 Anaheim 1 Vancouver 0 --- AHL Belleville 3 Syracuse 0 Hartford 3 Toronto 2 Hershey 4 WB/Scranton 3 (SO) Utica 4 Laval 1 Manitoba 4 Chicago 2 Colorado 5 San Diego 4 (OT) Bakersfield 4 Stockton 1 --- NBA To

Wednesday's Games

Wednesday's Games NHL Pittsburgh 3 Edmonton 1 Anaheim 1 Vancouver 0 --- AHL Belleville 3 Syracuse 0 Hartford 3 Toronto 2 Hershey 4 WB/Scranton 3 (SO) Utica 4 Laval 1 Manitoba 4 Chicago 2 Colorado 5 San Diego 4 (OT) Bakersfield 4 Stockton 1 --- NBA To
Crosby, Penguins trip up McDavid, Oilers 3-1

Crosby, Penguins trip up McDavid, Oilers 3-1

PITTSBURGH — The NHL's most electric playmaker swooping in on him and his team's one-goal lead very much in doubt, Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Matt Murray did something that's kind of tough when Edmonton's Connor McDavid has the puck dangling on h
Siakam, Anunoby lead Raptors past Wizards with Leonard watching from bench

Siakam, Anunoby lead Raptors past Wizards with Leonard watching from bench

TORONTO — Pascal Siakam got chants of "MVP, MVP." Jeremy Lin, just hours after landing in Toronto, got a standing ovation as he made his Raptors debut.
Sore knee sidelines Kawhi Leonard, but Jeremy Lin join Raptors lineup

Sore knee sidelines Kawhi Leonard, but Jeremy Lin join Raptors lineup

TORONTO — Kawhi Leonard was out and Jeremy Lin in as the Toronto Raptors welcomed the visiting Washington Wizards on Wednesday. It was just the latest roster juggling for Raptors coach Nick Nurse, who has seen Jonas Valanciunas, C.J.
Changes proposed for Canadian junior curlers get petition pushback

Changes proposed for Canadian junior curlers get petition pushback

Upcoming changes to the Canadian junior curling championships are facing resistance as some young curlers lament losing a year of eligibility to play in it.
Free-agent receiver Duron Carter signs one-year deal with B.C. Lions

Free-agent receiver Duron Carter signs one-year deal with B.C. Lions

Duron Carter is a B.C. Lion. The colourful receiver signed a one-year deal with B.C. on Wednesday, the second day of CFL free agency.