Former Vancouver Canucks goaltender Eddie Lack is retiring from the NHL. Lack, who had been sidelined this season with a hip injury, made the announcement Monday on his Twitter account in a four-part farewell video. The 32-year-old from Norrtalje, Sweden, played five seasons in the NHL with Vancouver, Carolina, Calgary and New Jersey. He posted
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The Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames have announced temporary staff reductions because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The moves on Monday come with nearly all major sports leagues and events suspended because of the novel coronavirus. The Calgary Sports and Entertainment (CSEC), which owns the Flames, the Western Hockey League’s Hitmen, the National Lacrosse League’s Roughnecks
Vinnie Viola, owner of the National Hockey League’s Florida Panthers, has committed to paying the team’s entire staff in full throughout the coronavirus crisis, a team executive said. Viola informed the staff of the commitment on Friday, said Matt Caldwell, the Panthers’ president and chief executive officer. The Panthers, who play at the BB&T Center
Clarkson forward Elizabeth Giguere of Quebec City has been awarded the Patty Kazmaier Award that goes to the top player in NCAA Division I women’s hockey. Giguere, Wisconsin forward Abby Roque of Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., and Northeastern forward Alina Mueller of Switzerland were the three finalists. The award is named in honour of the
LOS ANGELES—It started when Ducks captain Ryan Getzlaf mentioned his chicken coop. After that, the conversation during a 30-minute video conference call with Getzlaf, Kings captain Anze Kopitar, San Jose Sharks captain Logan Couture and Vegas Golden Knights goalie Marc-Andre Fleury went all over the place. There was talk of book clubs and beach excursions,
The Arizona Coyotes and forward Taylor Hall are in talks about a new contract while the NHL’s regular season remains in a pause due to concerns surrounding the coronavirus, general manager John Chayka told The Athletic. Hall, who was acquired from the New Jersey Devils on Dec. 16, is slated to become an unrestricted free
DENVER—A second player on the Colorado Avalanche has tested positive for COVID-19, the team announced Saturday afternoon. The player is in self-isolation and all other Avalanche players and staff who might have had close contact with him have been informed and remain isolated as per NHL direction. All parties are monitoring their health and will
A former Humboldt Bronco hockey player has filed a $13.5-million lawsuit against those he accuses of being responsible for the 2018 bus crash that paralyzed him and killed 16 others. Among those being sued by Ryan Alexander Straschnitzki is Glen Doerksen, the driver of the bus who died in the collision. Straschnitzki, of Airdrie, Alta., alleges Doerksen
It only took a single text message for the sewing team at Brian’s Custom Sports to join the fight against the spread of COVID-19. The goalie equipment manufacturer had been approached by Windsor-Essex County medical officials on Tuesday for their surplus of double-sided tape and foam — key elements of medical face shields — but
It only took a single text message for the sewing team at Brian’s Custom Sports to join the fight against the spread of COVID-19. The goalie equipment manufacturer had been approached by Windsor-Essex County medical officials on Tuesday for their surplus of double-sided tape and foam — key elements of medical face shields — but
COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO.—Clarkson forward Elizabeth Giguere of Quebec City has been awarded the Patty Kazmaier Award that goes to the top player in NCAA Division I women’s hockey. Giguere, Wisconsin forward Abby Roque of Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., and Northeastern forward Alina Mueller of Switzerland were the three finalists. The award is named in honour
Longtime Ottawa Senators broadcaster Gord Wilson has tested positive for COVID-19. Wilson’s status was confirmed on Friday by his wife, Patricia Boal, on an Ottawa newscast. Boal, who works for CTV Ottawa, joined her network via FaceTime to make the announcement from their home. Wilson is currently recovering at home and both he and Boal,
Connor McDavid is at odds with Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin. McDavid’s Oilers sat comfortably in a playoff spot when the NHL suspended its season earlier this month due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but unlike his contemporaries, Edmonton’s captain thinks going right into the playoffs if the league gets the all-clear to resume would be
Connor McDavid grew up idolizing Sidney Crosby. On at least one issue, he’s at odds with his childhood hero. A day after Crosby and Alex Ovechkin said they would be in favour of the NHL going right into the playoffs whenever the league gets the all-clear from public health and government officials in the wake
Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin have been pitted against one another throughout their careers. Memorable playoff matchups, battles for individual accolades, and the superstars’ contrasting styles on and off the ice have made them the NHL’s ying and yang since both entered the league in 2005. On at least one issue in these uncertain times,
Hockey equipment manufacturer Bauer says it has received government authorization to produce protective gear for medical staff and first responders. The company says it has modified its production line to make full-face, single-use visors. However, it needed to notify Quebec’s Ministry of Economics and Innovation and get the green light to operate as an essential business.
The Colorado Avalanche say one of their players has recovered after testing positive for the COVID-19 virus. The player was at home in isolation since the symptoms first appeared. The team says anyone who had known close contact with the player has been notified. In a statement, the organization adds it will “continue to work
Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin have been pitted against one another throughout their careers. Memorable playoff matchups, battles for individual accolades, and the superstars’ contrasting styles on and off the ice have made them the NHL’s yin and yang since both entered the league in 2005. On at least one issue in these uncertain times,