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From High Level to Edmonton to Calgary and Milk River, an entire generation of hockey fans has grown up listening to tales of the Battle of Alberta glory days. They’ve heard how Wayne Gretzky and Jari Kurri tormented Mike Vernon, Don Edwards and Reggie Lemelin in the Calgary net. They’ve lapped up stories of the

Jason Spezza stepped to the podium inside the media room at the Scotiabank Arena and, as he got behind the microphone and looked out at the media, he said one word: “Playoffs.” It was not wishful thinking. It was an acknowledgment that things are different now thanks to the spreading of the deadly coronavirus. The

The California county where the San Jose Sharks’ home arena is located, is prohibiting all large gatherings of more than 1,000 people due to rising rates of COVID-19, the illness caused by the coronavirus. The ban will take effect on Wednesday, March 11 at midnight PT and will remain in place for three weeks, according to the County of Santa Clara Public Health

New York Rangers centre Mika Zibanejad, Colorado Avalanche left-wing Gabriel Landeskog and Edmonton Oilers centre Leon Draisaitl are the NHL’s three stars of the week. Zibanejad topped the NHL with seven goals in three games to help the Rangers move within three points of the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. He scored five

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CENTRE GEORGES-VÉZINA, CHICOUTIMI, QC — Artemi Kniazev had a goal and three assists leading the Chicoutimi Saguenéens to a 5-1 victory over the Baie-Comeau Drakkar in QMJHL action. Raphaël Lavoie added a goal and an assist for the Saguenéens. The Saguenéens led 1-0 at the end of the first period on a goal by Vladislav

It may not have been pretty, but Shea Theodore will take it. After the Calgary Flames rallied to score three in a row, Theodore scored the game-winning goal with 1:10 left to play to lift the Vegas Golden Knights to a 5-3 win at the Scotiabank Saddledome on Sunday. “That was big,” said Theodore, whose

TD STATION, SAINT JOHN, NB — William Dufour notched a hat trick leading the Drummondville Voltigeurs to an 8-2 victory over the Saint John Sea Dogs in QMJHL action. Xavier Simoneau added a goal and four assists for the Voltigeurs. The game was knotted 1-1 after one period, with Simoneau of the Voltigeurs and Charles

Troy Ryan was looking forward to coaching the Canadian women’s hockey team at the International Ice Hockey Federation world championship set for Halifax and Truro beginning March 31. Ryan, from Spryfield, N.S., only became the head coach two months ago, taking over from Perry Pearn. With the start of the championship just weeks away, Ryan was aware

CENTRE ROBERT-GUERTIN, GATINEAU, QC — Charles-Antoine Roy had two goals and an assist leading the Sherbrooke Phœnix to a 5-1 victory over the Gatineau Olympiques. Benjamin Tardif added three assists for the Phœnix. Tommy DaSilva made 25 saves for the Olympiques. The Phœnix led 2-1 at the end of the first period after two goals

Mikko Koskinen made 46 saves and Alex Chiasson had a goal and an assist as the Edmonton Oilers beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-1 on Saturday to move into a tie for first place in the Pacific Division with the Vegas Golden Knights. Caleb Jones, Connor McDavid and Riley Sheahan also scored for the Oilers

The women’s world hockey championship in Halifax and Truro, N.S., has been cancelled due to concerns over the spreading coronavirus, International Ice Hockey Federation president Rene Fasel has told the Associated Press. The tournament had been scheduled to start on March 31. Fasel told the AP concerns were raised regarding the health of players and

The women’s world hockey championship, scheduled for later this month in Canada, has been cancelled because of the new coronavirus. International Ice Hockey Federation president Rene Fasel told The Associated Press the decision was made by conference call Saturday. The two-week tournament was set to open March 31, with venues in Halifax and Truro, Nova

CENTRE ROBERT-GUERTIN, GATINEAU, QC — Nathan Légaré netted the game-winner leading the Baie-Comeau Drakkar to a 2-1 victory over the Gatineau Olympiques in QMJHL action. Raivis Kristians Ansons also added a goal and an assist for the Drakkar. The game was knotted 1-1 after one period, with Ansons of the Drakkar and Olivier Boutin of

Zack MacEwen scored his second goal of the night late in the third period as the Vancouver Canucks defeated the Colorado Avalanche 6-3 Friday to snap a four-game losing streak and climb back into the playoff picture in the tight NHL Western Conference. J.T. Miller and Antoine Roussel had a goal and an assist each

MONTREAL—Henri Richard, the speedy centre who won a record 11 Stanley Cups with the Montreal Canadiens, died Friday after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. He was 84. The Canadiens confirmed his death on Twitter. “The Montreal Canadiens are saddened to learn of the passing of one of the organization’s greatest legends and ambassadors, Henri

Henri Richard, the younger brother of Maurice “Rocket” Richard and a 20-year veteran of the Montreal Canadiens died Friday after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. He was 84. Although his nickname  ”The Pocket Rocket”  was in reference to his short stature (he was five-feet-seven inches tall) and a play on older brother Maurice’s nickname, Richard

EASTLINK CENTRE, CHARLOTTETOWN — Gaetan Jobin had two goals and an assist leading the Charlottetown Islanders to a 6-2 victory over the Saint John Sea Dogs in QMJHL action. Cédric Desruisseaux added a goal and an assist for the Islanders. The Islanders led 3-0 at the end of the first period led by goals from