Canada finished pool play at 3-0 after a 7-1 win over host Czech Republic on Wednesday at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup under-18 men’s hockey tournament. Hendrix Lapierre of Gatineau, Que., had his second straight three-point performance (one goal, two assists), while Quinton Byfield of Newmarket, Ont., scored two goals. Cole Perfetti, Connor McClennon, Ridly Greig
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Inside a Montreal studio on Rue Saint-Francois-Xavier, an artist doesn’t put her name on her work; instead, names are her work. Louise St. Jacques is the personal engraver of the Stanley Cup, the trophy’s artisan scribe. She is one of just four people to ever officially have the job. “I am very fortunate and proud
Canada improved to 2-0 at the Gretzky Hlinka Cup under-18 men’s hockey tournament with an 8-0 win over Switzerland on Tuesday. Cole Perfetti of Whitby, Ont., and Hendrix Lapierre of Gatineau, Que., scored two goals apiece for Canada, while goalie Dylan Garand of Victoria notched the shutout with just eight saves. Canada, which opened the
Veteran defenceman Kevin Shattenkirk has signed a one-year, $1.75 million US contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning after being bought out by the New York Rangers. Lightning vice-president and general manager Julien BriseBois announced the deal Monday. Shattenkirk said he chose the Lightning from among six or seven NHL teams interested in signing him and compared
Cole Perfetti says Canada’s decisive 6-0 win over Finland at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup on Monday shows the what the team is made of. “It was good to get the first win. It was a big win for us because we know how good Finland is, so to get the first one under our belt
NEW YORK—Amanda Kessel, like most elite women’s hockey players, grew up playing on boy’s teams. There were few female role models as all her coaches were male. She usually had a separate locker room from the rest of her teammates, and in some rinks she had to get dressed in a public bathroom. “I didn’t
OTTAWA—The Ottawa Senators traded goalie Mike Condon to the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday for the contract of veteran forward Ryan Callahan. Callahan has one season left on his deal and was placed on long-term injured reserve after suffering a career-ending back injury and a degenerative back disease diagnosis this past season. As part of
The Ottawa Senators traded goalie Mike Condon to the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday for the contract of veteran forward Ryan Callahan. Callahan has one season left on his deal and was placed on long-term injured reserve after suffering a career-ending back injury and a degenerative back disease diagnosis this past season. As part of
CHICAGO—Four-time Stanley Cup-winning forward Chris Kunitz has retired after 15 seasons in the NHL. The 39-year-old Regina native, who played for Chicago last season, will stay with the Blackhawks as a player development adviser. Kunitz won the Stanley Cup with the Anaheim Ducks in 2007 and with the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2009, 2016 and 2017.
Fifteen-year NHL veteran Chris Kunitz retired from hockey Tuesday and was hired by the Chicago Blackhawks as an advisor. Kunitz, 39, won the Stanley Cup four times (2007 with the Anaheim Ducks; 2009, 2016, and 2017 with the Pittsburgh Penguins) and an Olympic Gold Medal with Canada in 2014. Kunitz was undrafted out of Ferris
PLYMOUTH, MICH.—Alexis Lafreniere has allowed his mind to wander, if ever so slightly, beyond what’s right in front of him. And it’s hard to blame the always-smiling 17-year-old phenom. Lafreniere is not only projected to be first overall pick at the 2020 NHL draft, the event will be held at the Bell Centre in Montreal
PLYMOUTH, MICH.—There have been moments in Joe Veleno’s young hockey career where he questioned the decision. At the time, however, it was all he wanted. The native of Kirkland, Que., had just registered a 16-goal, 52-point season in 41 games with his midget-AAA team in 2014-15, and felt ready for a big leap forward. The
To prepare you for the opening of NHL training camps in mid-September, CBC Sports will do a deep dive on each of the seven Canadian-based clubs every Thursday. Today, we examine the Edmonton Oilers. If Peter Chiarelli can make a bad situation worse in 45 months, new general manager Ken Holland needs time to build the Oilers
CALGARY—Quinton Byfield is a bow-tie man. The Sudbury Wolves forward collects them. “Probably own 20 and funky ones too,” he said. Byfield might push the sartorial envelope at the 2020 NHL draft in Montreal. “I’ll probably get a special one for that,” he predicted. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW The Canadian Hockey League and Ontario Hockey League
Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi says if citizens aren’t happy with a deal to pay for half of a new home for the Flames, they can register their discontent come election time. “Ultimately, especially on an issue like this where the public is so split, we really do have to rely on our elected officials to
PLYMOUTH, MICH.—Olivier Rodrigue is fine with the weight of a hockey nation resting on his lean shoulders. In truth, it’s a responsibility he’s always craved. “I embrace the challenge,” said the 19-year-old goalie from Chicoutimi, Que. “I want to be the guy saving everyone.” Rodrigue is one of four Canadian netminders hoping to turn heads
Cassie Campbell-Pascall owns many milestones in Canadian sport. As captain of Team Canada, she helped deliver some of the sweetest wins in national hockey history. She extended her fame and leadership when she became the first woman to do colour commentary for Hockey Night in Canada. Her career in the broadcast booth, like her time on
MINNEAPOLIS—A person with direct knowledge of the decision tells The Associated Press the Minnesota Wild have fired general manager Paul Fenton after just one season. The person spoke to The AP on condition of anonymity Tuesday because the team had yet to make the formal announcement. The Athletic first reported the news. Fenton’s lone year