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Ken Holland says he plans to see out his contract as Edmonton Oilers general manager, which enters its fifth and final year next season. He isn’t sure what comes next. Asked Wednesday if he’d extend his commitment to the Oilers for 2024 and beyond, he said: “I can’t answer that, flat out.” Holland, who was

TAMPERE, Finland (AP) — The United States maintained a perfect record at the ice hockey world championship by beating Austria 4-1 on Wednesday for a fourth straight victory in the group stage. Lane Hutson and Nick Perbix contributed a goal and an assist each while Rocco Grimaldi and Carter Mazur also scored for the Americans,

The Arizona Coyotes’ bid for a new arena appears to be dead. In the first release of results from Tuesday’s referendum, voters in the Phoenix suburb of Tempe were strongly against three propositions to build a $2.3-billion entertainment district that would include a new arena for the Coyotes. Opposition to the three propositions had a

SEATTLE – The Seattle Thunderbirds jumped on the visiting Winnipeg ICE early and often as they chalked up a 6-3 win and grabbed a 2-1 lead in the Western Hockey League Championship Series on Tuesday night. Jeremy Hanzel led Seattle’s attack with two goals and an assist. Kyle Crnkovic, Brad Lambert, Jared Davidson and Dylan

Members of Kitigan Zibi Anishinābeg are meeting with multiple groups bidding to own the Ottawa Senators to discuss a potential partnership, CBC News has learned. Chief Dylan Whiteduck confirmed he met with the group behind the bid led by Los Angeles-based producer Neko Sparks and rapper Snoop Dogg on Monday morning. Representatives from the First Nation are

TORONTO – The Toronto Six have re-signed goaltender Elaine Chuli to a two-year contract. Chuli posted a 12-5-2 record with a 2.61 goals-against average and .917 save percentage last season as Toronto finished second in the Premier Hockey Federation standings. She went 3-1 with a shutout and posted a 2.20 GAA and a .920 save

Kyle Dubas has made plenty of high-profile moves in his time with the Maple Leafs. From big-money signings to blockbuster trades to firing a Stanley Cup-winning coach, he’s been at the centre of the action since being elevated to the general manager’s role in Toronto five years ago. His next decision will have a major

PETERBOROUGH, Ont. – Tucker Robertson’s goal at 2:32 of overtime lifted the Peterborough Petes to a 6-5 come-from-behind victory over the visiting London Knights on Monday night in the Ontario Hockey League’s Championship Series. The Petes, who lost the best-of-seven series opener 3-0, have now won two straight to lead the series 2-1. Chase Stillman

Wyatt Johnston is no longer a teenager, not that he’s played like one at all during his rookie season with a Dallas Stars team that is headed to the Western Conference final. A day after his 20th birthday, Johnston scored a crucial goal for the Stars off a hard ricochet in their 2-1 victory over

TAMPERE, Finland (AP) — The United States had to fight hard to overcome Germany 3-2 for a third victory in three games at the ice hockey world championship on Monday. Canada had to dig even deeper to prevail against Slovakia 2-1 in a shootout. Matt Coronatto, Sean Farrell and Ronnie Attard each scored for the

A lone Vegas Golden Knights fan could be heard as Edmonton’s Rogers Place descended into silence Sunday. “Skinn-errrr, Skinn-errrr,” was the one-man chant. Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner was the target from somewhere in the upper bowl. Perhaps it was a disgruntled Oilers fan. Skinner was replaced by Jack Campbell before the third period of

EDMONTON – The Vegas Golden Knights have eliminated the Edmonton Oilers from Stanley Cup contention with a 5-2 win tonight at Rogers Place. The Golden Knights take the best-of-seven Pacific Division final four games to two. Jonathan Marchessault scored a hat trick for Vegas, which will meet the winner of the series between the Dallas

The Edmonton Oilers have been eliminated from the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs following a 5-2 loss to the visiting Golden Knights on Sunday. Vegas clinched a spot in the Western Conference finals by winning the series in six games. Reilly Smith scored early to put Vegas up 1-0, but Edmonton finished the first period on top

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Rod Brind’Amour felt comfortable all season distributing the Carolina Hurricanes’ goaltending load primarily between a pair of reliable veterans who were good enough to push his team to the league’s second-best record. Things have looked different by necessity through the Stanley Cup Playoffs so far. Carolina leaned on Antti Raanta through

For their first venture into the Stanley Cup playoffs, the Seattle Kraken are giving their fans quite the exciting, yet stressful experience. Two playoff series. And now, a second Game 7. “That’s all you can ask for. These games are what makes playoff hockey fun,” Seattle’s Jordan Eberle said. Eberle scored twice, Eeli Tolvanen had

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Vegas Golden Knights have the Edmonton Oilers on the playoff ropes in their second-round series. The Oilers need a win at home Sunday to avoid elimination and force a Game 7 finale in Las Vegas on Tuesday. Edmonton is the only Canadian team left in Stanley Cup contention this year

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Jack Eichel had a goal and two assists, and the Vegas Golden Knights moved one win from the Western Conference Final after beating the Edmonton Oilers 4-3 on Friday night. Mark Stone, Reilly Smith and Nic Hague also scored, and Jonathan Marchessault tied a franchise playoff record with three assists for

A three-goal burst in the second period spurred the Vegas Golden Knights to Friday’s 4-3 win and pushed the Edmonton Oilers to the brink of elimination from the NHL playoffs. Vegas took a 3-2 lead in the best-of-seven Pacific Division final. The Oilers need a Game 6 win at home Sunday to send the series