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Oilers' Bouchard steps into new role, opportunity on power-play unit with Barrie gone

EDMONTON — Evan Bouchard has the chance to go from understudy to star. For the better part of two-plus seasons, the 23-year-old defenceman watched and learned as fellow defenceman Tyson Barrie ran the scariest power play in the NHL.

Mar 2, 2023 5:00 AM Read more >

Men’s sevens rugby team hopes Vancouver crowd provides boost up the standings

VANCOUVER — The Canadian men hope playing before a hometown crowd at this weekend’s HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series event can help pull them back from the abyss.

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WHL Roundup: Wiesblatt leads Tigers in 6-4 victory to snap Ice's 11-game win streak

MEDICINE HAT, Alta. — Oasiz Wiesblatt had two goals and two assists to lead the Medicine Hat Tigers in taking down the league-leading Winnipeg Ice 6-4 on Wednesday. Hunter St.

Mar 2, 2023 12:05 AM Read more >

Canada's Shapovalov falls to Fritz, makes second-round exit at Mexican Open

ACAPULCO, Mexico — Canada's Denis Shapovalov was handed a 6-4, 6-4 second-round loss by American Taylor Fritz at the Mexican Open Wednesday. After taking a 2-1 lead in the opening set, Shapovalov dropped the next three games.

Mar 1, 2023 10:42 PM Read more >

McDavid's historic fifth straight multi-goal game leads Oilers past Maple Leafs 5-2

EDMONTON — Connor McDavid’s goal-scoring streak has reached legendary status. McDavid had two goals and an assist for his fifth consecutive multi-goal game as the Edmonton Oilers earned a 5-2 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday.

Mar 1, 2023 9:58 PM Read more >

OHL Roundup: Gerrior, 67's top Frontenacs 5-2 to claim East Division crown

OTTAWA — Will Gerrior led the way with two goals as the Ottawa 67's clinched the East Division with a 5-2 victory over the Kingston Frontenacs on Wednesday. It's the third time in the last four seasons the 67's have won the division.

Mar 1, 2023 9:40 PM Read more >

Canada's Marino drops second-round match to China's Zhu at Monterrey Open

MONTERREY, Mexico — Canada's Rebecca Marino suffered a 7-6 (4), 2-6, 6-3 loss to China's Zhu Lin in second-round action at the Monterrey Open on Wednesday. The Vancouver native had 11 aces to one double fault.

Mar 1, 2023 7:13 PM Read more >

Canadian women earn second win at junior curling worlds

FÜSSEN, Germany — Canada's women's team earned their second win of the world junior curling championships, handing Germany a 7-6 extra-end loss on Wednesday.

Mar 1, 2023 5:49 PM Read more >

Senators are buyers after acquiring defenceman Jakob Chychrun from Coyotes

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators have acquired defenceman Jakob Chychrun form the Arizona Coyotes, signalling that they intend to make a push for an Eastern Conference wild-card spot. The deal cost the Senators a large chunk of their draft capital.

Mar 1, 2023 4:58 PM Read more >

Vancouver Canucks acquire defenceman Hronek from Detroit Red Wings for picks

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks added to their thin roster with a significant trade Wednesday, but bolstering the blue line came at a hefty price.

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