National Sports

Canada is enduring a war of attrition at the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand. But coach Kevin Rouet's team has yet to stumble. The third-ranked Canadian women (2-0-0) wrap up Pool B play Saturday night against the sixth-ranked U.S.

Canada will learn its path at next year's Women's World Cup early Saturday with coach Bev Priestman and Canada Soccer general secretary Earl Cochrane in the audience for the draw in Auckland, New Zealand.

TORONTO — Christian Koloko could barely peel his eyes away from his phone in the Raptors locker-room after Wednesday's game. Toronto's rookie had just made his NBA debut, and although it was 3 a.m.

NORTH BAY, Ont. — Vinzenz Rohrer and Jack Matier each recorded a goal and an assist as the Ottawa 67's continued their unbeaten run with a 4-2 win over the North Bay Battalion Thursday.

MONCTON, N.B. — Yoan Loshing capped off his hat trick with the game-winning goal in overtime as the Moncton Wildcats defeated the Val-d'Or Foreurs on Thursday.

MOOSE JAW, Sask. — Cole Jordan led the way with two goals as the Moose Jaw Warriors earned a 5-2 victory over the Regina Pats on Thursday.

CALGARY — Led by strong individual performances including Ramus Dahlin's record-setting start to the season, the Buffalo Sabres have looked the part of a more formidable opponent than years past.

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Jack Eichel scored twice, Adin Hill made 26 saves and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Winnipeg Jets 5-2 on Thursday night. Eichel had his third multi-goal game in 39 contests since joining Vegas last season.

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LAS VEGAS (AP) — Jack Eichel scored twice, Adin Hill made 26 saves and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Winnipeg Jets 5-2 on Thursday night. Eichel has his third multi-goal game in 39 contests since joining Vegas last season.