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Alberta likely to be host of IIHF Women's World Ch

All is not lost for the Women's World Championship

With the 2021 Women’s World Hockey Championship now planned for Aug. 20-31 at a site to be determined in Canada, it appears Alberta is the frontrunner to host the event.
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CEO Scott Smith leaves Hockey Canada, entire board

CEO Scott Smith leaves Hockey Canada, entire board steps down - Sportsnet.ca

Hockey Canada announced Tuesday that CEO Scott Smith, who came under fire for how Hockey Canada has handled allegations of sexual assaults by two Canadian world junior teams, has left the organization. All Hockey Canada board members have also agreed to step down "to make room for a new slate of directors."
Ovechkin reaches 40 goals again in Capitals game a
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@sportsa · Ice Hockey · 3:11am - 19 Feb 2019

10-40 El Capitan. Ovechkin Hits Yet Another Milestone Over The Weekend

Alex Ovechkin became the fourth NHL player to reach 40 goals in at least 10 seasons when he scored for the Washington Capitals in a 5-2 loss to the Anaheim Ducks at Honda Center on Sunday.
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Howard makes 32 saves, Red Wings top Predators
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@sportsa · Ice Hockey · 6:37am - 13 Feb 2019

Red Wings Take Flight Against Hobbled Predators

NASHVILLE -- Jimmy Howard made 32 saves, and Luke Glendening had a goal and an assist for the Detroit Red Wings in a 3-2 win against the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena on Tuesday.
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Community mourns beloved doctor, family and worker

Former NFL player Phillip Adams was suspect in killing of 5 in South Carolina shooting, official says

Former NFL player Phillip Adams shot six people -- killing five, including a prominent doctor, his wife and their two young grandchildren -- at the physician's South Carolina home Wednesday before killing himself in his own family's home nearby, authorities said.
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Duke basketball head coach Mike Krzyzewski to reti

Duke basketball head coach Mike Krzyzewski to retire in 2022, according to reports

Duke University's Mike Krzyzewski, the all-time winningest coach in men's Division I college basketball, is set to retire following the Blue Devils upcoming 2021-2022 season, according to a news release from the university.
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Black History Month spotlight: Carter perfect fit
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@sportsa · Ice Hockey · 11:42pm - 09 Feb 2019

NHL Black History Month Honours Former Canuck Anson Carter

As part of the NHL's celebration of Black History Month, NHL.com will highlight great moments and important figures in black hockey history each day throughout February. Pioneers like Willie O'Ree, Angela James and Grant Fuhr will be featured.Today we look at Anson Carter's one season on a line with Henrik and Daniel Sedin.
Do You Knuckle Puck?

Do You Knuckle Puck?

Learn how to Knuckle Puck with Kenan Thompson, cast from The Mighty Ducks movies and the Ducks. AnaheimDucks.com/SilverCelebration for more!
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Oilers stop 6-game losing streak with win over Wil
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@sportsa · Ice Hockey · 6:56am - 08 Feb 2019

Something To Celebrate. Edmonton Picks Up A Rare Win In Minny

Darnell Nurse gave reeling Edmonton an early boost by scoring 2:15 into the first period, and the Oilers stopped a six-game losing streak with a 4-1 victory Thursday night over Minnesota that sent the Wild to their fourth straight loss.
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Nunavut caps 'once-in-a-lifetime' week with histor

Nunavut caps 'once-in-a-lifetime' week with historic win at Canada Winter Games

Nunavut's boys hockey team won its first ever game at the Canada Winter Games on Sunday — making history in the process.It's a week that both coaches and players have described as "once-in-a-lifetime," so the historic victory was only fitting.Josie Cote led the way with a pair of goals and an assist in a hard-hitting affair, and goaltender Inuuki Burke stopped 33 shots in a 5–3 win over Team Yukon."We come into this tournament as underdogs — it's our first time, it's a big opportunity for us, and the greatest thing was winning our first game in our first Canada Games appearance," Cote said."It feels amazing!"And that's quite the statement considering the week Team Nunavut had leading up to its first game.The team held a three-day training camp in Ottawa earlier in the week, highlighted by a practice at the Canadian Tire Centre — home of the Ottawa Senators — with former Senators Chris Neil and Chris Phillips joining them on the ice as honorary coaches.> That is the best team game I've ever seen a bunch of kids from the middle of nowhere play in my entire life. \- Martin Joy, Nunavut boys hockey team head coachThey capped the day by watching the Senators take on the Carolina Hurricanes — another first for many on the team."A lot of us have never watched an NHL game," said team captain Max Joy. "We're all super excited and grateful.""It was a great experience to meet the NHLers, [and] getting a chance to skate on the Canadian Tire Centre is a great experience. I loved it," Cote added.'Lay it out on the ice'While the boys hockey team has measured expectations on how deep it can make it in the tournament, the team's focus is to soak in the experience and not worry too much on mistakes."I think for us, first year there, there's a lot of pressure on the guys," said head coach Martin Joy."So our job there is just composure as a team and to go out there and compete hard."Five different communities are represented on the team: Iqaluit, Rankin Inlet, Coral Harbour, Chesterfield Inlet, and Whale Cove. Few of the players have competed in organized hockey.Coach Joy said the group is "tight-knit" and have been playing together for about five years."Based on our geography and the culture of where we're from, it's an amazing opportunity for these boys to get a chance to come and participate in an event that's life-changing," Joy said."We've already surprised ourselves so far getting to where we are after 4 years of work, and we're just excited to get there and lay it all out on the ice."'Best team game I've ever seen'Bradley Fraser, Brayden Uluqsi, and Max Joy all scored for Nunavut in its win against Yukon, before Cote scored the go-ahead-goal midway through the third period on the power play.Cote later sealed the win with an empty net goal with just 10 seconds left.In the dressing room after the game, Martin Joy triumphantly held up the game puck to start his post-game speech.He said no matter what happens from there on out, the puck would be framed and mounted with a picture of the entire team around it."That is the best team game I've ever seen a bunch of kids from the middle of nowhere play in my entire life," he told his team, who erupted in cheers.
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@sportsa · Ice Hockey · 1:48am - 09 Feb 2019

Ah, the good ole days. Gretzky punched by Dave Taylor - Nov 6,1985