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Patrick Ewing Jr. named head coach/GM of CEBL's Newfoundland Growlers

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Patrick Ewing Jr. will serve as head coach/GM of the Newfoundland Growlers for the franchise's inaugural 2022 Canadian Elite Basketball League season. "Patrick Ewing Jr.
Canadiens add Nick Bobrov, former NHL star Vincent Lecavalier to their front office

Canadiens add Nick Bobrov, former NHL star Vincent Lecavalier to their front office

MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens added Nick Bobrov and former NHL star Vincent Lecavalier to their front office Friday. Bobrov will serve as co-director of amateur scouting while Lecavalier becomes a special adviser to hockey operations.
Alberta bantamweight Chad (The Monster) Anheliger ready for long-awaited UFC debut

Alberta bantamweight Chad (The Monster) Anheliger ready for long-awaited UFC debut

After earning his UFC contract with a win on Dana White's Contender Series, Alberta bantamweight Chad (The Monster) Anheliger makes his UFC debut Saturday against American Jesse (Sui Generis) Strader on the undercard of a Fight Night card.

Canadian cricketers open ICC T20 World Cup Qualifier with a win over the Philippines

MUSCAT, Oman — Matthew Spoors scored a record 108 not out on his senior debut Friday as Canada defeated the Philippines by 118 runs at the ICC 2022 T20 World Cup Qualifier.
Gushue skips Canada to a bronze medal in men's curling at Beijing Olympics

Gushue skips Canada to a bronze medal in men's curling at Beijing Olympics

BEIJING — Still reeling from a semifinal loss at the Beijing Games, a passing comment from Marc Kennedy helped get the Canadian men's curling team motivated to reach the podium.
Canadian speedskater Laurent Dubreuil wins silver in men's 1,000 metres in Beijing

Canadian speedskater Laurent Dubreuil wins silver in men's 1,000 metres in Beijing

BEIJING — After just missing the Olympic podium in his signature event, Canadian speedskater Laurent Dubreuil earned a silver medal in a race that wasn't his specialty.
Miller's OT goal leads Canucks past Sharks 5-4

Miller's OT goal leads Canucks past Sharks 5-4

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — J.T. Miller scored with 2:21 remaining in overtime after Vancouver allowed a tying goal in the final second of regulation, giving the Canucks a 5-4 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Thursday night.
Oilers rout Ducks 7-3 on Draisaitl's pair, remain perfect under new coach Woodcroft

Oilers rout Ducks 7-3 on Draisaitl's pair, remain perfect under new coach Woodcroft

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have looked like a team with a new lease on life since making a coaching change last week and letting Dave Tippett go.
Josh Morrissey's 3rd-period strike sends Winnipeg Jets to 5-3 win over Seattle Kraken

Josh Morrissey's 3rd-period strike sends Winnipeg Jets to 5-3 win over Seattle Kraken

WINNIPEG — Smooth-skating Jets defenceman Josh Morrissey was the team's latest hero, leading Winnipeg to a 5-3 victory over the Seattle Kraken on Thursday night. Morrissey snapped a 3-3 tie with 6:10 left in the game to give Winnipeg a 4-3 lead.
Caufield's late heroics gives Martin St. Louis first win as Canadiens interim coach

Caufield's late heroics gives Martin St. Louis first win as Canadiens interim coach

MONTREAL — Interim head coach Martin St. Louis had said it was a dream of his to coach an NHL team.