mercredi 20 septembre 2023

Why Ontario minor league hockey is looking for more diverse players

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The Ontario Minor Hockey Association says its player enrolment numbers are still down since the pandemic. Now, it's launched a new campaign to try and attract new players, including those from families who are new to Canada and didn't necessarily grow up with the sport. 



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mardi 19 septembre 2023

Wings advance to WNBA semifinals with victory over Dream in Game 2

Wings advance to WNBA semifinals with victory over Dream in Game 2

Dallas defeats Atlanta 101-74 to sweep their first-round series 2-0. The Wings will face the Las Vegas Aces in the WNBA semifinals.



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Former junior hockey coach pleads not guilty in Regina sex offence trial

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Warning: this story contains distressing details of an alleged sexual assault. The complainant testified Tuesday at the trial of a former junior hockey coach accused of sexual offences against a 17-year-old in 1988.



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Canucks trade forward Pearson, 3rd-round pick to Canadiens for goaltender DeSmith

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The Montreal Canadiens have acquired forward Tanner Pearson and a 2025 third-round pick from the Vancouver Canucks. In return, Montreal is sending goaltender Casey DeSmith.



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New beginnings and dreams coming true: 3 stories from the inaugural PWHL draft

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Ninety players were selected in the first Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) draft on Monday, in what felt like a new beginning in the world of professional women's hockey.



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lundi 18 septembre 2023

Canada defeated in 3 sets by 3rd-ranked Serbia at Olympic women's volleyball qualifier

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The Canadian women's volleyball team lost its second straight game in Olympic qualifying to Serbia on Tuesday in Ningbo, China.



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Grievance filed by NFL says players' union leaders advised running backs to fake injuries

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The NFL has filed a grievance against the NFL Players Association, alleging that union leaders, including President JC Tretter, have advised running backs to "consider feigning or exaggerating injuries" to help increase their leverage in contract negotiations.



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