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Toronto Maple Leafs send Fraser Minten back to WHL's Kamloops Blazers

Toronto Maple Leafs send Fraser Minten back to WHL's Kamloops Blazers

Fraser Minten's first NHL taste as come to an end. The Toronto Maple Leafs announced Friday the 19-year-old centre has been reassigned to the Western Hockey League's Kamloops Blazers.
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Senators lose two more defencemen in Chabot, Brannstrom to injuries

Senators lose two more defencemen in Chabot, Brannstrom to injuries

PITTSBURGH — The Ottawa Senators are down two more defencemen due to injury. Head coach D.J. Smith told reporters Friday that Thomas Chabot fractured his hand and will likely miss six weeks.
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'I can't breathe:' Report says Quebec hockey player forced to mimic George Floyd

'I can't breathe:' Report says Quebec hockey player forced to mimic George Floyd

GATINEAU, Que. — Quebec Sports Minister Isabelle Charest says she was "deeply shocked" by a report that a young Black hockey player in the province was made to say, "I can't breathe," as a teammate knelt on his neck.
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Ex-Canadiens, Oilers recall first Heritage Classic two decades on: 'It was so cold'

Ex-Canadiens, Oilers recall first Heritage Classic two decades on: 'It was so cold'

Jose Theodore just wanted a keepsake. He didn't envision the idea becoming iconic.
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Huge majority of Proline bettors behind Toronto Raptors this season

Huge majority of Proline bettors behind Toronto Raptors this season

TORONTO — The NBA regular season has begun and Proline bettors have plenty of optimism regarding the Toronto Raptors this year. According to the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp., over 95 per cent of money is on the Raptors over 36.
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Coyotes' Travis Dermott on using Pride tape, forcing NHL's hand: 'Had to be done'

Coyotes' Travis Dermott on using Pride tape, forcing NHL's hand: 'Had to be done'

Travis Dermott had a lot on his mind as he carefully wrapped the shaft of his hockey stick with rainbow-coloured tape.
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Goalkeeper Melissa Dagenais savours first Canada women's soccer camp close to home

Goalkeeper Melissa Dagenais savours first Canada women's soccer camp close to home

MONTREAL — A first-time call-up to the Canadian national team is always something special, even more so if it comes in your backyard. That's the enviable situation that goalkeeper Melissa Dagenais finds herself this week.
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Study: Touchdown Atlantic generated $10-million economic impact

Study: Touchdown Atlantic generated $10-million economic impact

TORONTO — This year's edition of Touchdown Atlantic had an overall economic impact of $10 million, according to an independent study by Sport Tourism Canada. The study said the overall impact included over $7.
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Canada's Kerri Einarson aims to reach top step of Pan Continental podium

Canada's Kerri Einarson aims to reach top step of Pan Continental podium

Kerri Einarson has been a force on the Canadian women's curling scene in recent years with four straight national titles — and counting — on her resume. She's hoping to start matching those strong domestic results at major international competitions.
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Even without poutine and ketchup chips, 4 players from Toronto aim to get Miami back to NCAAs

Even without poutine and ketchup chips, 4 players from Toronto aim to get Miami back to NCAAs

CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — There are some serious complaints being aired by a handful of Miami women’s basketball players. For example, finding good poutine in South Florida isn’t easy. Ketchup-flavoured potato chips aren’t in most stores.
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