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Christine Sinclair calls time on international career in emotional farewell game

VANCOUVER — Christine Sinclair went out the way she wanted to. With a win. But there were also tears, a bumper crowd of 48,112, and a little Celine Dion on Tuesday.

Dec 6, 2023 12:18 AM Read more >

NHL roundup: Eklund's OT goal, Hertl's hat trick lift Sharks over Islanders

NEW YORK (AP) — William Eklund scored in the closing seconds of overtime, Tomas Hertl had a hat trick and the San Jose Sharks erased a three-goal, third-period deficit to defeat the New York Islanders 5-4 on Tuesday night.

Dec 6, 2023 12:06 AM Read more >

Soccer fans gather in Vancouver to celebrate Sinclair's final game for Canada

VANCOUVER — Christine Sinclair took part in her final Canadian women's national team game on Tuesday, with fans from all over the globe flocking to see her play. Nicole Safranski is visiting with three others from Portland, Ore.

Dec 5, 2023 11:43 PM Read more >

Hughes brothers talk importance of family as they make NHL history

VANCOUVER — Quinn Hughes maintains he is treating it as "one more game." Jack Hughes pointed out the rareness of making the NHL, let alone three brothers all playing in the league, while Luke Hughes said it's something he's dreamt of his entire life.

Dec 5, 2023 11:31 PM Read more >

Minnesota Wild keep winning after coaching change, douse Flames 5-2

CALGARY — The Minnesota Wild extended their win streak since a coaching change to four straight with a 5-2 victory Tuesday over the host Calgary Flames.

Dec 5, 2023 11:00 PM Read more >

WHL roundup: Wheat Kings plow past visiting Rebels 5-2

BRANDON, Man. — Nate Danielson scored twice, Roger McQueen had two assists and the Brandon Wheat Kings rolled past the visiting Red Deer Rebels 5-2 in Western Hockey League action on Tuesday night.

Dec 5, 2023 10:37 PM Read more >

Tkachuk, Tarasenko help Senators rout Rangers 6-2

OTTAWA — A 6-2 win over the best team in the National Hockey League is exactly what the Ottawa Senators needed for a confidence boost.

Dec 5, 2023 9:07 PM Read more >

Heise scores twice, Minnesota edges Toronto in PWHL scrimmage

UTICA, N.Y. — Taylor Heise scored twice as Minnesota defeated Toronto in a Professional Women's Hockey League pre-season scrimmage on Tuesday. The final score was listed at 5-5, but Minnesota finished regulation up 5-4 before Toronto won a shootout.

Dec 5, 2023 8:52 PM Read more >

OHL roundup: Mercer helps Rangers roll over Storm 5-2

KITCHENER, Ont. — Cameron Mercer scored twice, Matthew Sop and Hunter Brzustewicz each chipped in with two assists, and the Kitchener Rangers defeated the visiting Guelph Storm 5-2 in Ontario Hockey League action on Tuesday night.

Dec 5, 2023 8:08 PM Read more >

QMJHL roundup: Milota nets shutout as Eagles beat Islanders 3-0

CHARLOTTETOWN — The visiting Cape Breton Eagles scored twice in the first period and got a 36-save performance from Jakub Milota to beat the Charlottetown Islanders 3-0 in the lone Quebec Major Junior Hockey League game on Tuesday night.

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