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Ottawa Redblacks release veteran American defensive back Brandin Dandridge

Ottawa Redblacks release veteran American defensive back Brandin Dandridge

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Redblacks released veteran American defensive back Brandin Dandridge on Wednesday. Dandridge, 28, appeared in nine regular-season games in 2024, registering 28 tackles, two interceptions and a forced fumble.
Teen striker Kaylee Hunter the latest to join Toronto entry in Northern Super League

Teen striker Kaylee Hunter the latest to join Toronto entry in Northern Super League

TORONTO — The hits keep coming for teenage striker Kaylee Hunter. Last year the Calgary native — then 16 — was the youngest player invited to a Canadian under-20 camp in Germany.
Flames burned by costly miscues against Capitals

Flames burned by costly miscues against Capitals

CALGARY — The Calgary Flames battled toe-to-toe with the NHL's No. 1 team on Tuesday, but a rare gaffe by veteran forward Blake Coleman cost them.

Logan Thompson stops 32 shots and Capitals down Flames 3-1

CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Logan Thompson made 32 saves, Pierre-Luc Dubois, Dylan Strome and Aliaksei Protas scored goals, and the Washington Capitals beat the Calgary Flames 3-1 on Tuesday night.
Hot Thompson helps Capitals douse the Flames 3-1

Hot Thompson helps Capitals douse the Flames 3-1

CALGARY — Logan Thompson's remarkable run in goal continued on Tuesday as he made 32 saves to backstop the Washington Capitals to a 3-1 victory over the Calgary Flames.
Alberta pension manager cuts 19 employees, including DEI program lead

Alberta pension manager cuts 19 employees, including DEI program lead

EDMONTON — Alberta's public pension manager has laid off 19 employees and cut their positions, including the role of running its diversity, equity and inclusion program. A spokesperson for the Alberta Investment Management Corp.
Edmonton man brain-injured in Caribbean bar attack back home but missing skull piece

Edmonton man brain-injured in Caribbean bar attack back home but missing skull piece

EDMONTON — An Edmonton man who suffered a traumatic brain injury in a bar room attack at a Caribbean island resort has returned to Canada, but without part of his skull, his mother says.
Alberta COVID panel strikes the name of contributor from report, issues correction

Alberta COVID panel strikes the name of contributor from report, issues correction

EDMONTON — A panel commissioned by the Alberta government has struck the name of an expert contributor from its COVID-19 report, saying it was included "in error." The report, released without notice Friday, was updated Tuesday to say Dr.
Oilers' Pickard pulling out all the stops in prime time

Oilers' Pickard pulling out all the stops in prime time

EDMONTON — It has taken a long time for Calvin Pickard to finally find a secure position in an NHL net, but it is safe to say he has been everything the Edmonton Oilers could have asked for and more this season.
Perry scores winner as Oilers rally to edge Kraken 4-2

Perry scores winner as Oilers rally to edge Kraken 4-2

EDMONTON — Mattias Ekholm had a goal and an assist as the Edmonton Oilers overcame a bad start to edge the Seattle Kraken 4-2 on Monday for their third win in a row.