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PWHL's Ottawa preps for historic league-opener against Montreal

PWHL's Ottawa preps for historic league-opener against Montreal

OTTAWA — When Brianne Jenner locks eyes with her two-year-old daughter June during her warm-up skate for Tuesday's Professional Women’s Hockey League’s game between Ottawa and Montreal, she expects to feel emotional.
World juniors a family affair for Oliver and Radek Bonk: 'I had a tear in my eye'

World juniors a family affair for Oliver and Radek Bonk: 'I had a tear in my eye'

GOTHENBURG, Sweden — Oliver Bonk remembers every word of the call. His dad, former NHL player Radek Bonk, was on the other end of the line. Oliver shared some big news — he had made Canada's roster for the world junior hockey championship.
Canada's Abigail Strate claims World Cup ski jump silver medal

Canada's Abigail Strate claims World Cup ski jump silver medal

OBERSTDORF, Germany — Canadian ski jumper Abigail Strate started 2024 off with a World Cup silver medal Monday. The 22-year-old Calgarian finished second to Austria's Eva Pinkelnig.
Marie-Philip Poulin aims for PWHL's trophy as Montreal opens inaugural season.

Marie-Philip Poulin aims for PWHL's trophy as Montreal opens inaugural season.

MONTREAL — Marie-Philip Poulin is setting high expectations.
Professional Women's Hockey League tweaks penalty, short-handed goal in rule book

Professional Women's Hockey League tweaks penalty, short-handed goal in rule book

TORONTO — The Professional Women's Hockey League rule book released hours before its first game Monday features a short-handed goal ending a power-play for the opposing team.
Canada-Czechia rematch in world junior quarterfinal; injured winger Savoie skates

Canada-Czechia rematch in world junior quarterfinal; injured winger Savoie skates

GOTHENBURG, Sweden — Alan Letang was on the edge of his seat as an assistant coach in the press box.
Naomi Osaka returns to elite tennis from a maternity break and wins her first match in Brisbane

Naomi Osaka returns to elite tennis from a maternity break and wins her first match in Brisbane

BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Motherhood has helped give Naomi Osaka a new mindset when things are getting tough on court.
It's showtime in Toronto today for new pro women's hockey league

It's showtime in Toronto today for new pro women's hockey league

TORONTO — Hype will be replaced by history and hockey this afternoon at the old Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto.
NHL roundup: Nedeljkovic, Eller help Penguins beat Islanders 3-1

NHL roundup: Nedeljkovic, Eller help Penguins beat Islanders 3-1

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Alex Nedeljkovic made 37 saves, Lars Eller scored twice and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the New York Islanders 3-1 on Sunday night in NHL action.
Flames find a way to ground Flyers in 4-3 thriller

Flames find a way to ground Flyers in 4-3 thriller

CALGARY — With two of the Calgary Flames' three highest-paid forwards mired in prolonged slumps, coach Ryan Huska flip-flopped their lines on Sunday and the shuffle paid off.