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Hockey Canada: Findings of investigation into 2018 Canada junior team under appeal

Hockey Canada: Findings of investigation into 2018 Canada junior team under appeal

CALGARY — Hockey Canada says the findings of an investigative report into allegations of sexual assault involving members of the 2018 Canadian junior hockey team are under appeal.
Police arrest man on suspicion of manslaughter in death of hockey player Adam Johnson

Police arrest man on suspicion of manslaughter in death of hockey player Adam Johnson

SHEFFIELD, United Kingdom — Police in England arrested a man Tuesday on suspicion of manslaughter in the death of American ice hockey player Adam Johnson, whose neck was cut by a skate during a game.
NHL general managers talk cut-proof equipment, tweaks to 3-on-3 overtime rules

NHL general managers talk cut-proof equipment, tweaks to 3-on-3 overtime rules

TORONTO — Rod Pasma didn't see a lot of new options on the market for neck protection a month ago. The NHL's vice-president of hockey operations now has a pile of products awaiting approval after a death from a skate cut in England.
Oilers star Draisaitl fined $5,000 for 'dangerous trip' on Islanders centre Horvat

Oilers star Draisaitl fined $5,000 for 'dangerous trip' on Islanders centre Horvat

NEW YORK — The National Hockey League has fined Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl US$5,000 for a "dangerous trip" on New York Islanders centre Bo Horvat, the league announced Tuesday.
Bills fire offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey after sloppy loss to Denver drops team to 5-5

Bills fire offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey after sloppy loss to Denver drops team to 5-5

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y.
Italy faces showdown with Ukraine in Euro 2024 qualifying. Albania and Slovenia well set to advance

Italy faces showdown with Ukraine in Euro 2024 qualifying. Albania and Slovenia well set to advance

GENEVA (AP) — The final rounds of European Championship qualifiers sees defending champion Italy needing a strong finish to clinch a spot at the tournament, while Albania and Slovenia can secure surprising group victories.
Draisaitl has goal, 3 assists as Oilers beat Islanders 4-1 in Knoblauch's coaching debut

Draisaitl has goal, 3 assists as Oilers beat Islanders 4-1 in Knoblauch's coaching debut

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Leon Draisaitl had a goal and three assists, Connor McDavid had a goal and an assist, and Edmonton beat the New York Islanders 4-1 on Monday night in Kris Knoblauch’s debut as Oilers coach.
Knoblauch steers Edmonton Oilers to NHL coaching debut win over slumping Islanders

Knoblauch steers Edmonton Oilers to NHL coaching debut win over slumping Islanders

EDMONTON — Kris Knoblauch’s NHL coaching career is off to a flying start with the Edmonton Oilers.
Pascal Siakam scores season-high 39 as Raptors rally to 111-107 win over Wizards

Pascal Siakam scores season-high 39 as Raptors rally to 111-107 win over Wizards

TORONTO — Even though Pascal Siakam scored a season-high 39 points, the all-star forward still didn't get the Toronto Raptors' chain for hardest working player on the team. That honour instead went to Montreal's Chris Boucher.
WHL roundup: Kipkie nets hat trick, OT winner as Royals edge Rockets

WHL roundup: Kipkie nets hat trick, OT winner as Royals edge Rockets

VICTORIA — Justin Kipkie knocked in the game-winning goal at 2:24 in overtime as the Royals edged the Rockets. The goal marked a hat trick for Kipkie in the win. Royals goaltender Braden Holt stopped 23 of the 25 shots he faced.