Summary: Thatcher Demko’s return following an eight-month recovery was expected by many live sports bettors to lead the Vancouver Canucks to victory.  Instead, it turned into a mix of defensive breakdowns and struggles and a disappointing 4-3 overtime loss to the St. Louis Blues at Rogers Arena on Tuesday. Pressure on Demko The Canucks showed […]

Summary: Montreal Canadiens’ center, Kirby Dach, had been grappling with an uncharacteristic goal-scoring slump.  Over his NHL career spanning 240 games, he had never experienced such a long goalless stretch. His last victory came on October 26 when his team played against the St. Louis Blues. Since then, the 23-year-old has spent 19 goal-free games. […]

Summary: Canadian teams had a weekend to forget in the NHL as the Canucks, the Flames, the Senators, and the Jets recording defeats.  Here is a quick NHL roundup to get on track. Stars 6, Flames 2 Amid Hintz’s Goal Barrage  Roope Hintz kicked off a four-goal third period for the Dallas Stars in a […]

Summary: The Calgary Flames found themselves on the losing side of a controversial call Thursday night after an overtime goal by the St. Louis Blues was allowed to stand, despite a heated debate over goaltender interference. As expected, head coach Ryan Huska wasn’t happy. Neither was Dan Vladar. The 27-year-old Czech needed a cold shower […]

Summary: Sarah Fillier, the top overall pick in the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) draft, had a breakout performance on Wednesday night for her hockey team.  Fillier Scored Her First Two PWHL Goals  The 24-year-old born in Georgetown, Halton Hills netted her first two PWHL goals and assisted on the game-winning tally, propelling the New […]

Summary: The Ottawa Charge thrilled their home crowd with a dramatic 3-2 comeback win over the Toronto Sceptres in Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) action on Tuesday night. Ottawa Turned the Tide in the Third Period  The Ottawa Charge (1-0-1-0) started strong but began to stutter in the second period, a recurring issue from last […]

Summary: Canada’s women’s rugby sevens team is looking at a tough road ahead in Pool A at this weekend’s Cape Town Sevens.  The Canadians will square off against Australia and Brazil amid a revamped tournament structure that is expected to add another layer of difficulty to the original challenge. The Cape Town event is the […]

Summary: On the women’s side, Ottawa, Ontario Rachel Homan (35) delivered a thrilling 6-5 win over Sweden’s Anna Hasselborg in the championship game.  The match came down to Homan’s final shot, which was an expertly executed inturn tap for two points following Hasselborg’s last rock overcurl, which left the Swedish team short of their goal. […]

Summary:  In professional sports, it’s often said that head coaches focus on immediate victories, while general managers plan with an eye on the future.  By selecting Davis Alexander as the Montreal Alouettes’ starting quarterback over Cody Fajardo, GM Danny Maciocia is sending a clear message: he wants to mix short-term goals with long-term aspirations in […]

Summary: The Ottawa Senators secured a 4-3 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Wednesday night in the NHL, despite managing only 11 shots on goal. Adam Gaudette (28) led the charge with two goals, including a decisive late-game score. Linus Ullmark (31) was a fortress in the net, turning aside 36 shots to seal […]