Source: TSN.ca Staff, tsn.ca, August 21, 2020 Brendan Gallagher suffered a broken jaw in Game 5 and will require surgery. Montreal Canadiens forward Brendan Gallagher has a broken jaw that will require surgery, forcing him out of the series after he was cross-checked by Philadelphia Flyers defenceman Matt Niskanen in Game 5 of their first-round… Continue reading Canadiens Gallagher Out With Broken Jaw
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Montreal Canadiens Head Coach Claude Julien Hospitalized for Chest Discomfort
Source: Daniel J. Rowe, montreal.ctvnews.ca, August 14, 2020 Julien will not be back behind the Habs bench before the end of this series. MONTREAL — Montreal Canadiens head coach Claude Julien,60, was rushed to hospital after suffering from chest discomfort following Wednesday night’s game against the Philadelphia Flyers. General Manager Marc Bergevin announced the news… Continue reading Montreal Canadiens Head Coach Claude Julien Hospitalized for Chest Discomfort
Carolina Hurricanes Win Against the Boston Bruins
Source: The Canadian Press, tsn.ca, August 14, 2020 Game 3 is Saturday. TORONTO — Dougie Hamilton slapped in the go-ahead goal with 11:30 left in the third period and No. 2 goalie James Reimer stopped 33 shots to lead the Carolina Hurricanes to a 3-2 victory over the Boston Bruins on Thursday and tie their… Continue reading Carolina Hurricanes Win Against the Boston Bruins
Bruins Beat Hurricanes in Game 1
Source: The Canadian Press, tsn.ca, August 13, 2020 Game 2 is Thursday night. TORONTO — After being told to come back the next morning because another game lasted five overtimes, the Boston Bruins didn’t want to repeat history so quickly. “We talked about trying to end this before the fifth overtime,” Patrice Bergeron said. Read… Continue reading Bruins Beat Hurricanes in Game 1
Saskatoon Family Bull Rides During COVID Pandemic
Source: Brenden Purdy, globalnews.ca, August 12, 2020 “You just try your hardest to hang on for dear life.” The COVID-19 pandemic put a halt to all sports across North America in mid-March, but not for one Saskatchewan family. The Tonitas, who live south of Saskatoon, have an interesting setup at the farm — one that… Continue reading Saskatoon Family Bull Rides During COVID Pandemic
Maple Leafs Fall to Blue Jackets in Game 5
Source: Kristen Shilton, tsn.ca, August 10, 2020 This marked the fourth time that Toronto has failed to advance past the initial stages of the postseason. TORONTO — This time, the Maple Leafs didn’t have it in them. They’d already staved off elimination once in their best-of-five qualifying-round series against Columbus, with a three-goal comeback and… Continue reading Maple Leafs Fall to Blue Jackets in Game 5
As Protests Gain Momentum NHL Players Kneel During Anthems
Source: Staff The Canadian Press, globalnews.ca, August 04, 2020 Previously, NHL players hadn’t been as visible as those in other pro sports leagues in taking the knee. Minnesota Wild defenceman Matt Dumba says he will continue to publicly protest racial injustice as the NHL returns to action in the hub cities of Edmonton and Toronto.… Continue reading As Protests Gain Momentum NHL Players Kneel During Anthems
Minnesota Wild Matt Dumba Becomes First Player to Kneel for U.S. Anthem
Source: The Canadian Press Staff Contact, ctvnews.ca, August 03, 2020 Oilers and Blackhawks players stood around the centre-ice circle for both anthems prior to the game. EDMONTON — Minnesota Wild defenceman Matt Dumba became the first NHL player to kneel for a national anthem during the league’s restart on Saturday. The Regina native made a… Continue reading Minnesota Wild Matt Dumba Becomes First Player to Kneel for U.S. Anthem
Oilers Ethan Bear Honored Heritage With Name Bar in Cree Syllabics
Source: Sportsnet Staff, sportsnet.ca, July 31, 2020 Ethan Bear honoured his Indigenous heritage during an exhibition game against the Flames. Edmonton Oilers defenceman Ethan Bear will be wearing a special jersey during Tuesday’s exhibition game against the Calgary Flames. Bear, who is from the Ochapowace Nation in southern Saskatchewan, will honour his Indigenous heritage by… Continue reading Oilers Ethan Bear Honored Heritage With Name Bar in Cree Syllabics
NHL Teams Arrive in Toronto, Edmonton Bubbles
Source: Joshua Clipperton The Canadian Press, globalnews.ca, July 27, 2020 Staff and players have checked into tightly-monitored hotels in Toronto and Edmonton. NHL players have been eager to find out what life will be like inside the bubble. They got a first taste Sunday. Read the full story here… For the latest information and for… Continue reading NHL Teams Arrive in Toronto, Edmonton Bubbles