By Staff The Canadian Press Posted August 6, 2023 1:06 pm Updated August 6, 2023 2:28 pm Decrease article font size Increase article font size The Montreal Canadiens have acquired the Pittsburgh Penguin’s 2025 second-round draft pick along with defenseman Jeff Petry, goaltender Casey DeSmith, and forward Nathan Legare. The trio were acquired in exchange …
The Canadian Paediatric Society is urging all hockey leagues in Canada to raise the age when bodychecking is allowed, according to a new research paper. In a report authored by University of Ottawa professor Dr. Kristian Goulet, the recommendation was made, citing studies that connect bodychecking to concussions and the severe effects of the injury. …
Hockey enthusiasts are eagerly snatching up tickets to the NHL pre-season game called the Nova Scotia Showdown, resulting in some tickets being resold for over $2,500 each. The game will feature Sidney Crosby, a three-time Stanley Cup champion, playing for the Pittsburgh Penguins against the Ottawa Senators on October 2nd at the Scotiabank Centre in …
Connor McDavid showcased his dominance throughout the NHL season. The captain of the Edmonton Oilers continued his impressive performance at the league’s awards ceremony on Monday. McDavid secured his third Hart Trophy as the NHL MVP, following his exceptional 153-point campaign. His point total is the highest in the NHL since Mario Lemieux’s 161 points …
NHL teams have made the decision not to wear special jerseys for pre-game warmups during themed nights in the upcoming season. This comes after a few players refused to wear rainbow-colored Pride jerseys this past season, causing distractions. The league’s board of governors agreed with Commissioner Gary Bettman’s view that these refusals overshadowed the teams’ …
The star goaltender of the Montreal Canadiens has officially relocated with his family out of the province. Carey Price, along with his wife Angela Price and their three young children, recently left their expansive home on Montreal’s south shore. Angela Price documented the emotional farewell on Instagram stories, capturing their neighbors waving goodbye and chasing …
Delicious Orie: A Rising Star in Boxing Is Orie destined for stardom? His extraordinary journey sets him apart from other British sportspeople. Born and raised in Russia, Orie’s family faced racial discrimination, forcing them to leave their homeland. Arriving in the Midlands with no knowledge of the language, Orie’s boxing career only took off when …
Henri Richard, a late hockey Hall of Famer with 11 Stanley Cups to his name, has now been diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). The diagnosis was made after his death at the age of 84 in 2020, with his brain being donated for study. The Concussion Legacy Foundation Canada, as reported by the Canadian …
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted June 14, 2023 1:38 pm Updated June 14, 2023 1:45 pm Decrease article font size Increase article font size Hockey Hall of Famer and Montreal Canadiens great Henri Richard has been posthumously diagnosed with stage 3 chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), as announced by the Concussion Legacy Foundation Canada on …
The Golden Knights’ games have always been a spectacle, rivaling the grandeur of the Las Vegas Strip. The team’s sword-fighting mascot takes the ice, followed by a legion of players making their entrance through the mirrored doors into the thunderous applause of the crowd. Winning the Stanley Cup has always been the goal for this …