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McNiven, Rocket blank AHL Senators 4-0 to extend win streak

McNiven, Rocket blank AHL Senators 4-0 to extend win streak

OTTAWA — Michael McNiven only had to make 12 saves for the shutout as the Laval Rocket blanked the Belleville Senators 3-0 on Friday in American Hockey League play.
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Canada's proposed sports betting law could generate taxes, protect consumers: experts

Canada's proposed sports betting law could generate taxes, protect consumers: experts

Canadians should soon be able to place a wager on the outcome of an NHL game thanks to what experts say is an overdue change to the country's laws on sports betting.
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CF Montreal hopes to open 2-0 for the first time in five years

CF Montreal hopes to open 2-0 for the first time in five years

CF Montreal spread its offence around in its 4-2 thumping of Toronto FC last weekend, and will be looking to do the same Saturday at Nashville as it tries for a rare 2-0 start to the MLS season.
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Flames game versus Canadiens going ahead despite positive COVID test

Flames game versus Canadiens going ahead despite positive COVID test

CALGARY — The Montreal Canadiens were ready to play the Calgary Flames on Friday evening despite a Calgary player testing positive for COVID-19. The Flames called off their morning skate.
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IIHF head defends lack of Plan B for cancelled women's world hockey championship

IIHF head defends lack of Plan B for cancelled women's world hockey championship

International Ice Hockey Federation president Rene Fasel says the cancelled women's world hockey championship did not have a Plan B because it didn't appear there was need for one, and it wasn't logistically or financially possible.
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Canada names futsal roster for CONCACAF qualifier in Guatemala

Canada names futsal roster for CONCACAF qualifier in Guatemala

Veteran Ian Bennett, named MVP of the Major Arena Soccer League this season, leads Canada's roster for the CONCACAF Futsal Championship next month in Guatemala.
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CFLPA adds longtime CFL equipment manager Dwayne Mandrusiak to help improve standards

CFLPA adds longtime CFL equipment manager Dwayne Mandrusiak to help improve standards

Dwayne Mandrusiak is back in football. Mandrusiak joined the CFL Players' Association on Friday as an equipment safety adviser. He was let go in September by the Edmonton Football Team after 49 years as the franchise's equipment manager.
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Boucher diagnosed with sprained MCL, will miss next three games at least

Boucher diagnosed with sprained MCL, will miss next three games at least

MIAMI — Toronto Raptors forward Chris Boucher will miss at least the next three games with a sprained MCL in his left knee. Boucher suffered the injury when he landed awkwardly in Wednesday's victory over Brooklyn.
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Toronto FC, Whitecaps meet Saturday with limited reinforcements possible

Toronto FC, Whitecaps meet Saturday with limited reinforcements possible

Toronto FC and the Vancouver Whitecaps, who opened the MLS season missing some big names, could get limited reinforcements for their meeting Saturday in Orlando.
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Leafs' Tavares set to 'pay it forward' in new partnership with Special Olympics

Leafs' Tavares set to 'pay it forward' in new partnership with Special Olympics

TORONTO — John Tavares looks back fondly on the casual lunchtime chats and classroom visits where he would lend a hand with school work. And the ball hockey games. Oh, those ball hockey games.
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