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Montreal Canadiens' Juraj Slafkovsky is learning to trust his shot early in his NHL career

Montreal Canadiens' Juraj Slafkovsky is learning to trust his shot early in his NHL career

WASHINGTON (AP) — Juraj Slafkovsky met with Slovakia's ambassador to the U.S.
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Host team wants to make the most of a rare cross-country ski World Cup in Canada

Host team wants to make the most of a rare cross-country ski World Cup in Canada

The Canmore Nordic Centre feels like home to Antoine Cyr. The cross-country skier hopes that's to his advantage at a rare Canadian World Cup stop. The 25-year-old from Gatineau, Que.
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Mike McEwen ready for Brier spotlight as host Saskatchewan's skip

Mike McEwen ready for Brier spotlight as host Saskatchewan's skip

A Manitoba curling proverb is "the buffalo feels heavy." Expectations are high for curlers from that province on the national and international stage.
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WHL Roundup: Max Hildebrand perfect as Raiders blank Hurricanes 3-0

WHL Roundup: Max Hildebrand perfect as Raiders blank Hurricanes 3-0

PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. — Max Hildebrand earned an 18-save shutout as the Prince Albert Raiders blanked the Lethbridge Hurricanes 3-0 on Wednesday in Western Hockey League action.
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Vancouver Whitecaps, Mexico's Tigres battle to draw in Champions Cup

Vancouver Whitecaps, Mexico's Tigres battle to draw in Champions Cup

LANGFORD, B.C. — The Vancouver Whitecaps had a dream of securing a rare win against a Mexican side in the first round of the CONCACAF Champions Cup on Wednesday.
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Renata Fast helps Canada down United States 4-2 in Rivalry Series

Renata Fast helps Canada down United States 4-2 in Rivalry Series

SASKATOON — Renata Fast scored the winner as Canada reeled off three unanswered goals to rally past the United States 4-2 on Wednesday in the Rivalry Series. The victory cuts the U.S.'s lead to 3-2 in the best-of-seven series.
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OHL Roundup: Donovan McCoy helps Sudbury Wolves edge Sault Ste. Greyhounds 6-5

OHL Roundup: Donovan McCoy helps Sudbury Wolves edge Sault Ste. Greyhounds 6-5

SUDBURY, Ont. — Donovan McCoy put away the winner 12:41 into the third period as the Sudbury Wolves edged the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds 6-5 on Wednesday in Ontario Hockey League action.
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Veteran safety Brandon Alexander signs extension with Winnipeg Blue Bombers

Veteran safety Brandon Alexander signs extension with Winnipeg Blue Bombers

WINNIPEG — Veteran safety Brandon Alexander has signed a one-year extension with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Alexander will return for his seventh Canadian Football League season, all with the Blue Bombers.
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Maple Leafs score twice in 20 seconds in the third period, down Stars 5-4

Maple Leafs score twice in 20 seconds in the third period, down Stars 5-4

TORONTO — Evgenii Dadonov had just scored on a silky smooth penalty shot to pull the Dallas Stars even with under nine minutes remaining in regulation. The night was going one of two ways from there for the Maple Leafs.
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QMJHL Roundup: Peter Repcik and Sam Oliver lead Voltigeurs past Phoenix 11-1

QMJHL Roundup: Peter Repcik and Sam Oliver lead Voltigeurs past Phoenix 11-1

SHERBROOKE, Que. — Peter Repcik and Sam Oliver each had two goals and an assist as the Drummondville Voltigeurs routed the Sherbrooke Phoenix 11-1 on Wednesday in Quebec Major Junior Hockey League action.
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