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Draisaitl scores twice, assists another to lead Oilers to 5-1 win over Predators

Draisaitl scores twice, assists another to lead Oilers to 5-1 win over Predators

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Leon Draisaitl scored two goals and assisted another to lead the Edmonton Oilers to a 5-1 victory over the Nashville Predators on Thursday night.
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QMJHL Roundup: Sea Dogs snap Wildcats' three-game win streak with 3-2 OT victory

QMJHL Roundup: Sea Dogs snap Wildcats' three-game win streak with 3-2 OT victory

ST. JOHN, N.B. — Matteo Mann scored the game-winning goal 1:51 into overtime and the Saint John Sea Dogs edged the Moncton Wildcats 3-2 on Thursday in Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League action.
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Ovechkin scores his 858th goal and has 2 assists as the Capitals beat the Canadiens 6-3

Ovechkin scores his 858th goal and has 2 assists as the Capitals beat the Canadiens 6-3

WASHINGTON (AP) — Alex Ovechkin scored his 858th career goal and had two assists, and the Washington Capitals beat the Montreal Canadiens 6-3 on Thursday night to continue their strong start.
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B.C. Lions using adversity as fuel heading into West semifinal

B.C. Lions using adversity as fuel heading into West semifinal

SURREY, B.C. — It wasn't the regular season the B.C. Lions planned for.
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Canada's Marina Stakusic falls in straight sets in second round of Merida Open

Canada's Marina Stakusic falls in straight sets in second round of Merida Open

MÉRIDA — Canada's Marina Stakusic dropped her second-round match 6-3, 6-3 to Serbia's Nina Stojanovic on Thursday at the Merida Open tennis tournament. Stakusic of Mississauga, Ont.
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Alberta introduces bills affecting transgender people, pronouns at school

Alberta introduces bills affecting transgender people, pronouns at school

EDMONTON — Alberta has introduced a trio of bills focusing on transgender people and students using preferred pronouns.
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New Elks president, CEO Morris vows to curb turnover of players and staff in Edmonton

New Elks president, CEO Morris vows to curb turnover of players and staff in Edmonton

EDMONTON — Chris Morris played each and every snap of his 14-year CFL career wearing Edmonton’s green and gold. He won three Grey Cups, and described the team as a family.
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Major League Rugby champion New England Free Jacks add to Canadian content

Major League Rugby champion New England Free Jacks add to Canadian content

QUINCY — The MLR champion New England Free Jacks have added to their Canadian content, signing Brock Webster and Josiah Morra for the 2025 season.
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Oliveira, Mitchell named as finalists for CFL outstanding player award

Oliveira, Mitchell named as finalists for CFL outstanding player award

TORONTO — Another year, another dual nomination for Brady Oliveira. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers running back is the West Division's nominee for the CFL's outstanding player and top Canadian.
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Musse, Bekker repeat as finalists for CPL Players' Player of the Year Award

Musse, Bekker repeat as finalists for CPL Players' Player of the Year Award

Cavalry FC's Ali Musse, last year's winner, and Forge FC captain Kyle Bekker, runner-up in 2023, are among the 10 finalists for the Canadian Premier League's Players’ Player of the Year award, the lone CPL award decided by the players.
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