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Leafs' Komisarek mum on assault allegations
In following the advice given to him by Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brian Burke, defenceman Mike Komisarek has opted not to address any of the allegations raised by an Internet report claiming he punched a woman inside a Los Angeles nightclub duri
Canucks welcome Flames at home
Just over a week ago, the Vancouver Canucks were one of the hottest teams in the NHL. Now, they're in position to match their longest losing streak of the season.
Ford brothers revive dream of NFL franchise in TorontoHaving promised Toronto a subway in every pot, the end of property taxes and the rise of the car over transit, Mayor Rob Ford and brother Doug are now tilting at a decades-old impossible dream. They want an NFL franchise in Toronto.
Sharks down Canucks in shootout
The San Jose Sharks are far too desperate right now to be intimidated by an opposing team's place in the NHL standings. "We don't care who we play," Joe Thornton said after Thursday's 2-1 shootout win over the Vancouver Canucks that left him with a four-s
Avalanche overcome Canucks in OT
David Jones scored twice, including the winner at 2:52 in overtime, as the Colorado Avalanche snapped a four-game skid against Vancouver, beating the Canucks 4-3 on Tuesday night.
Lidstrom, Staal named NHL all-star team captainsThe NHL's all-star teams will be selected by Eric Staal and Nicklas Lidstrom.
They have been named captains for the Jan. 30 game at RBC Center in Raleigh and will lead teams carrying their name.
Staal plays for the hometown Carolina Hurricanes whi
Wild goalie shuts door on Canucks
The Minnesota Wild are the only blemish on the Vancouver Canucks' division record. Anton Khudobin stopped 32 shots for his first career shutout and Minnesota beat Vancouver again, 4-0 Sunday night.
Canucks bounce back with big win over Caps
So much for any concerns about how the Vancouver Canucks would react to their first regulation loss in five weeks. Playing with five defencemen for most of the game and facing a potent Washington Capitals attack, the Canucks rallied behind goalie Roberto
2012 Alberta world juniors sold out
Some junior hockey fans were in for a big disappointment on Thursday. All ticket packages made available for the 2012 World Junior Hockey tournament in Alberta are now sold out, Hockey Canada announced.
NHL goalies are getting bigger and biggerBigger wasn’t always better.
But somewhere along the way, starting in the mid-1990s, NHL goaltenders began to grow, filling hockey’s standard four-by-six-foot goal more and more every year.
Crosby to miss at least a week with concussion
Pittsburgh Penguins superstar Sidney Crosby was scratched from Thursday night's 2-1 shootout loss against the Montreal Canadiens and sent back home to Pittsburgh to be evaluated by team doctors for a mild concussion, coach Dan Bylsma said after the game.
Hockey player dies of heart attack during game
"Ray the Rat" died doing what he loved. Sixty-year-old Ray Desjardins, known as "Ray the Rat" to friends, suffered a heart attack during a recreational hockey game at the Sandy Hill Arena in Ottawa late Thursday night. He collapsed and died on the ice.
Oilers hope 8 is too much for Canucks
The Vancouver Canucks have beaten the Edmonton Oilers three times this season as they look to extend their season-long winning streak on Friday night, but the games have been close.
Delirious Russian junior hockey team kicked off flight
Quoting airport sources, The Buffalo News reports that the newly minted world junior champions were not allowed to board a flight from Buffalo Niagara International Airport because their disruptive behaviour posed a safety threat.
Late game collapse leaves hockey fans reeling
Canadian hockey fans are choking back their disappointment today, after their chance to celebrate World Junior Hockey Championship gold was snatched away in a stunning third-period turnaround that saw a three-goal advantage disintegrate into a 5-3 loss.
Canadian fans deflated by world juniors loss
Canadian fans are expressing frustration over Team Canada's stunning 5-3 loss to the Russians in the gold-medal match of the world junior hockey championship, with many feeling the teen Canucks let up after taking a three-goal lead.
Canucks win 7th straight
The Vancouver Canucks didn't play their best game, but they still were good enough to win their seventh in a row.
Russia Beats Canada 5-3 to Win Gold at WJHC
Russia stunned Canada 5-3 with an unlikely five-goal third period to win the gold medal at the World Junior Championship in Buffalo. Canada led 3-0 after two periods before Russia scored three times in less than five minutes to tie it.
Sakic and McIlhargey Headline 2011 BC Hockey Hall of Fame Class
A three time Olympian and Stanley Cup winner, a longtime former Player and Coach with the Vancouver Canucks , a veteran NHL Referee, an Owner in the BCHL and the first BCHL team to win a National Championship are the 2011 Inductees into the BC Hockey Hall
Canucks gun for season-best streak
The Vancouver Canucks have matched their longest win streak of the season. They appear to have a very good chance to extend it based on their recent results against the Calgary Flames.
Canadian soccer star Lang to retire
One of Canada's brightest soccer stars is calling it quits.
Kara Lang, an eight-year veteran of the Canadian women's team, will officially announce her retirement from soccer on Wednesday afternoon, CBCSports.ca has learned.
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NHL-leading Canucks clip Sharks
Alex Burrows scored midway through the third period Monday as the visiting Vancouver Canucks held on to beat the San Jose Sharks 4-3.
Canada dominant in 4-1 win over the U.S.A.
Team Canada dominated the U.S.A. from one end of the ice to the other for three periods in the World Junior Hockey Championships semi-final, winning 4-1 over their arch-rivals and getting a measure of revenge for last year's loss in the gold medal game.
Canada hammers U.S. in world junior semis
It wasn't the back-and-forth barn burner everyone was expecting, but Canada will definitely take it.
The Canadians came out flying and never let up against the U.S. in their semifinal at the world junior hockey championship on Monday night in Buffalo,
Canucks in top spot in NHL
Roberto Luongo made 31 saves, Alexandre Bolduc and Mason Raymond scored and the streaking Vancouver Canucks beat the Colorado Avalanche 2-1 in a penalty-filled game Sunday night.
Canucks roll over Stars
Daniel and Henrik Sedin scored power-play goals, Cory Schneider made 44 saves and the Vancouver Canucks beat the Dallas Stars 4-1 on Friday night for their fourth straight victory.
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