National Sports

MOOSE JAW, Sask. — The Winnipeg ICE have advanced to the Western Hockey League's Eastern Conference final after crushing the host Moose Jaw Warriors 8-2 on Monday night.

NEW YORK (AP) — The New Jersey Devils are suddenly brimming with confidence. Getting two close wins on the road after opening their playoff series with a pair of lopsided losses at home will do that.

WINNIPEG — The White Noise at Canada Life Centre collectively held its breath Monday night when Mark Scheifele joined a growing list of injured Winnipeg Jets.

PETERBOROUGH, Ont. — Connor Lockhart scored three times, Chase Stillman chipped in with three assists and the Peterborough Petes defeated the visiting Ottawa 67's 5-4 to win their second-round Ontario Hockey League playoff series on Monday night.

HOUSTON (AP) — Ime Udoka has been hired as the new coach of the Houston Rockets, a source familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Monday.

TORONTO — It's been two years since Nate Pearson donned a Blue Jays jersey. He's looking forward to showing Toronto fans the pitcher he's become. Pearson was recalled from the Blue Jays' triple-A affiliate in Buffalo, N.Y.

CALGARY — Cavalry FC has signed French-born Canadian defender Bradley Kamdem to a multi-year deal. The 28-year-old played most recently for Malta Premier League side Valletta FC, making 22 appearances across all competitions.

After six weeks of waiting, Aaron Rodgers is leaving behind his brilliant legacy in Green Bay and heading to the bright lights — and massive expectations — of the Big Apple.

Philadelphia forward Mikael Uhre has been named Major League Soccer's player of the week for his three-goal performance in the Union's 4-2 win over Toronto FC on Saturday. Uhre is the first Danish player to win the MLS weekly award.

LOS ANGELES — The Edmonton Oilers go home looking for their first lead in their playoff series with the Los Angeles Kings and surrounded by goaltending speculation.