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CF Montreal is quickly proving that last year’s road struggles are a thing of the past.

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Someone evidently forgot to inform Dylan Cozens and the Buffalo Sabres they were considered counted out of playoff contention when falling 12 points out of the race a month ago .

Canada had the last laugh on the U.S. despite losing to its North American rival in a penalty shootout in the semifinals of the CONCACAF W Gold Cup.

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OTTAWA — Like so many of her teammates, the inaugural season of the Professional Women’s Hockey League has held many firsts for Ottawa goaltender Emerance Maschmeyer. She was one of the first three players to be signed to Ottawa’s roster.

It was easy to find Savannah Grewal on the course at last week's Blue Bay LPGA. All you had to do was follow the sound of her laughter.

A team-by-team look at the field for the world women’s curling championships, running from March 16-March 24 at Centre 200 in Sydney, N.S. Team members are listed from third to lead.

Rachel Homan has her sights set on ending Canada’s five-year gold-medal drought at the world women’s curling championship. Homan’s Ottawa rink is carrying an incredible winning streak into Saturday, when play begins in Sydney, N.S.

NIAGARA, Ont. — A four-point night from Sam Alfano lifted the Erie Otters to a 7-4 win over the Niagara IceDogs in Ontario Hockey League play on Thursday.

SAINT JOHN, N.B. — Drew Elliott scored and notched an assist Thursday, helping his Saint John Sea Dogs edge the Acadie-Bathurst Titan 2-1 in Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League play.