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Finkel stops 31 shots, United States beats Canada 3-1 in opener of Rivalry Series

Finkel stops 31 shots, United States beats Canada 3-1 in opener of Rivalry Series

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Hilary Knight has played in four Olympics, 13 world championships and been a part of the U.S. women's national team since 2007. Now the Americans' captain at 34, she may be getting better instead of slowing down.
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Siakam scores 31, Raptors beat Mavericks 127-116 to finish two-game sweep in Texas

Siakam scores 31, Raptors beat Mavericks 127-116 to finish two-game sweep in Texas

DALLAS (AP) — Pascal Siakam had 31 points and 12 rebounds, OG Anunoby scored 26 and the Toronto Raptors finished a two-game sweep in Texas with a 127-116 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night.
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Canada's Einarson dumps South Korea's Ha at Grand Slam of Curling's Kioti National

Canada's Einarson dumps South Korea's Ha at Grand Slam of Curling's Kioti National

PICTOU, N.S. — Canada's Kerri Einarson defeated South Korea's Seungyoun Ha 7-1 on Wednesday morning at the Grand Slam of Curling's Kioti National. Einarson and her team from Gimli, Man.
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QMJHL roundup: Drakkar beat Saguenéens 5-3 for ninth straight win

QMJHL roundup: Drakkar beat Saguenéens 5-3 for ninth straight win

BAIE-COMEAU, Que. — Justin Poirier scored twice as the Baie-Comeau Drakkar defeated the Chicoutimi Saguenéens 5-3 in Quebec Major Junior Hockey League action on Wednesday night.
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Struggling Senators score three times in the 3rd period to down leaky Maple Leafs 6-3

Struggling Senators score three times in the 3rd period to down leaky Maple Leafs 6-3

TORONTO — Claude Giroux stepped up to support his coach. The veteran forward then dragged his team into the fight on the way to securing a much-needed win following a tumultuous stretch both on and off the ice.
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OHL roundup: League-leading Kitchener Rangers blank Owen Sound Attack 5-0

OHL roundup: League-leading Kitchener Rangers blank Owen Sound Attack 5-0

OWEN SOUND, Ont. — Jackson Parsons made 30 saves and earned his third shutout of the season to lead the Kitchener Rangers to a 5-0 victory over the Owen Sound Attack in Ontario Hockey League action on Wednesday night.
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Kurz remains undefeated at Canadian Mixed Curling Championship

Kurz remains undefeated at Canadian Mixed Curling Championship

SWIFT CURRENT, Sask. — Kyle Kurz and his team from the Fort Rouge Curling Club in Winnipeg are the only unbeaten rink remaining after four days and 11 draws of action at the Canadian Mixed Curling Championship. Kurz, representing Manitoba, beat B.C.
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Murray sidelined for 2nd straight game because of strained right hamstring

Murray sidelined for 2nd straight game because of strained right hamstring

DENVER (AP) — The Denver Nuggets were without point guard Jamal Murray for a second straight game due to a strained right hamstring.
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Stakusic, Fernandez victorious as Canada opens BJK Cup Finals with win over Spain

Stakusic, Fernandez victorious as Canada opens BJK Cup Finals with win over Spain

SEVILLE, Spain — Captain Heidi el Tabakh rolled the dice by going with youth over experience in Canada's opening singles match against Spain at the Billie Jean King Cup Finals.
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Sending goalie Jack Campbell to AHL a message to Oilers, says coach

Sending goalie Jack Campbell to AHL a message to Oilers, says coach

VANCOUVER — Edmonton Oilers coach Jay Woodcroft hopes his team understands the message being sent by dispatching struggling goaltender Jack Campbell to the American Hockey League.
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