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Edmonton Oilers hope last year's long playoff run greases their wheels in 2023

Edmonton Oilers hope last year's long playoff run greases their wheels in 2023

EDMONTON — After their longest playoff run in 16 years in 2022, the Edmonton Oilers have the weapons to go further.
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Hockey Canada has regained its national funding from Ottawa

Hockey Canada has regained its national funding from Ottawa

BRAMPTON, Ont. — The Canadian government has restored funding to Hockey Canada.
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North Bay Battalion downs Barrie Colts to tie playoff series 1-1

North Bay Battalion downs Barrie Colts to tie playoff series 1-1

NORTH BAY, Ont. — Kyle McDonald scored twice to power the North Bay Battalion to a 5-2 win over the Barrie Colts in Ontario Hockey League playoff action Sunday. With the win, North Bay tied the best-of-seven Eastern Conference series 1-1.
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Czechia edges Switzerland 3-2 to earn bronze at world women's hockey championship

Czechia edges Switzerland 3-2 to earn bronze at world women's hockey championship

BRAMPTON, Ont. — Denisa Krizova scored twice, including the winner, as Czechia edged Switzerland 3-2 to capture the bronze medal at the world women's hockey championship Sunday afternoon.
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Bethancourt's three-run homer leads Rays past Jays 8-1, Manoah struggles on mound

Bethancourt's three-run homer leads Rays past Jays 8-1, Manoah struggles on mound

TORONTO — Alek Manoah wants to start throwing punches instead of wearing them. Manoah took the loss as the Toronto Blue Jays dropped an 8-1 decision to Tampa Bay on Sunday as the Rays avoided a three-game sweep.
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Edmonton Oilers sign defenceman Cam Dineen to one-year, two-way US$775,000 contract

Edmonton Oilers sign defenceman Cam Dineen to one-year, two-way US$775,000 contract

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers signed defenceman Cam Dineen to a one-year, two-way US$775,000 contract Sunday. Edmonton acquired Dineen and forward Nick Bjugstad from the Arizona Coyotes on March 1.
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Ontario proposes lowering minimum age for lifeguards to 15 to ease staff shortages

Ontario proposes lowering minimum age for lifeguards to 15 to ease staff shortages

TORONTO — Ontario is proposing to lower the minimum age for lifeguards to 15, in part to address staff shortages many municipalities experienced last summer.
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Jets believe in Hellebuyck to help upset Golden Knights in playoff matchup

Jets believe in Hellebuyck to help upset Golden Knights in playoff matchup

WINNIPEG — Connor Hellebuyck doesn’t think the Winnipeg Jets feel like underdogs as they head into the first round of the NHL playoffs against the Vegas Golden Knights.
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Toronto FC rallies to tie Atlanta United 2-2 as Lorenzo Insigne returns from injury

Toronto FC rallies to tie Atlanta United 2-2 as Lorenzo Insigne returns from injury

TORONTO — Another Toronto FC game and yet another draw.
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Canada through to Billie Jean King Cup finals with 3-2 win over Belgium

Canada through to Billie Jean King Cup finals with 3-2 win over Belgium

VANCOUVER — Grinding through adversity made a big win that much sweeter for some of Canada's top women's tennis players this weekend.
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