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OHL roundup: The Butler did it as Generals beat Wolves 8-5

OHL roundup: The Butler did it as Generals beat Wolves 8-5

OSHAWA, Ont. — It has been a so-so season for the Oshawa Generals as the Ontario Hockey League squad has flirted with the .500 mark and at or near the bottom of the East Division. But on Sunday, Cameron Butler helped ease the pain.
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QMJHL roundup: Burbidge goal helps Sea Dogs trip the Titan 5-4

QMJHL roundup: Burbidge goal helps Sea Dogs trip the Titan 5-4

SAINT JOHN, N.B. — Cole Burbidge scored the only goal of the third period, snapping a 4-4 tie and lifting the Saint John Sea Dogs to a 5-4 victory over the Acadie-Bathurst Titan in Quebec Major Junior Hockey League action on Sunday afternoon.
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Canadian snowboarder Darcy Sharpe wins World Cup slopestyle gold in Calgary

Canadian snowboarder Darcy Sharpe wins World Cup slopestyle gold in Calgary

CALGARY — A World Cup gold medal already in the bag before his last run, Canadian snowboarder Darcy Sharpe soaked up the moment Sunday in Calgary. The 27-year-old from Comox, B.C.
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Ottawa speedskater Ivanie Blondin takes silver in World Cup mass start

Ottawa speedskater Ivanie Blondin takes silver in World Cup mass start

TOMASZÓW MAZOWIECKI, Poland — Ottawa’s Ivanie Blondin took silver in the women's mass start event Sunday at the second-last World Cup speedskating stop of the season.
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Harris scores two, Canadiens defeat Oilers 6-2 for back-to-back wins

Harris scores two, Canadiens defeat Oilers 6-2 for back-to-back wins

MONTREAL — In front of friends and family, Jordan Harris recorded his first career two-goal game. It was special feeling to cap off a special weekend for the Montreal Canadiens, particularly their defencemen.
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Sarault wins 1,000-metre, relay gold on big day for Canadian short-track speedskaters

Sarault wins 1,000-metre, relay gold on big day for Canadian short-track speedskaters

DORDRECHT, Netherlands — Courtney Sarault won gold in the women's 1,000 metres, then joined the relay team for another podium-topping performance on the final day of the season-ending World Cup speedskating event in the Netherlands.
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Canada women's soccer team reluctantly returns to training under protest in Florida

Canada women's soccer team reluctantly returns to training under protest in Florida

As promised, the Canadian women's soccer team returned to training Sunday in Florida. But they did so under protest after Canada Soccer threatened legal action if they continued their job action.
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Sens goalie Forsberg out indefinitely with MCL tear in both knees

Sens goalie Forsberg out indefinitely with MCL tear in both knees

Ottawa Senators goaltender Anton Forsberg is out indefinitely after tearing the medial collateral ligament in both of his knees during a game Saturday against Edmonton.
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Canadian skier Alexander claims downhill bronze in impressive world championship debut

Canadian skier Alexander claims downhill bronze in impressive world championship debut

COURCHEVEL, France — Cameron Alexander's impressive result in his first world championship race was no surprise to teammate James Crawford. Alexander, from North Vancouver, B.C., finished in one minute 47.94 seconds, 0.
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Wheeler navigates Jets to 4-1 win over Blackhawks

Wheeler navigates Jets to 4-1 win over Blackhawks

WINNIPEG — Blake Wheeler had a feeling the Winnipeg Jets would benefit from their 11-day break between games. He was right. Wheeler scored twice and added an assist as the refreshed Jets defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 4-1 on Saturday night.
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