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After falling just shy of regular-season title, Toronto Six look to rebound for Isobel Cup
Caught at the finish line for the regular-season title, the Toronto Six can still claim the Premier Hockey League's ultimate crown and hoist the Isobel Cup on Monday.
YWCA's 'Add the M' campaign flips script on men's and women's sports
"It's time to add the 'M,"' said Canadian soccer star Christine Sinclair in a new video released by the YWCA on Thursday.
Capitals forward Hathaway fined $2K for diving
Washington Capitals forward Garnet Hathaway has been fined $2,000 for diving in an attempt to draw a penalty, the National Hockey League announced on Thursday.
IIHF opens investigation on Russian Hockey Federation, former president Fasel
The International Ice Hockey Federation announced Thursday that it has opened ethics investigations into the Russian Hockey Federation for sending propaganda to teams in the Kontinental Hockey League, as well as former president and honourary president for life Rene Fasel for alleged connections to Russia and public comments about the war in Ukraine.
NHL Rink Wrap: Halak leads Canucks to impressive win over Avalanche
The Vancouver Canucks have almost no margin for error right now in their quest for a playoff spot and they got a huge win on Wednesday night against the NHL leading Colorado Avalanche. Jaroslav Halak stopped 32 out of 33 shots to help slow down the Avalanche offense, backstopping the Canucks to a 3-1 win. Vancouver received goals from Brock Boeser, J.T. Miller, and Bo Horvat, all in the third period, to get the win. The playoffs are still a long shot at this point but every point helps right now. They are still three points out of a Wild Card spot in the Western Conference with a few teams ahead of them, while the Dallas Stars, the current second Wild Card team, still have three games in hand.
Mrazek bounces back after going on waivers: 'Things turn around quick'
Making his first start since clearing waivers, Petr Mrazek backstopped the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 3-2 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Wednesday.
India to host New Zealand, Spain in opening ties of FIH Hockey Pro League 2022-23
Indian men's hockey team will begin the new season of FIH Hockey Pro League against New Zealand and Spain, the world governing body (FIH) said on Thursday, announcing the schedule of the fourth edition of its ambitious tournament. India will host New Zealand and Spain in the tournament opener between October 28 and November 6 later this year. India will play New Zealand in the first match on October 28, followed by the second game against Spain on October 30.