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O'Ree to receive Congressional Gold Medal
U.S. President Joe Biden signed the “Willie O’Ree Congressional Gold Medal Act” into law, the final step of the process to award O’Ree, the first Black player in the NHL, with the prestigious honor, the White House announced Monday.
Eric Staal to captain Canada's men's Olympic hockey team in Beijing
Olympic gold medallist and former NHL veteran Eric Staal has been tapped to captain Canada's men's hockey team at the Olympics in Beijing.
When is the Winter Olympics opening ceremony and when do the games start?
History will be made at the 2022 Winter Olympics when Beijing becomes the first city to host summer and winter Olympic events.
Women's FIH Pro League: India Beat China In Back-To-Back Matches, Win Second Game 2-1
The Indian women's team continued to make waves in the FIH Pro League as it dished out yet another masterclass to beat China 2-1 and move to the top of the standings on Tuesday. After defeating China 7-1 in their debut match on Monday, the Indians emerged 2-1 victorious against the same opponents at the Sultan Qaboos Complex on Tuesday. While the win was not as goal-heavy as the previous day, what India showed was an ability to play swift, attacking hockey without losing composure.
Canadian Press projects 26 medals for Canada in Beijing
The Canadian Press predicts 26 medals for Canada's team at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, with a breakdown of eight gold, eight silver and 10 bronze.