What to watch this long weekend in international sports
This is an excerpt from The Buzzer, which is CBC Sports' daily email newsletter. Stay up to speed on what's happening in sports by subscribing here.
Hockey Sport News
PWHL playoff notebook: 1st line driving Minnesota's quest to repeat as champions
For the second year in a row, the Minnesota Frost will be playing in the Walter Cup final.
'We have a lot of belief': Edmonton Oilers optimistic for Western Conference final
The Edmonton Oilers know they weren't the favourites heading into their second-round playoff series against the Golden Knights.
Pakistan Doubtful For Asia Cup Hockey In India After Pahalgam Fallout
The national federation is awaiting a government advisory but Pakistan's participation in this year's Hero Asia Cup hockey tournament in India is in serious doubt because of the prevalent tension between the two countries after the Pahalgam terror attack. The Asia Cup will be staged in Rajgir, Bihar from August 27 to September 7. Hosts India, Pakistan, Japan, Korea, China, Malaysia, Oman and Chinese Taipei are scheduled to participate in the 12th edition of the continental showpiece, a qualifying tournament for next year's World Cup to be held in Netherlands and Belgium.
Tage Thompson OT hero for U.S. at hockey worlds after it blew 4-goal lead against Norway
Tage Thompson completed his hat trick with a power-play goal in overtime to give the United States a 6-5 win over Norway after the Americans squandered a four-goal lead at the hockey world championship on Wednesday in Herning, Denmark.
Canucks promote Adam Foote to head coach, replacing Rick Tocchet
The Vancouver Canucks have named Adam Foote as their new head coach.
Marie-Philip Poulin, Sarah Fillier, Hilary Knight in mix for PWHL forward of the year
Marie-Philip Poulin of the Montreal Victoire, Sarah Fillier of the New York Sirens and Hilary Knight of the Boston Fleet are the finalists for the Professional Women's Hockey League's forward of the year award.
PWHL players, GMs waiting to hear how expansion draft will affect existing teams
In the next month, the new Professional Women's Hockey League teams in Vancouver and Seattle will start to fill out their rosters.