National Sports

Canadian pro angler Gustafson featured in new 'Bassmaster Fishing 2022' video game

No Canadian has ever won the Bassmasters Classic but Jeff Gustafson now faces a lot more competition in the race to be the first. On Wednesday, Dovetail Games released the virtual fishing simulator "Bassmaster Fishing 2022.

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Brad Gushue, Tracy Fleury advance to playoffs of curling's National

CHESTERMERE, Alta. — Brad Gushue and Tracy Fleury made it into the quarterfinals of the Grand Slam of Curling's National event Thursday. Gushue, a three-time Canadian men's champion from St. John's, N.L.

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Jamie Benn scores OT winner for Dallas Stars in 4-3 win over Calgary Flames

CALGARY — Defenceman Miro Heiskanen continued his breakout season with a three-point game for the Dallas Stars in 4-3 overtime win over the Calgary Flames on Thursday. Jamie Benn scored the overtime winner.

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Nylander scores in OT as Maple Leafs down Lightning 2-1

TORONTO — Having watched his team fumble away a 5-on-3 power play in the first period against the two-time defending Stanley Cup champions, Maple Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe had a simple message for his ultra-skilled forward group when Toronto got

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Brock Nelson scores four goals for Islanders in 6-2 win over Canadiens

MONTREAL — Brock Nelson's first four-goal night of his NHL career was the difference in the New York Islanders' 6-2 thumping of the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday.

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Winnipeg Ice continue WHL winning ways with 4-1 win over Red Deer Rebels

WINNIPEG — Carson Lambos had a goal and an assist for the Winnipeg Ice in a 4-1 win over the visiting Red Deer Rebels in Thursday's lone WHL game.

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Brampton Battalion double Peterborough Petes 6-3 in OHL

Mitchell Russell and Owen Van Steensel each had a goal and an assist to pace the North Bay Battalion to a 6-3 win over the Peterborough Petes in the OHL on Thursday. In Thursday's other game, the Erie Otters knocked off the host Niagara IceDogs 6-4.

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Golden Knights down Senators 5-1 after trade for Jack Eichel

Ottawa Senators head coach D.J. Smith couldn’t hide his frustration following Thursday's 5-1 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights because it was the third straight game the Sens gave up five goals.

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Riley Bezeau leads Saint John Sea Dogs to 5-4 win over Quebec Remparts

QUEBEC — Riley Bezeau scored twice for the Saint John Sea Dogs in a 5-4 win over the host Quebec Remparts in Thursday's lone QMJHL game. The 19-year-old right-winger scored the eventual game-winner into an empty net at 17:38 of the third period.

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Wolff builds early lead and ties career-best 61 at Mayakoba

PLAYA DEL CARMEN, Mexico (AP) — Matthew Wolff arrived at Mayakoba and quickly realized El Camaleon might not be a good course for what he calls his “rip dog” length. Then again, he's playing so well it doesn't matter.

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