With the Tim Hortons Brier just a few days away, Island curling fans will reflect on an age old question: will P.E.I. ever win the Brier? P.E.I. has participated in the Canadian men’s championship since 1937 and has two third-place finishes in the pre-playoff era and three playoff era tiebreaker or playoff round placings to celebrate. Dr. Wayne Matheson tied for third in 1985 while Robert Campbell finished tied for third in 1995 and Peter MacDonald finished fourth in 1996.
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Barratt hails
Barratt says the profit leap is down to its building the highest number of homes outside of London for nine years. The company said pre-tax profits rose 8.8% to A 321 million in the six months to December 31, despite revenue falling 3.2% to A 1.8 billion.
Nhl 33 mins ago 12:58 p.m.Oliver Bjorkstrand makes memorable return to Columbus Blue Jackets
After starting the regular season with the Columbus Blue Jackets, prolific goal-scoring forward Oliver Bjorkstrand spent much of the last four months with the Cleveland Monsters of the American Hockey League. But when the Blue Jackets called up Bjorkstrand on an emergency basis after Scott Hartnell suffered an injury in Monday’s loss to the New York Rangers, the young right winger responded by tallying a goal on a breakaway in a 5-2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs at Nationwide Arena in Columbus Wednesday night.
Ex-Shark of the Week: Arturs Irbe
Sharks 101 provides 24/7 obsessive sports coverage of the San Jose Sharks as a part of Sports Media 101 . For news, op/ed, game reviews, team updates and even rumors you will find all of it on Sharks 101.
Habs-Leafs, Bettman-Goodenow: CP looks at some of the most heated NHL rivalries
Hockey evokes passion from players and fans alike. From the ice, to the stands, and even into the boardroom, there have been many heated NHL rivalries.
Habs-Leafs, Bettman-Goodenow: CP looks at some of the most heated NHL rivalries
Hockey evokes passion from players and fans alike. From the ice, to the stands, and even into the boardroom, there have been many heated NHL rivalries.
Colin White helps United States top Russia 3-2 in world junior hockey
Colin White and Troy Terry scored second-period goals and Tyler Parsons made 25 saves to help the United States beat Russia 3-2 on Thursday in the world junior hockey championship. The United States and Canada, a 10-2 winner over Latvia on Thursday night, are 3-0-0 in Group B play and have wrapped up quarterfinal spots before their showdown Saturday in the pool finale.
Colin White helps United States top Russia 3-2 in world junior hockey
Colin White and Troy Terry scored second-period goals and Tyler Parsons made 25 saves to help the United States beat Russia 3-2 on Thursday in the world junior hockey championship. The United States and Canada, a 10-2 winner over Latvia on Thursday night, are 3-0-0 in Group B play and have wrapped up quarterfinal spots before their showdown Saturday in the pool finale.
Nylander two goals, assist lifts unbeaten Sweden 3-1 over winless Finland
Alexander Nylander had two goals and an assist to lift Sweden to a 3-1 victory over winless Finland on Thursday night at the world junior hockey championship. Lias Andersson also scored for Sweden , which ends preliminary round play Saturday against the Czech Republic .
Senators to retire Alfredsson’s No. 11
The Senators will honour Alfredsson by raising his No. 11 to the rafters, making him the first player to have his jersey retired by the organization with a special ceremony before Thursday night’s game against the Detroit Red Wings.
World Junior Championship Preview: Team Canada
December 26th isn’t just another day in Canada. It is a national holiday. Yes it is Boxing Day, but I am talking about the start of the annual World Junior Championships, the far more important event of the day.
Lightning prospects lead way for Team Canada ahead of 2017 World Juniors
If Team Canada is going to win gold at the 2017 World Juniors, the Tampa Bay Lightning will be the NHL organization most to thank. At last year’s World Juniors, no NHL team was represented by more than two of their prospects on Team Canada.