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Vancouver Canucks ink winger Drew O'Connor to two-year extension

Vancouver Canucks ink winger Drew O'Connor to two-year extension

VANCOUVER — A big decision loomed over Drew O'Connor's vacation last week. Like many NHL players, the Vancouver Canucks winger took advantage of a break in the league's schedule.
Vancouver Canucks goalie Thatcher Demko out week to week with lower-body injury

Vancouver Canucks goalie Thatcher Demko out week to week with lower-body injury

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks will be without star goalie Thatcher Demko for their upcoming five-game road swing.
Itiqtitsijut: Hockey Night in Canada in Inuktitut to debut on APTN this spring

Itiqtitsijut: Hockey Night in Canada in Inuktitut to debut on APTN this spring

Hockey was a regular part of life for Robert Kabvitok growing up in Rankin Inlet, Nunavut. In his youth, he'd travel by all-terrain snow vehicle to tournaments and watch televised games at home with his father.
NHL, NHLPA announce World Cup of Hockey tournament for 2028

NHL, NHLPA announce World Cup of Hockey tournament for 2028

MONTREAL — NHL commissioner Gary Bettman wants a cycle of best-on-best hockey every two years. The first step in making that happen is complete.
Canada's goaltending woes are in the spotlight again a year ahead of the Milan Olympics

Canada's goaltending woes are in the spotlight again a year ahead of the Milan Olympics

MONTREAL (AP) — When Canada won the two most recent major international tournaments featuring the best hockey players in the world, the goaltending of Carey Price was one of the biggest reasons why.
Paul Morris, who spent 38 years as the Maple Leafs PA announcer, dies at 86

Paul Morris, who spent 38 years as the Maple Leafs PA announcer, dies at 86

TORONTO — Paul Morris, who served as the Toronto Maple Leafs PA announcer for 38 years, has died. He was 86. Morris died Thursday in Oshawa, Ont., after a lengthy illness, according to the Mount Lawn Funeral Home and Cemetery in Whitby, Ont.
Sidney Crosby says he's good to go for Canada at 4 Nations after missing Penguins games with injury

Sidney Crosby says he's good to go for Canada at 4 Nations after missing Penguins games with injury

BROSSARD, Quebec (AP) — After missing Pittsburgh's final two games before the NHL break for the 4 Nations Face-Off , Sidney Crosby took part in Canada's first practice Monday and declared himself good to go.
Injured Vancouver Canucks captain Quinn Hughes to miss 4 Nations for U.S.

Injured Vancouver Canucks captain Quinn Hughes to miss 4 Nations for U.S.

VANCOUVER — The United States will not have star defenceman Quinn Hughes in the lineup at the upcoming 4 Nations Face-Off. The Vancouver Canucks captain has been ruled out of the competition due to an undisclosed injury.
NHL roundup: Schmaltz nets Utah's winner in 5-4 shootout decision over Capitals

NHL roundup: Schmaltz nets Utah's winner in 5-4 shootout decision over Capitals

WASHINGTON (AP) — Nick Schmaltz scored the shootout winner , leading the Utah Hockey Club to a 5-4 win over the Washington Capitals on Sunday.
'A lot to get excited about': NHL stars raring to go at 4 Nations

'A lot to get excited about': NHL stars raring to go at 4 Nations

MONTREAL — Sidney Crosby flashed a wide smile and hoisted the trophy over his head. It was Sept. 29, 2016, and Canada had just defeated Team Europe 2-1 in a knife-edged World Cup final. The tournament's format wasn't perfect.