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Trump’s comments heighten tensions as Canada, U.S. meet in 4 Nations final

Trump’s comments heighten tensions as Canada, U.S. meet in 4 Nations final

BOSTON — The charged political atmosphere surrounding the 4 Nations Face-Off final between Canada and the United States escalated further before Thursday's puck drop with another inflammatory social media post from U.S. President Donald Trump.
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Longtime Pittsburgh Penguins announcer Mike Lange, known for his distinctive style, dies at 76

Longtime Pittsburgh Penguins announcer Mike Lange, known for his distinctive style, dies at 76

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Hall of Fame broadcaster Mike Lange, whose imaginative goal calls made his raspy voice immediately recognizable to Pittsburgh Penguin fans for decades, has died. He was 76. The team confirmed Lange's death Wednesday.
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Researchers confirm Hall of Famer Bobby Hull had CTE when he died 2 years ago

Researchers confirm Hall of Famer Bobby Hull had CTE when he died 2 years ago

CHICAGO (AP) — Bobby Hull, the Hall of Fame forward and two-time NHL MVP who helped the Chicago Blackhawks win the Stanley Cup in 1961, had chronic traumatic encephalopathy when he died two years ago, his widow said in a statement released on Wednesd
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Researchers confirm Hall of Famer Bobby Hull had CTE when he died 2 years ago

Researchers confirm Hall of Famer Bobby Hull had CTE when he died 2 years ago

CHICAGO (AP) — Bobby Hull, the Hall of Fame forward and two-time NHL MVP who helped the Chicago Blackhawks win the Stanley Cup in 1961, had chronic traumatic encephalopathy when he died two years ago, his widow said in a statement released on Wednesd
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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