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Short on ice time, Hockey Canada announces men's junior team roster

Hockey Canada chose 25 players Friday to represent the host country at the world junior hockey championship in Edmonton. Three goalies, eight defencemen and 14 forwards were picked from a selection-camp roster of 46 for the tournament Dec. 25 to Jan.

Dec 12, 2020 10:30 AM Read more >

Canadian junior men's hockey team releases seven players

Games will be played without spectators and teams will be walled off from the general public because of the pandemic.

Dec 11, 2020 12:45 PM Read more >

Canada's junior hockey team cuts players, while opponents deal with COVID-19 virus

Canada's 25-player roster will be announced following intrasquad games Wednesday and Thursday.

Dec 9, 2020 1:45 PM Read more >

Calgary featherweight Hakeem Dawodu to fight on UFC 257 card featuring Conor McGregor

TORONTO — Calgary featherweight (Mean) Hakeem Dawodu will face Shane (Hurricane) Burgos at UFC 257 on Jan. 23. It's a high-profile card given it marks the return of Conor McGregor, the former UFC featherweight and lightweight champion.

Dec 6, 2020 9:30 AM Read more >

Phillips signs contract with top-tier rugby squad Bristol Bears

From Banff Bear to Bristol Bear, Holly Phillips resilience in rugby has gotten her a contract with an English premiership team.

Dec 5, 2020 12:45 PM Read more >

Two Grand Slam events added to curling bubble at Canada Olympic Park in Calgary

Hockey bubbles were successful in Edmonton and Toronto and the basketball hub worked near Orlando.

Dec 4, 2020 3:45 PM Read more >

Canadian curlers prepare for prospect of a Calgary "bubble"

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced both domestic and international sport to establish competition "bubbles", many without fans, to both operate and prevent the spread of the virus.

Dec 3, 2020 1:45 PM Read more >

CP NewsAlert: Calgary facility set to become curling hub during pandemic

The Markin MacPhail Centre at Canada Olympic Park features four sheets of ice, over a dozen dressing rooms, convention space and a commercial kitchen.

Dec 3, 2020 10:45 AM Read more >

Cavalry dynamo named young player of the year

Soccer: Mohamed Farsi recognized on CPL’s 2020 season awards night

Dec 2, 2020 1:15 PM Read more >

Nordiq Canada announces cancellation of several cross-country events due to COVID-19

The world championships were originally scheduled for Jan. 7-10 in Whistler, B.C.

Dec 1, 2020 2:15 PM Read more >