Alberta Sports

CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — The puck drops Friday on a women’s world hockey championship more than two years after the last one. Who’s counting? American forward Kendall Coyne Schofield is, for one.

Despite being reigning champs, Stingers face uphill battle to draw crowds that come easily for hockey in E-town.

Elks opening day offers goodies and thanks to devoted fans.

"Our mission for our team was to redefine excellence. It wasn't just let's win a gold, it was more than that. We wanted to make a statement that Canadian rowing isn't over and to be a part of that is so special because it makes it way bigger than you just winning a gold medal. It actually gives purpose to your mission."

Season tickets in hand, football lovers can't wait for return to CFL play this summer.

She won gold at the 2016 Olympics and still took advantage of every extra minute to improve for Tokyo

Hockey: Gage Alexander goes to Anaheim, Dru Krebs picked by Washington

“It’s a pretty crazy feeling right now and it hasn’t really sunk in yet,” said Ostapchuk. “The house has been buzzing for a little while.”

Their goals are lofty, but Graham Vigrass and Jay Blankenau have momentum and are ready for high-pressure play

Albertans will have a hometown competitor to cheer for at the Summer Olympics in Tokyo this July.