Junior Hockey

Former Quebec junior hockey players sentenced for sex assault to appeal sentences

QUEBEC CITY, Que. — Two former Quebec junior hockey players will appeal their prison sentences for sexually assaulting a minor at a hotel in June 2021 during a celebration of a Victoriaville Tigres championship win.

Jul 10, 2024 3:51 PM Read more >

Former Quebec junior hockey players jailed for sex assault of teen at hotel in 2021

QUEBEC CITY, Que. — Two former Quebec junior hockey players were handed prison sentences Monday for sexually assaulting a minor at a hotel in June 2021 in the aftermath of a Victoriaville Tigres championship celebration.

Jul 8, 2024 2:43 PM Read more >

Where do things stand with the sexual assault case involving 2018 Canada world junior players?

A scandal has rocked Canadian hockey and led to multiple investigations of several players who were on the nation's gold medal-winning 2018 world junior team, including some who have moved on to the NHL.

Jun 30, 2024 4:20 PM Read more >

CHL, USA Hockey roll out Prospects Challenge showcase

TORONTO — The Canadian Hockey League believes it has found the right recipe and partner for showcasing top-ranked prospects. Sprinkle in the intense Canadian-United States rivalry, mix it with NHL scouts, draft motivation and the U.S.

Jun 26, 2024 9:00 AM Read more >

Appeal rejected, hazing abuse class-action lawsuit against QMJHL to go ahead

MONTREAL — The Quebec Court of Appeal has rejected a challenge to the authorization of a class-action lawsuit that alleges hazing abuse in the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League.

Jun 25, 2024 2:29 PM Read more >

OHL board approves Steelheads' move from Mississauga to Brampton

TORONTO — The Ontario Hockey League's board of governors has approved the relocation of the Mississauga Steelheads to neighbouring Brampton, Ont.

Jun 13, 2024 9:46 AM Read more >

Golf Canada executive and former Argos RB Bryan Crawford named OHL commissioner

TORONTO — Sports executive and former CFL player Bryan Crawford has been named the next commissioner of the Ontario Hockey League. The major junior league announced in a release Wednesday that Crawford will begin his tenure on Aug. 6.

Jun 12, 2024 1:38 PM Read more >

Seattle Kraken draft pick Jagger Firkus selected Canadian Hockey League player of year

FRANKENMUTH, Mich (AP) — Moose Jaw Warriors forward Jagger Firkus was honored as the David Branch Player of the Year Award winner Saturday at the Canadian Hockey League awards ceremony.

Jun 1, 2024 1:49 PM Read more >

Jagger Firkus becomes first Moose Jaw Warrior to win CHL player of the year

FRANKENMUTH — The accolades and recognition meant the world to Jagger Firkus. Firkus was named the David Branch Player of the Year Award winner at the Canadian Hockey League awards Saturday.

Jun 1, 2024 1:07 PM Read more >

Warriors complete sweep of Winterhawks for first-ever WHL title, trip to Memorial Cup

MOOSE JAW, Sask. — Brayden Schuurman scored the go-ahead goal with 5:53 remaining in the third period to lift the Moose Jaw Warriors to a 4-2 win over the Portland Winterhawks on Wednesday to book a ticket to the Memorial Cup.

May 15, 2024 11:23 PM Read more >