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B.C. players surge onto Canadian women's hockey team after drought
Three players from the province on Canada's world championship roster is the most ever. It was initially four until Hannah Miller ran afoul of international transfer rules.
Poulin helps Canada to win over Switzerland at women's hockey worlds
Marie-Philip Poulin was Canada's catalyst with three assists in a 4-0 win over Switzerland at the women's world hockey championship Friday.
Canada's Gardiner posts 3 points, Campbell pitches shutout in world championship debuts
Canada launched its title defence at the women's hockey world championships by cruising past Finland 5-0 on Thursday in the Czech Republic. Jennifer Gardiner had two goals and three points while goalie Kristen Campbell made 24 saves.
Canadian goaltender Kristen Campbell to get 1st world-championship start
Goaltender Kristen Campbell will start for Canada in its women's world hockey championship opener Thursday against Finland.
Canada's Chloe Primerano poised for women's world hockey championship debut
Chloe Primerano of North Vancouver, B.C., continues to be ahead of her time. She's answered the bell at higher levels of hockey in recent months and has the chance to do it again starting this week at the women's world hockey championship in the Czech Republic.
Canada unveils roster to defend women's hockey world title
Canada's roster for the women's world hockey championship has been unveiled. A squad of 25 players are tasked with defending the gold medal when the 10-day championship starts April 9 in Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic.
Northern Super League's 6 clubs unveil kits, league prepares for launch
The reveal of each of the six clubs' kits Thursday was another signpost on the road to the Canadian women's professional soccer league that opens April 16 when Calgary's Wild FC visit Vancouver Rise FC at BC Place.
With Canadian captain and coach, Ohio State seeks women's Frozen Four repeat
Jenna Buglioni wants to throw her gloves and stick in the air in celebration as a Buckeye one last time. The 23-year-old from Port Moody, B.C., leads defending champion Ohio State into the women's Frozen Four seeking a hockey championship repeat and a third title in four years.
Future of Sport in Canada Commission deadline extended after federal cabinet shakeup
The Future of Sport in Canada Commission can delay its final recommendations on how to make sport safer after it was granted an extension until March 31, 2026, Steven Guilbeault — who assumed responsibility for sports in the reshuffled federal cabinet — announced Wednesday.
Canada eyes wheelchair curling worlds with Paralympic qualification on the line
Douglas Dean will wear the Maple Leaf for the first time at the world wheelchair curling championship. The 60-year-old from Thunder Bay, Ont., is also the first curler from Northern Ontario to play for Canada in the event.