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Miramichi Timberwolves goaltender Jack Flanagan stops Summerside D. Alex MacDonald Ford Western Capitals forward Trent Crane, 11, on this first-period scoring opportunity at the Island Petroleum Energy Centre on April 24. Miramichi defenceman Zachary Aprea-Ricard, 4, hustles back while referee Tanner Doiron follows the play. Flanagan’s goaltending played a big role in the Timberwolves’ 4-3 come-from-behind win. Miramichi now leads in the best-of-seven Maritime Junior Hockey League (MHL) final series 2-1. Jason Simmonds • The Guardian

UPDATE: MHL PLAYOFFS – Big saves, third-period goals send Miramichi to come-from-behind win over Caps

Playoff hockey is all about clutch goaltending, staying composed and taking advantage of opportunities. The Miramichi Timberwolves checked all those boxes on April 24 and, as a result, have taken control of the Maritime Junior Hockey League (MHL) ...

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TELUS CUP: GM Duane Richards the heartbeat of P.E.I.'s Kensington Wild

Updated a day ago |7 min read

Duane Richards of Charlottetown has performed several duties with the Kensington Monaghan Farms Wild major under-18 hockey team over the last 10 years. Richards has served as general manager the last three seasons. The Wild is representing Atlantic Canada at this week’s Telus Cup Canadian under-18 hockey championship in Membertou, N.S. Jason Simmonds • The Guardian

Pownal falls to Tri-County at Maritime junior C hockey championship

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The Pownal Ice Dogs are representing P.E.I. at the 2024 Maritime junior C hockey championship tournament this week in Miramichi, N.B. Team members are, front row, from left: Ethan Smith, Sammy Docherty (assistant coach), Curtis Martell (coach), Sam Worth, Thomas Docherty, Reid Peardon (captain), Noah Brehaut, Tristan Lea, Travis Martell (coach), Thomas Hebert (assistant coach) and Caleb Drake. Back row: Connor MacFadyen, Owen Robison, Jet Trainor, Mason Atkinson, Josh Flynn, Cam Myers, Hunter MacLeod, Lawson Docherty, Isaac Drake, Cale Archibald, Aiden Drake, Michael Kiley, Lance Kennedy, Will Landry and Reese McIsaac. Missing from photo are Aidan Arsenault, Ryan MacDonald and Della Martell (manager). Contributed

P.E.I.'s Kensington Wild plays second one-goal game at Telus Cup

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P.E.I.'s Kensington Vipers split games at Don Johnson Memorial Cup

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P.E.I.'s Kensington Vipers win opener at Don Johnson Memorial Cup in dramatic fashion

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MHL PLAYOFFS: Caps’ Duquette suspended indefinitely

Jason Simmonds · Journalist |Updated a day ago |2 min read

The Maritime Junior Hockey League (MHL) has suspended Summerside D. Alex MacDonald Ford Western Capitals forward Liam Duquette indefinitely, pending a hearing. The disciplinary action is the result of an incident at 17:40 of the third period in Game ...

Kensington Monaghan Farms Wild forward Jordan Shaw, 12, carries the puck into the offensive zone as he’s chased down by the Calgary Buffaloes’ Tyson Murray, 19, during Telus Cup Canadian under-18 hockey championship action at the Membertou Sport and Wellness Centre in Membertou, N.S., on April 23. Calgary won the game 4-1. Jeremy Fraser • SaltWire

P.E.I.'s Kensington Wild drops decision to Calgary at Telus Cup

Jason Simmonds · Journalist |Updated a day ago |2 min read

The Kensington Monaghan Farms Wild fell to 0-2 at the 2024 Telus Cup Canadian under-18 hockey championship on April 23. The Calgary Buffaloes, representing the Pacific region, defeated the Wild 4-1 in round-robin play in Membertou, N.S. The Wild is ...

Apr 16, 2024; Sacramento, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) warms up before a play-in game against the Sacramento Kings in the 2024 NBA playoffs at the Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo

Stephen Curry named NBA’s Clutch Player of the Year

Reuters |Updated 3 hours ago |1 min read

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry is the second recipient of the NBA Clutch Player of the Year Award, the league announced Thursday. Introduced last year, when Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox took home the Jerry West Trophy, the award ...

Jan 3, 2024; Coral Gables, Florida, USA; Miami Hurricanes guard Kyshawn George (7) dribbles the basketball against the Clemson Tigers during the second half at Watsco Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo

Miami freshman Kyshawn George entering NBA draft

Reuters |Updated 3 hours ago |1 min read

Miami Hurricanes freshman guard Kyshawn George, after 16 starts in college, told ESPN on Thursday that he is entering the 2024 NBA Draft. The 6-foot-8 George, a native of Switzerland, is projected to be a first-round pick. He told ESPN that he is ...

Feb 17, 2024; Albuquerque, NM, USA; Sprinters in the starting blocks of a women's 60m heat during the USATF Indoor Championships at Albuquerque Convention Center. From left: Samirah Moody, Mikiah Brisco, Tamara Clark, Divonne Franklin, Kiara Lagwen Brown and Taylor Anderson. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo

Athletics-USATF to expand maternity benefits

Reuters |Updated 4 hours ago |1 min read

NEW YORK (Reuters) - USA Track & Field (USATF) is expanding maternity benefits for athletes, the national governing body said on Thursday, offering more support for women returning to elite level competition. Athletes currently receive ...

Sep 24, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Sue Bird, fiance of United States forward Megan Rapinoe (not pictured) looks on before the game between the United States and South Africa at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Jon Durr-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo

Former Storm star Sue Bird joins team's ownership group

Reuters |Updated 7 hours ago |2 min read

Former Seattle Storm star Sue Bird joined the team's ownership group ahead of the 2024 WNBA season. Financial terms were not disclosed for Bird, who played her entire career with the Storm after they selected her with the top overall pick of the 2002 ...

Apr 17, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) dribbles the ball past Philadelphia 76ers guard Kyle Lowry (7) during the second quarter of a play-in game of the 2024 NBA playoffs at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo

Jimmy Butler trolls Celtics after Heat's upset victory

Reuters |Updated 7 hours ago |1 min read

Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler hasn't played in the team's Eastern Conference first-round series due to injury, however that hasn't prevented him from taking a shot at the top-seeded Boston Celtics. Butler trolled the Celtics on Instagram after the ...

Apr 11, 2024; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Florida Panthers right wing Kyle Okposo (8) talks to defenseman Dmitry Kulikov (7) during the second period at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo

Panthers' Kyle Okposo set for first playoff game in 8 years

Reuters |Updated 7 hours ago |1 min read

Florida Panthers forward Kyle Okposo will play in the postseason for the first time in eight years on Thursday when he takes the ice for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference first-round series versus the host Tampa Bay Lightning. Okposo, 36, last ...

Carissa Moore of USA competes at the Rip Curl World Surf League Finals, at Lower Trestles in San Clemente, California, U.S., September 8, 2022.

Olympics-Surfer Moore braced for Teahupo'o swansong

Rory Carroll |Updated 8 hours ago |2 min read

By Rory Carroll NEW YORK (Reuters) - Olympic champion Carissa Moore hopes Teahupo'o, the infamous Tahitian break where this year's Paris Games will hold its surfing competition, does not live up to its reputation in what is expected to be her ...

Team Canada members, from left, Peter Burgess, Martin Gavin and Kris Granchelli acknowledge a shot by skip Paul Flemming during action at the world senior men's curling championship in Ostersund, Sweden. The Halifax rink advanced to Friday's quarter-finals. - Curling Canada

Paul Flemming's Canadian rink off to world senior curling playoffs

George Myrer |Updated 8 hours ago |1 min read

Canada's Paul Flemming rink wrapped up preliminary play with a 6-0 record at the world senior men's curling championships in Ostersund, Sweden, on Thursday. Flemming and his Halifax Curling Club team of third Peter Burgess, second Martin Gavin, lead ...