National Sports

Former captain Nik Ledgerwood joins Cavalry FC coaching staff

CALGARY — Former Cavalry FC captain Nik Ledgerwood, who announced his retirement Jan. 31, is staying with the Canadian Premier League club as assistant coach and community relations manager. The 37-year-old from Lethbridge, Alta.

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Defending champion Brendan Bottcher's Team Canada rink among 18-team Brier field

OTTAWA — Defending champion Brendan Bottcher's Team Canada rink and Brad Gushue's Wild Card Olympic squad highlight the 18-team field at the 2022 Brier in Lethbridge, Alta.

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Woodbine Entertainment announces third annual Mohawk Million will be run Sept. 24

CAMPBELLVILLE, Ont. — The 2022 Mohawk Million is a go. Woodbine Entertainment announced Wednesday all available slots for the race for two-year-old trotters have been sold. The third Mohawk Million will be run Sept. 24 at Woodbine Mohawk Park.

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Arrows sign Canadian international back Brock Webster to help fill injury void

TORONTO — The Toronto Arrows, dealing with a spate of injuries among the backs, have signed Canadian international wing/fullback Brock Webster. Toronto (0-2-0) visit NOLA Gold on Saturday in Major League Rugby play.

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CHL announces that 2022 Memorial Cup will begin June 20 in Saint John, N.B.

TORONTO — The 2022 Memorial Cup will begin June 20 in Saint John, N.B., the Canadian Hockey League announced Wednesday. The tournament will open with the host Saint John Sea Dogs facing off against the Ontario Hockey League champion.

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CF Montreal sign American goalkeeper Logan Ketterer to one-year deal

MONTREAL — CF Montreal signed American goalkeeper Logan Ketterer to a one-year deal Wednesday. The Major League Soccer club said the agreement also includes option years in 2023 and 2024.

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Hamelin becomes Canada's most decorated male Winter Olympian with 5,000m relay gold

BEIJING — Charles Hamelin's final Olympic race was one for the record books. Hamelin, 37, capped off his Olympic career in golden fashion as he helped his teammates win the men's 5,000-metre short-track speedskating relay on Wednesday.

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NHL Notebook: Oilers, Habs make moves as Canadian coaching carousel continues

Hockey fans could be forgiven for not recognizing some of the faces behind the benches of Canadian NHL teams in recent months.

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Hamelin and Canada win gold in the men's 5,000-metre short-track relay

BEIJING — Charles Hamelin became Canada's most decorated male Winter Olympian, helping Canada win gold in the men's 5,000-metre short-track speedskating relay on Wednesday.

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Oilers beat Kings 5-2 to remain unbeaten under Woodcroft

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kailer Yamamoto scored the tiebreaking goal with 4:46 left and the Edmonton Oilers remained undefeated under new coach Jay Woodcroft with a 5-2 win over the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday night.

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