National Sports

Ethan Bear speaks out against racism: 'I'm proud of where I come from'

(ANNews) – Earlier this week the Edmonton Oilers completed their run in the 2021 NHL playoffs with a defeat to the Winnipeg Jets.

May 27, 2021 3:59 PM Read more >

Indigenous players and a coach looking to hoist the Stanley Cup

There are currently 16 teams with aspirations to be crowned Stanley Cup champions in 2021.

May 19, 2021 4:26 PM Read more >

Collector seeks cards featuring Indigenous hockey players to forward to youth

Naim Cardinal is once again finding out just how generous fellow hockey card collectors can be. Cardinal, a member of Tallcree First Nation in Alberta, has earned notice in the sports card collecting industry in recent years.

May 19, 2021 7:07 AM Read more >

Indigenous hockey player recognized for anti-racism campaign

SYDNEY — A young Indigenous hockey player from Whycocomagh has been recognized by the House of Commons for his Red Tape Movement and the awareness it has raised around racism and discrimination.

Apr 3, 2021 9:00 AM Read more >

SJHL announces that the 2020-2021 season will not have an ending

The Saskatchewan JUnior Hockey League has announced that the 2020-2021 season will not have an ending.

Mar 23, 2021 12:31 PM Read more >

Advances, struggles in anti-racism work in hockey to be focus of virtual event

An upcoming “incubator'' event on anti-racism work in hockey looks to highlight progress and setbacks within the sport over the past 12 months.

Mar 18, 2021 8:06 AM Read more >

Dad makes five-year old son a mini-Zamboni, NHL takes note

Marty Allain was just looking for something to put a smile on the face of his five-year-old son, but a recent MacGyver-ed job involving a mini-tractor is putting a smile on the face of thousands across the continent.

Jan 26, 2021 10:37 AM Read more >

Legendary hockey figure Art Berglund helped to shape the game in the U.S.

A legendary figure in the world of hockey who carried a love of his hometown wherever he went has died. Art Berglund, a well-known hockey legend both at home and in the U.S.

Jan 21, 2021 7:17 AM Read more >

Scoreboard for Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021

Wednesday's Games NHL Vancouver 6 Montreal 5 (SO) Edmonton 3 Toronto 1 San Jose 2 St.

Jan 20, 2021 11:58 PM Read more >

Pac-12 Commissioner Larry Scott stepping down at end of June

Pac-12 Commissioner Larry Scott is stepping down at the end of June, ending an 11-year tenure in which the conference landed a transformational billion dollar television deal but struggled to keep up with some of its Power Five peers when it came to

Jan 20, 2021 10:26 PM Read more >