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Hockey players were 'shocked' by woman's offer of sex, former teammate tells trial

Hockey players were 'shocked' by woman's offer of sex, former teammate tells trial

A group of hockey players was "shocked" when a woman asked if any of them would have sex with her in a London, Ont., hotel room seven years ago, one of them testified Wednesday at the sexual-assault trial of five of his former teammates.
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U.S. backup Oettinger outplaying starter Hellebuyck in NHL playoffs with Stars up 3-1 over Jets

U.S. backup Oettinger outplaying starter Hellebuyck in NHL playoffs with Stars up 3-1 over Jets

DALLAS (AP) — Winnipeg Jets fans have showered Jake Oettinger with chants referring to his role as the USA Hockey backup goalie to Connor Hellebuyck during the 4 Nations Face-Off earlier this year. Well, that “U.S.
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Philadelphia Flyers hire Rick Tocchet as coach, turning to alum to end their playoff drought

Philadelphia Flyers hire Rick Tocchet as coach, turning to alum to end their playoff drought

The Philadelphia Flyers hired Rick Tocchet as their coach Wednesday, hoping his return to the franchise will push them out of an extended rebuild and into playoff contention.
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Philadelphia Flyers hire Rick Tocchet as coach, turning to alum to end their playoff drought

Philadelphia Flyers hire Rick Tocchet as coach, turning to alum to end their playoff drought

The Philadelphia Flyers hired Rick Tocchet as their coach Wednesday, hoping his return to the franchise will push them out of an extended rebuild and into playoff contention.
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Vancouver Canucks promote Adam Foote to head coach, replacing Rick Tocchet

Vancouver Canucks promote Adam Foote to head coach, replacing Rick Tocchet

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks didn't have to look far to find their new head coach. The team announced Wednesday that Adam Foote has been elevated from assistant coach to head coach.
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Los Angeles Kings hire former Red Wings, Oilers exec Ken Holland to be their general manager

Los Angeles Kings hire former Red Wings, Oilers exec Ken Holland to be their general manager

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Kings hired Hall of Fame hockey executive Ken Holland as their general manager on Wednesday. The 69-year-old Holland spent the past year out of the NHL after leaving the Edmonton Oilers in June 2024.
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Injured Edmonton Oilers goalie Calvin Pickard still day to day: coach

Injured Edmonton Oilers goalie Calvin Pickard still day to day: coach

LAS VEGAS — Oilers goalie Calvin Pickard remains sidelined with an injury as Edmonton looks to finish off its second-round playoff series with the Vegas Golden Knights.
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Veteran quarterback Shea Patterson released by Winnipeg Blue Bombers

Veteran quarterback Shea Patterson released by Winnipeg Blue Bombers

WINNIPEG — American quarterback Shea Patterson was among seven players released Wednesday by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Patterson, 28, signed with Winnipeg following two seasons with the Saskatchewan Roughriders.
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Tage Thompson scores OT winner as US edges Norway 6-5 at ice hockey worlds

Tage Thompson scores OT winner as US edges Norway 6-5 at ice hockey worlds

HERNING, Denmark (AP) — Tage Thompson completed his hat trick with a power-play goal in overtime to give the United States a 6-5 win over Norway after the Americans squandered a four-goal lead at the ice hockey world championship on Wednesday.
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Dabrowski, Routliffe out of Italian Open with quarterfinal loss to Andreeva, Shnaider

Dabrowski, Routliffe out of Italian Open with quarterfinal loss to Andreeva, Shnaider

ROME — Ottawa's Gabriela Dabrowski and partner Erin Routliffe of New Zealand are out of the Italian Open women's doubles tournament after a 6-2, 4-6, 11-9 quarterfinal loss to Russians Mirra Andreeva and Diana Shnaider on Wednesday.
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