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Top-ranked Western to host rival Laurier in battle of unbeaten football teams

Top-ranked Western to host rival Laurier in battle of unbeaten football teams

Western University and Wilfrid Laurier University will renew their football rivalry Saturday in a battle of unbeaten teams looking to enter the U Sports post-season on a high.
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Eichel breaks tie, champion Golden Knights beat Jets 5-3 for 5th straight victory to open season

Eichel breaks tie, champion Golden Knights beat Jets 5-3 for 5th straight victory to open season

WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Jack Eichel broke a tie on a power play with 4:36 left and the Stanley Cup champion Vegas Golden Knights beat the Winnipeg Jets 5-3 on Thursday night for their fifth straight victory to open the season.
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QMJHL Roundup: Huskies hold off Islanders to extend win streak to three games

QMJHL Roundup: Huskies hold off Islanders to extend win streak to three games

CHARLOTTETOWN — Benjamin Brunelle had a goal and an assist as the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies defeated the Charlottetown Islanders 4-2 on Thursday.
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Golden Knights pull ahead late, top Jets 5-3 in playoff rematch

Golden Knights pull ahead late, top Jets 5-3 in playoff rematch

WINNIPEG — Jack Eichel scored the go-ahead goal with 4:36 remaining and the Vegas Golden Knights remained undefeated with a 5-3 win over the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday night.
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OHL Roundup: Steelheads use three-goal third period to take 7-6 win over Battalion

OHL Roundup: Steelheads use three-goal third period to take 7-6 win over Battalion

NORTH BAY, Ont. — Adam Zidlicky scored the go-ahead goal midway through the third period to cap a three-goal comeback as the Mississauga Steelheads edged the North Bay Battalion 7-6 on Thursday.
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Nikita Kucherov scores twice, Lightning beat Canucks 4-3 to end 3-game winless streak

Nikita Kucherov scores twice, Lightning beat Canucks 4-3 to end 3-game winless streak

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Nikita Kucherov scored twice and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Vancouver Canucks 4-3 on Thursday night to end a three-game winless streak. Nicholas Paul and Michael Eyssimont also scored, and Jonas Johansson made 26 saves.
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Panthers win home opener, hold off Toronto 3-1 in playoff rematch

Panthers win home opener, hold off Toronto 3-1 in playoff rematch

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Kevin Stenlund got his first goal as a member of the Florida Panthers, then ended the night with a bit of blood coming from a little cut on the left side of his face.
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Adam Ruzicka scores the go-ahead goal for the Flames, who beat the sloppy Sabres 4-3

Adam Ruzicka scores the go-ahead goal for the Flames, who beat the sloppy Sabres 4-3

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Adam Ruzicka scored the go-ahead goal on a bad-angle shot 4:35 into the third period, and the Calgary Flames overwhelmed the sloppy Buffalo Sabres and rookie goalie Devon Levi in a 4-3 win on Thursday night.
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Retornaz routs Olympic champion Edin 8-2 at Grand Slam Tour Challenge

Retornaz routs Olympic champion Edin 8-2 at Grand Slam Tour Challenge

NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. — Italian skip Joel Retornaz remained undefeated at the Grand Slam's HearingLife Tour Challenge with an 8-2 dismantling of defending Olympic champion Niklas Edin on Thursday.
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Cam Atkinson scores twice, leading the Flyers to a 4-1 win over the Oilers

Cam Atkinson scores twice, leading the Flyers to a 4-1 win over the Oilers

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Cam Atkinson scored twice and Sean Walker added his first goal with Philadelphia as the Flyers beat the Edmonton Oilers 4-1 on Thursday night.
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