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Champagnie felt immediate connection to Raptors out of 16-17 teams he practised for

Champagnie felt immediate connection to Raptors out of 16-17 teams he practised for

TORONTO — Justin Champagnie has an unwavering belief in himself, and once he sets a target, he says, he usually hits it.
Toronto Six women start a more "normal" second season in Premier Hockey Federation

Toronto Six women start a more "normal" second season in Premier Hockey Federation

Home games, fans and congregating in their own locker room are hockey-season cornerstones the Toronto Six didn't get in its expansion year.
Canada names women's cricket team for ICC World Cup Americas Qualifier

Canada names women's cricket team for ICC World Cup Americas Qualifier

TORONTO — Kamna Mirchandan will captain Canada at the ICC 2022 Women’s T20 World Cup Americas Qualifier later this month in Mexico. The tournament, which also features Argentina, Brazil and the U.S., will take place Oct.
Price likely to miss start of NHL season as he recovers from illness, surgery

Price likely to miss start of NHL season as he recovers from illness, surgery

Montreal coach Dominique Ducharme says he does not expect Carey Price to practise before the start of the regular season, making it unlikely the superstar goaltender will be ready for the Canadiens' season opener.
Liam Millar looks to make mark with new Swiss club and help Canada get to World Cup

Liam Millar looks to make mark with new Swiss club and help Canada get to World Cup

Liam Millar has already made a mark at Liverpool. Now the 22-year-old Canadian winger is looking to blaze a trail in Switzerland with FC Basel.
The North Remembered: NHLers reflect one-and-done Canadian division

The North Remembered: NHLers reflect one-and-done Canadian division

Tyler Toffoli had just filled the net on back-to-back nights against his former team.
Brazil, Mexico challenge Canada for 2022 men's world curling berth

Brazil, Mexico challenge Canada for 2022 men's world curling berth

LACOMBE, Alta. — Canada has to win a berth in the 2022 world men's curling championship because of a challenge from Brazil and Mexico.
Burlington welterweight Mike Malott wins UFC contract with submission victory

Burlington welterweight Mike Malott wins UFC contract with submission victory

Canadian welterweight Mike (Proper) Malott is headed to the UFC after a 39-second submission win on Dana White's Contender Series. The 29-year-old from Burlington, Ont.
Vince Dunn scores twice as Kraken wrap pre-season with 4-0 win over Canucks

Vince Dunn scores twice as Kraken wrap pre-season with 4-0 win over Canucks

VANCOUVER — Special teams were the difference as the Seattle Kraken wrapped their pre-season with a 4-0 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday.
Cranbrook Bucks top Canada's women's national team 8-3 in exhibition

Cranbrook Bucks top Canada's women's national team 8-3 in exhibition

CRANBROOK, B.C. — Jessie Eldridge scored with 15 seconds left to play but Canada's women's national hockey team still lost to the Cranbrook Bucks 8-3 on Tuesday. Mélodie Daoust and Julia Gosling also scored for Canada in the exhibition game.