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Canucks eliminate Predators, will face Oilers in second round

Canucks eliminate Predators, will face Oilers in second round

An all-Canadian clash awaits the Vancouver Canucks in the second round of the NHL playoffs. And Vancouver isn't expecting an easy matchup. "We're in for a tough series," said Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet.
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OHL: Battalion force Game 6 with 5-4 double overtime win over Generals

OHL: Battalion force Game 6 with 5-4 double overtime win over Generals

OSHAWA, Ont. — Ty Nelson capped a four-point night with the game-winning goal 4:53 into double overtime as the North Bay Battalion defeated the Oshawa Generals 5-4 on Friday to stave off elimination in Ontario Hockey League playoff action.
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Canucks advance to 2nd round, beating Predators 1-0 in Game 6 on Pius Suter's late goal

Canucks advance to 2nd round, beating Predators 1-0 in Game 6 on Pius Suter's late goal

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Vancouver coach Rick Tocchet told Pius Suter to keep shooting. Suter did just that, and it paid off.
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QMJHL: Alexis Gendron leads Voltigeurs past Tigres 3-2 in OT to advance into finals

QMJHL: Alexis Gendron leads Voltigeurs past Tigres 3-2 in OT to advance into finals

DRUMMONDVILLE, Que.
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Former security guard Jake Knapp leads the Byron Nelson after 2 rounds

Former security guard Jake Knapp leads the Byron Nelson after 2 rounds

McKINNEY, Texas (AP) — Jake Knapp is spending his weekends much differently now as a rookie on the PGA Tour, just more than two years after working security at a restaurant in his hometown that was also a late-night hotspot.
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Montreal Alouettes sign former NFL receiver Preston Williams

Montreal Alouettes sign former NFL receiver Preston Williams

MONTREAL — The Montreal Alouettes signed former NFL receiver Preston Williams on Friday. The terms of the contract were not disclosed.
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Canada women even their record at Singapore Sevens while men suffer two close losses

Canada women even their record at Singapore Sevens while men suffer two close losses

SINGAPORE — Canada's women evened their record at the Singapore Sevens with a 28-7 win over Spain after opening with a 5-0 loss to Ireland.
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Ottawa heads into final weekend of PWHL season looking to clinch playoff spot

Ottawa heads into final weekend of PWHL season looking to clinch playoff spot

OTTAWA — The goal is simple for Ottawa’s Professional Women’s Hockey League team when they close out their regular-season Sunday night in Toronto. Win and they’re in.
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The value of Valeri Nichushkin on display for Avs since his return from player assistance program

The value of Valeri Nichushkin on display for Avs since his return from player assistance program

DENVER (AP) — Valeri Nichushkin is lifting the Colorado Avalanche after taking the time to help himself.
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Team Reid Carruthers adds Catlin Schneider at third after departure of Brad Jacobs

Team Reid Carruthers adds Catlin Schneider at third after departure of Brad Jacobs

Reid Carruthers has returned to the skip position for his four-man team and added Catlin Schneider to the lineup to fill a vacancy caused by the departure of Brad Jacobs.
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