Makela Named Hurricanes Coach After Maxwell Firing
Mikko Makela takes over as head coach of the Hurricanes following the Dec 15 dismissal of Bryan Maxwell. Makela, a Finnish native with NHL playing history, plans to blend Canadian and Finnish styles and aims to add an on-ice assistant by Friday as the team battles to regain form.
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Canucks and Senators Aim for No 1 Seed in NHL Standings
The NHL resumes after a Christmas break with five Canadian clubs fighting for playoff positions. Ottawa and Vancouver seek top conference seeds after a strong first three months. Edmonton sits five games over .500 but clings to ninth-place pressure in the West.
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New Mexico Loses to UCLA in Las Vegas Bowl
UCLA edged New Mexico 27 to 13 in the Las Vegas Bowl under interim coach Ed Kezirian. UCLA guard Bragg returned a 74-yard punt for the lead in the third quarter as New Mexico’s Katie Hnida became the first woman to play in a Division I-A game, with a blocked extra point.
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Canada eyes Spengler Cup run in Davos
Canada ships a veteran laden 25 man roster to Davos for the Spengler Cup with Corey Hirsch and Paul DiPietro among the returning internationals. The lineup includes 20 players in European leagues, 17 in the Swiss League, and a four game round robin set starting Boxing Day against the Cologne Sharks, with Davos, Sparta Prague and Turku also in the field. Top scorer Sonny Bohonos leads Davos as Canada eyes another strong run and the New Year’s Eve final.
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