Canada tops Russia 5-3 in World Juniors opener
Canada raced to a fast start at Air Canada Centre beating Russia 5-3 in the preliminary round. Captain Dylan Strome scored twice on power plays while Canada outshot Russia 37-17, building a two goal edge before holding on.
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Czech routs Finland to stun in world junior opener
In Montreal the Czech Republic stunned defending champion Finland 2-1 as Michael Spacek scored with 1:18 left in regulation and Daniel Krenzelik added a goal. Joona Luoto tallied for Finland in a tight opening game for both teams.
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Defending champs beat Canada in Spengler Cup opener
Evgeny Kovyrshin scored twice and HC Dinamo Minsk exploded for four unanswered third period goals to beat Canada 7-4 in Davos. Dmitry Korobov Sergei Drozd and Nikita Komarov also struck in the final frame as Minsk overturned a 4-3 deficit and captured the opener. Canada led 3-1 before Noreau equalized and Kovyrshin sealed Minsk’s win with an empty net tally deep in the period.
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Petts Curling and Yule Tide Spiel Schedule
Tigers hockey at 7 p.m. against Calgary Hit Men at Canalta Centre following Medicine Hat Curling Club events all day. Local arena events feature Petts Curling and the Yule Tide Spiel with multiple draws and games across the venue.
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Sports History Highlights From December 27
Joe Sakic notches his 1000th career point with a second period assist fueling a 5-1 Avalanche win over the Blues. Mario Lemieux returns after 3 1/2 years to help Pittsburgh blank Toronto 5-0. Rudy Carpenter throws for 467 yards and four TDs in ASU 45 Rutgers 40 bowl, setting a total yards record. Terrell Owens reaches 1000 receptions with an 8 yard catch from Brian Brohm in the second quarter.
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Sports TV lineup and matchups for weekend June 2024
The schedule lists Tea World junior championship action at 11 a.m. on TSN with Czech Republic versus Switzerland and the Spengler Cup at noon on TSN5 featuring HC Davos against HC Dinamo Minsk or Team Canada. Follow at 1 30 p.m. with the Military Bowl on TSN2 Temple versus Wake and 2 p.m. with Latvia facing Russia. At 3 30 p.m. Denmark meets Finland followed by Canada against Slovakia at 6 p.m. on TSN3. Evening games include Calgary Flames at Colorado at 7 p.m. on Sportsnet and Utah Jazz at Los Angeles Lakers at 8 30 p.m. on Sportsnet One.
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