Calgary Flames playoff run sparks citywide frenzy and boosts sales
Calgary bars along the Red Mile saw record sales as tens of thousands watched the Flames reach the finals, with big-screen setups, generous donations, and crowds lining up for games. Despite losing to the Tampa Bay Lightning in a seventh game, city spirit remained high and season-ticket momentum grew as the team chipped away at debt.
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Victoria Faces Medicine Hat in WMBL Exhibition
Victoria plays Medicine Hat Mavericks at Athletic Park at 7 p.m. in a WMBL exhibition. In American Legion A action, Fort Macleod Royals meet Knights of Columbus Knights at Jeffries Park at 4 p.m.
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Local sports schedules submission notice
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Dodgers at Blue Jays on TSN and Reds at Athletics on Sportsnet
On TV today major league baseball features the Los Angeles Dodgers versus Toronto Blue Jays at 5 p.m. on TSN and the Cincinnati Reds against the Oakland Athletics at 8 p.m. on Sportsnet, delivering two prime matchups.
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Tigers ink Desjardins to three year coaching extension
Desjardins signs a three year extension to remain head coach of the Medicine Hat Tigers, with GM Rick Carriere citing stability and a plan to return to the Memorial Cup. Desjardins praises the team and stresses high expectations while acknowledging the loss of three veteran overagers. The GM and coach also commend Shaun Clouston and Bryan Ellerman joining a staff focused on developing young players.
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Flames Fans Rally To Honor Calgarys Playoff Run
Calgary Flames arrive home to grateful fans after a 2-1 loss to Tampa Bay in game seven. Mayor Dave Bronconnier says noon rally at Olympic Plaza will bring closure as 20 000 to 25 000 fans gather. Krzysztof Oliwa tears show toll of long playoff chase while rookie Mike Commodore signs autographs for fans. A street fight left a man in hospital. 18-year-old Brian Donald Gaisford charged with assault with a weapon.
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Smigelski wins three medals at provincial track meet
Adele Smigelski, Grade 12 sprinter for Eagle Butte Talons, captures silver in the 200 and bronze in the 100 and 400 at the high school provincials. Coach Darryl Smith notes strong effort from the team, finishing 16th of 3A schools and 39th of 175 overall. Her sister Sheena also placed seventh in junior long jump.
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