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Five things to know about the NHL playoffs
The Vancouver Canucks made it out of the first round Friday night, while the Toronto Maple Leafs look to accomplish something they haven't done in decades on Saturday. Here are five things to know entering Saturday's post-season action: ALL-CANADIAN SERIES It was a close call, but the Vancouver Canucks pulled through. ...
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Canucks eliminate the Predators with 1-0 win in Game 6
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Pius Suter scored with 1:39 left and the Vancouver Canucks advanced to the second round of the NHL playoffs with a 1-0 victory over the Nashville Predators on Friday night in Game 6. Nashville had a final chance to force overtime with a power play with 33.9 seconds left after Elias Lindholm was ...
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Noah Hanifin breaks late tie, Golden Knights beat Stars 2-0 to force Game 7
LAS VEGAS (AP) - Noah Hanifin broke a scoreless tie at 9:54 of the third period, Adin Hill stopped 23 shots and the defending champion Vegas Golden Knights kept alive their season by beating the Dallas Stars 2-0 on Friday night to force Game 7. The deciding game in the first-round series is Sunday in Dallas. Mark Stone...
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Fourth time
Play-by-play veteran wins BCHL broadcaster award
Nanaimo Clippers play-by-play broadcaster Dan Marshall has been named the 2023-24 winner of the Jim Hughson Award for Broadcaster of the Year.Marshall earned the recognition after a vote was conducted with the 17 B.C. broadcasters."Winning this award is very special," Marshall said. "It's also a collabor...
May 03, 2024
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Junior hockey
New owner for KIJHL team, busy off-season continues
The Kelowna Chiefs franchise in the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League has been sold to Kelowna businessman Darren Tymchyshyn.The deal has been approved by the Junior A league's board of governors.Tymchyshyn, a former player with the Kelowna Spartans of the BCJHL in the 1990s, said it's been a dream of his to ...
May 02, 2024
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year-end honours
BCHL announces award winners for 2023-24 season
The BC Hockey league has unveiled the winners of its year-end awards for the 2023-24 season.The winners were decided by a vote between the 17 B.C. head coaches and general managers.Vern Dye Memorial Trophy (Most Valuable Player)Caden Cranston (F) - Surrey EaglesCranston finished as the BCHL's leading scorer in 2023-24,...
May 02, 2024
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No joy in OT: Vipers season is over
They gave it everything they had. The Vernon Vipers saw their BC Hockey League season come to an end Friday night after losing 2-1 in overtime to the Penticton Vees at the South Okanagan Events Centre.The Vees won the second round BC Hockey League series 4 games to one.Thomas Pichette won it for the Vees, beating Ethan...
Apr 27, 2024
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BCHL playoffs
Vipers stay alive with OT win over Vees
The Vernon Vipers kept their playoff hopes alive with a dramatic come from behind 3-2 win in overtime over the Penticton Vees on Wednesday night in Vernon.Vipers captain, and hometown product, Connor Elliott, scored 5:12 into the first OT for the win to cut the Vees series lead to 3 games to one.Winning goal in OT in g...
Apr 25, 2024
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BCHL playoffs
Vees take 3-0 series lead on Vipers
The Vernon Vipers are down to their last playoff life.The Penticton Vees shut out the Vipers 4-0 Tuesday night at Kal Tire Place to take a commanding 3-0 lead in their second round BC Hockey League series.Callum Arnott and Simon Meier each had a goal and one assist for the Vees while Will Ingemann had to make just 14 s...
Apr 24, 2024
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