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CCM Hockey to stop using Ovechkin & Russian players in marketing

CCM Hockey announced Monday it will stop using Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin and other Russian NHL players in its global marketing initiatives amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

"We are very sad to witness, like the rest of the world, what is happening in Ukraine," CCM chief executive Marrouane Nabih wrote in an email to TSN's Rick Westhead. "Although Mr. Ovechkin is not responsible for the Russian government's actions, we took the decision to not use him (or any Russian player) on any global CCM communication at this point."

CCM pays Ovechkin over $500,000 per year plus a percentage of its sales within Russia, a source told Westhead. Though the company will no longer use Ovechkin or other R…

McDavid's 5th straight multi-point game helps Oilers even series with Flames | CBC Sports

Zach Hyman scored the winning goal shorthanded for the Edmonton Oilers in Friday's 5-3 win over the Calgary Flames to even their playoff series at one victory apiece.

Five takeaways from the Calgary Flames’ Game 1 win over the Edmonton Oilers

The Calgary Flames played seven games of what amounted to hockey chess against Dallas in the first round. It was tight-checking, it featured excellent goaltending, and both sides probably wished th…

Vancouver Canucks have June 1 deadline to re-sign coach Bruce Boudreau | Globalnews.ca

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Tom Wilson collides with Jack Campbell

Leon Draisaitl hits the ref in the face with the puck while trying to clear the zone.

The State of Goalie Pulling in the NHL

When people ask me how to get into sports analytics, I always suggest starting with a question that they’re interested in exploring and using that question as a framework for learning the domain kn…

Canucks add goalie Spencer Martin, two assistant coaches to COVID protocol

Vancouver Canucks head coach Bruce Boudreau says Spencer Martin has been placed in the NHL's COVID-19 protocol.

Golf Psychology: sports mental training

Are you seeking greater consistency and improved performance? Try mental training for athletes or Golf Psychology from a trained coach. Golf industry experts promote driving range practice, pre-sho…

Familiar with COVID-19's debilitating effects, Canucks adopt a cautious approach

The Canucks may have been caught on the weekend in a COVID triangulation with the Flames and Hurricanes. Now, awaiting further test results, they won’t know until this evening whether Tuesday night’s game against the Blue Jackets will be played.

Canucks hire Jim Rutherford as new president of hockey operations

UPDATED: Postmedia's Patrick Johnston spoke to Jim Rutherford, who is in the information gathering stage of his new gig

Olivier returns as South Africa name 21-strong squad for India series

South Africa have named their squad for their three-match ICC World Test Championship series against India, starting 26 December.

Canucks: A house cleaning as Green, Benning fired; Boudreau to run bench

The Vancouver Canucks have fired head coach Travis Green and general manager Jim Benning in a house cleaning like no other for the organization

Was Alex Edler’s departure a red flag for the Canucks organization?

After years of saying he wanted to be a career Canuck, Edler was only too happy to leave the team this offseason, which maybe should have been a sign.

SIMMONS: Former Maple Leafs captain Dion Phaneuf officially retires, ’proud’ of his career

If Dion Phaneuf could go back in time and change just one thing — one personal night of his career — it would be the controversial Salute-gate scenario in…

FIRST PERSON | How I got sober playing beer league hockey | CBC News

You’d think that beer league hockey would be the worst pastime after quitting alcohol, but the game and my teammates have become a great support for sobriety, writes Lyle Mustard.

B.C. police officer fired after calling in sick 25 times to coach hockey

An officer from the West Vancouver Police Department was dismissed for repeatedly calling in sick and then going to coach hockey instead.

'Unvaccinated stars can play in Australia'

Unvaccinated players will be able to play in the Australian Open but face hard quarantine and regular testing, according to a letter distributed to WTA players.