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The Canucks' clock is running down on Micheal Ferland

"For right now, we are just hoping he feels better so he can continue on with his life and then we will see where it gets to if he is able to play again or not.” — GM Jim Benning on Micheal Ferland

The Vancouver Canucks have a cohort of players going through quarantine.

Others were already in town, either because they live here or because they wanted to get through their required quarantine — be it the government-required 14 days for international travellers or a shorter league-mandated period for players arriving from elsewhere in Canada — sooner rather than later.

A few are still to arrive from other parts of Canada.

Whether Mi…

Russell Okung Becomes First NFL Player to Be Paid in Bitcoin - CoinDesk

Okung’s $13 million salary is being split 50-50 between bitcoin and fiat by way of Zap’s Strike product.

Tests at World Junior Championship reveal 10 positive COVID-19 cases

Hockey fans will be getting a present on Christmas: the start of the 2021 World Junior Championship. At least, that’s the plan.

While the International Ice Hockey Federation has cancelled every other tournament on their schedule this winter, the World Juniors will still take place. Similar to the 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs, the tournament will be played in a quarantined bubble in Edmonton.

All of the teams from the ten countries participating in the tournament have arrived in Edmonton and underwent testing for COVID-19. Ten of the tests came back positive: eight players from Team Germany and two staff members from Team Sweden. 

The positive tests came as a surprise to Germany, wh…

Don Cherry blames the “left wing media” for Mark Donnelly’s firing, but it’s just capitalism

Donnelly's alliance with anti-maskers earned him a similarly-fired ally in Cherry.

Grand Chief of Coast Salish Nation says he's not offended by Canucks logo

A scholar of Indigenous studies is suggesting the Vancouver Canucks get rid of the team’s decades-old orca logo, arguing it was designed without Indigenous consultation and is “cultural appropriation.”

Dr. Henry bans indoor adult team sports; kids dialed back to practice only

All indoor adult team sports are temporarily prohibited, provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced Wednesday night.

Young hockey player from Dover in for 'fight of his life' after severe spinal injury during game

On Sunday, Nov. 15, Brian Page damaged his spine during an ice hockey game. The hockey and Caesar Rodney communities rally in support.

Barbie girl in a hockey world

Hockey-playing Barbie dolls are on sale at Tim Hortons, with proceeds helping grow the women’s game.

Fall / Winter Season Updates

Government mandate for cohort for 4 teams in one bubble. Roster size is now 13 + goalie. Ice times start at 8:15PM+ up till 10:30PM. No 10:45PM or 11PM for Sept – Dec. Jan-Apr will be back at 10:30PM start times. First season is a gift wrap for us. Season will be split to align with CANLAN/ASHL. Sign in waiver sheet required for game day and will be checked at the entrance. Arrive 20 minutes before your game and leave 15 minutes after the game. No showers permitted. Cohort guidelines are set once the teams are placed. We will only tier if it is extremely necessary, but this will require a 2 week quarantine break if a new team enters the bubble. Sept 24th- Dec 20th – 11 Games + 2 Playoffs | Jan 2nd- Apr 10th 11 Games + 2 Playoffs (…

New rules for Fall ’20 5-ON-5

The New Offside: We’re introducing the hybrid offside to create larger attacking zones while retaining the neutral zone for transition and stretch passes. How does it work? In order to gain the attacking zone, the blue-line remains as the line of entry for the purposes of the offside rule. Once the line has been gained and possession has been established, the red line now becomes the clearance line. Until the defending team clears the puck past the red line, the puck remains in the attacking zone. Face-off Adjustments: All face-offs will take place at one of the four (4) face-off dots located closest to the crease, or the centre-ice face-off dot in the case of the start of a period, goal scored, offside, or any other need for a neutra…

Leagues to be suspended for 2 weeks

VIASPORT has implemented a 2 week shut down at CANLAN along side ASHL/ICE604. We must do our part in keeping the cases low while keeping others including ourselves safe. It was a privilege to play hockey during this time and who knows what will happen in the near future. The next 2 weeks schedule is suspended and when it returns in Nov 21st. That's right when playoffs begin, so that's another portion we're going to have to figure out. There is a chance that if the cases keep surging this season might come to a halt, but we'll wait and see. Stay safe out there everyone from ICE604/ASHL & CANLAN.

NHL mourns death of 'true friend' Trebek

Alex Trebek loved the NHL, and the feeling was mutual. Hockey lost a great friend with the death of Trebek, the legendary host of the game show "Jeopardy!" who died Sunday of pancreatic cancer. He was 80.

Todd Bertuzzi suggests he'll move back to Vancouver if Joe Biden wins the U.S. Presidential Election

Times are tense in the United States of America. It's election day and Americans are lining up at polling stations to cast their vote for who they want to be President for the next four years. A Presidential election is always an uneasy time, but the current election has been particularly divisive. That's why, when former-Canuck Todd Bertuzzi made his regular appearance on Sportsnet 650's morning show, the Starting Lineup, hosts James Cybulski and Perry Solkowski asked Bertuzzi about his experience of the current situation as a Canadian living in the U.S. "I tell you, it's interesting times, especially for a Canadian living here," said Bertuzzi. "I've been here for, I don't know, about 15 years, 20 years total, and I've never seen…

Former Saskatchewan Roughriders linebacker Jeff Knox Jr. charged with attempted homicide — Leader Post

Former Saskatchewan Roughriders linebacker Jeff Knox Jr. is facing charges that include two counts of attempted homicide.

Sir Bobby Charlton diagnosed with dementia

World Cup-winning England forward and Manchester United legend Sir Bobby Charlton is diagnosed with dementia.

Edmonton sports legend Joey Moss dies at 57

Edmonton sports legend Joey Moss has died at the age of 57.

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World Series 2020: Bold Predictions for Rays vs. Dodgers Showdown

The Los Angeles Dodgers have two incredible arms in Clayton Kershaw and Walker Buehler leading their pitching staff, but neither may be as dominant as their potential World Series X-factor...

Young Ovechkin casually absorbs a massive hit from Dennis Gauthier

Bieksa grants permission to new Jets player to wear Rypien's old number | Offside

New Winnipeg Jets forward Nate Thompson will wear Rick Rypien's old number 11. He asked Kevin Bieksa for permission first.

[VIDEO] We love how he keeps driving and gets out of the arena when the Zamboni is on fire!

[NEW VIDEO] We now have video of the Zamboni on fire at Bill Gray’s Regional Iceplex in Brighton, N.Y.

Florida-LSU game postponed following Covid-19 outbreak within UF program

Covid-19 has gotten its teeth into the Florida Gator football program.

Alabama HC Nick Saban, AD Greg Byrne Test Positive for COVID-19

Alabama football head coach Nick Saban and athletic director Greg Byrne have tested positive for COVID-19...

Portugal and Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo has tested positive for coronavirus

Portugal and Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo has tested positive for coronavirus, the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) has announced. The 35-year-old is "doing well, without symptoms, and in isolation", the FPF said in a statement. Portugal face Sweden in a Nations League group game on Wednesday. The remainder of Fernando Santos' Portugal squad have tested negative for Covid-19 and are available for selection. Portugal played out a 0-0 draw with France in Paris on Sunday and are top of the group, level on points with the world champions.

Report: Chiefs and Bears Have Positive COVID-19 Tests

Contract tracing reportedly is ongoing for both teams.

Flames sign goaltender Jacob Markstrom to a six-year deal

Markstrom is leaving Vancouver for the prairies, where he'll earn $36 million dollars over six years. Earlier, the Canucks signed goaltender Braden Holtby.

COVID-19 outbreak in hockey league raises questions about contact tracing

"My concern is they will give you the test, but they do not ask any other questions from the get-go."

TSN Original: The Problem of Pain

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More than half of Vasili Podkolzin’s KHL team has contracted COVID-19

Podkolzin was not one of the positive cases and was in the SKA St. Petersburg lineup for their game on Wednesday.

NFL Legend Gale Sayers Dies at 77

NFL legend Gale Sayers has died at the age of 77. Widely regarded as one of the greatest running backs to ever carry a football, the former Chicago Bear was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1977. "The NFL family lost a true friend today with the passing of Gale Sayers. Gale was one of the finest men in NFL history and one of the game's most exciting players," said NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell in a statement Wednesday. "Gale was an electrifying and elusive runner who thrilled fans every time he touched the ball," added Goodell, noting that "we will also forever remember Gale for his inspiration and kindness." Sayers earned additional inclusion in the cultural zeitgeist as a central figure in the tear-jerking 1971 film "Bria…

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Coronavirus: Football team loses 37-0 in socially distanced match

German club Ripdorf stepped onto the pitch, kicked the ball away and then stood on the sidelines.

Big Ten backtracks on its decision to postpone and will play football this fall after all

Game on.

17-year-old junior hockey player hopes his coming out will inspire others

As Quebec Major Junior Hockey League players gear for a season they hope will change their lives, a goal-scoring 17-year-old New Brunswicker decided not to wait for the puck to drop before changing his. Yanic Duplessis, an elite-level player who was drafted by the QMJHL's Drummondville Voltigeurs in 2019, revealed he is gay earlier this week. In the hockey world, that qualifies as significant news. One of the reasons the native of Saint-Antoine, N.B., decided to step forward is to help make such announcements unremarkable. "It was a struggle for me, and it shouldn't be," he said in an interview with CBC's Quebec A.M., later adding "it shouldn't be a big deal." And for Duplessis, it was. He tells of anxiety attacks at school and calling …

Fans boo 'moment of unity' at NFL opener

Pockets of fans are heard booing a 'moment of unity' as protests against racism take place on the opening night of the NFL season.

Vikings QB Kirk Cousins embraces Darwinian view on Covid-19, saying 'If I die, I die'

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins has one approach to Covid-19: "If I die, I die." On Spotify's "10 Questions With Kyle Brandt" podcast, Cousins said he's take a "survival of the fittest" approach to the pandemic.

Canucks Unveil Massive Warm-Up Sign

"Go Canucks Go" has been hand-painted by 200 Canucks Season Ticket Members over two-thirds of the ice at Rogers Arena.

With Markstrom looking out of sorts, will Canucks turn to Demko? - Sportsnet.ca

If Jacob Markstrom is unable to play due to injury or fatigue, Thatcher Demko will be tasked with keeping the Canucks' season alive when they face elimination against the Golden Knights tonight at 9:45 p.m. ET / 6:45 p.m. PT on Sportsnet.

Flames FanAttic on Twitter

“🏳️‍🌈 Happy #YYCPride 🏳️‍🌈 A portion of the proceeds from our #Flames Pride shirts will be directed to our friends @YouCanPlayTeam: https://t.co/i4XoQTuWm2”

Legendary Georgetown coach John Thompson Jr. dies at age 78

Legendary Georgetown coach John Thompson Jr., known simply as "Big John" throughout college basketball, has died at age 78. Thompson, who led Georgetown to the 1984 national championship, built the program into a juggernaut, taking the Hoyas to three Final Fours in the 1980s while also winning seven Big East titles and leading the 1988 United States national team to a bronze medal in the Olympics. "We are heartbroken to share the news of the passing of our father, John Thompson, Jr," the Thompson family said in a statement released by Georgetown. "Our father was an inspiration to many and devoted his life to developing young people not simply on, but most importantly, off the basketball court. He is revered as a historic shepherd of the s…