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FIDDLER'S FACTS: The Prophet predicts who will win opening round of Stanley Cup playoffs

Contributed, Fred MacDonald · Columnist |Updated Apr. 19, 2024 |5 min read Premium content

A frantic final week of the NHL regular season created a buzz at sports watering holes across the country as teams fought for a post-season spot. Unfortunately, we’ll not see Sidney Crosby. That’s sad as Pittsburgh played its best hockey down the ...

Kensington Monaghan Farms Wild defenceman Luke Inman 2, looks to move the puck while the Charlottetown Bulk Carriers Knights’ Evan Nicholson, 18, applies pressure. The action took place during Game 4 of the best-of-seven P.E.I. major under-18 male hockey championship series at MacLauchlan Arena in Charlottetown on March 17. The Wild begins play at the Telus Cup Canadian under-18 hockey championship tournament in Membertou, N.S., on April 22.

Kensington Wild ready to take on Canada's best U18 teams at Telus Cup

Jason Simmonds · Journalist |Updated Apr. 19, 2024 |6 min read Premium content

After winning the P.E.I. and Atlantic championships, the Kensington Monaghan Farms Wild will write the team’s final chapter to the 2023-24 season at the Telus Cup. The Wild travels to Membertou, N.S., on April 20 and begins play in the six-team ...

Apr 22, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Chris Paddack (20) delivers a pitch against the Chicago White Sox in the first inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

MLB roundup: Cards prevail on Nolan Gorman's walk-off HR

Reuters |Updated 1 hour ago |6 min read

Nolan Gorman hit a walk-off two-run homer in the ninth inning to lift the St. Louis Cardinals to a 5-3 victory over the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday night. Lars Nootbaar drove in two runs and Paul Goldschmidt also went deep for the ...

Apr 18, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Kings right wing Adrian Kempe (9) moves in for a shot against the defense of Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Kevin Korchinski (55) during the overtime period at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

NHL roundup: Hurricanes storm back, stun Isles

Reuters |Updated 2 hours ago |3 min read

Sebastian Aho and Jordan Martinook scored the tying and go-ahead goals nine seconds apart with just over two minutes left as the Carolina Hurricanes rallied to beat the New York Islanders 5-3 in Raleigh, N.C., on Monday in Game 2 of an Eastern ...

Caleb Matthews of the Calgary Buffaloes, middle, attempts to deke Sydney Mitsubishi Rush goaltender Jonathan Coombs, right, as he’s chased by Noah Tanner during Telus Cup under-18 national championship action at the Membertou Sport and Wellness Centre on Monday. Calgary won the game 12-0. JEREMY FRASER/CAPE BRETON POST

TELUS CUP: Calgary Buffaloes score five first period goals on way to convincing win over Sydney Mitsubishi Rush on Monday

Jeremy Fraser |Updated 2 hours ago |7 min read Premium content

SYDNEY, N.S. – If there were any questions whether the Calgary Buffaloes would have any jet lag to begin the Telus Cup national under-18 hockey championship, those were answered early on Monday night. The Pacific representatives scored early and ...

Apr 22, 2024; New York, New York, USA;  Philadelphia 76ers guard Kelly Oubre Jr. (9) dribbles against New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) during the first half during game two of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

NBA roundup: Nuggets rally, shock Lakers at buzzer

Reuters |Updated 2 hours ago |2 min read

Jamal Murray hit a step-back jumper as time expired and the host Denver Nuggets rallied from a 20-point deficit to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 101-99 on Monday night in Game 2 of a Western Conference first-round playoff series. Murray, who struggled ...

Tyler Seymour of the Sydney Mitsubishi Rush, middle, works his way through a pair of Calgary Buffaloes players Liam O’Neill, left, and Zak Green during Telus Cup under-18 national championship action at the Membertou Sport and Wellness Centre on Monday. JEREMY FRASER/CAPE BRETON POST

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IN PHOTOS: Telus Cup national under-18 hockey championship begins for first time in Cape Breton

Jeremy Fraser |Updated 2 hours ago |19 min read Premium content

SYDNEY, N.S. - The Telus Cup national under-18 hockey championship kicked off at the Membertou Sport and Wellness Centre on Monday with three games on the schedule.  The Markham Waxers defeated the Kensington Wild 7-6 while the Magog Cantonniers ...

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Olympics-Teen skater Trew eyeing Paris after rolling off with Laureus award

Reuters |Updated 6 hours ago |2 min read

MADRID (Reuters) - Resplendent in a pink dress with matching sneakers, 14-year-old Arisa Trew performed a kickflip on her skateboard in a unique red carpet entrance to the Laureus awards ceremony in Madrid before rolling away with a trophy in her ...

Jan 13, 2024; Sunrise, Florida, USA; New Jersey Devils head coach Lindy Ruff looks on from the bench against the Florida Panthers during the third period at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo

Sabres bring back Lindy Ruff as head coach

Reuters |Updated 8 hours ago |2 min read

Lindy Ruff, the winningest coach in Buffalo Sabres history, is returning to his former post. The Sabres announced Monday they have hired Ruff, who led the team from 1997 through early 2012, to serve a second stint in the position. The Sabres needed ...

Magog Cantonniers hockey players and staff get lunch, courtesy of the Membertou Trade and Convention Centre, before their first day of Telus Cup gameplay at the Membertou Sports and Wellness Centre. The Membertou Trade and Convention Centre is providing lunch and dinner for all six teams throughout the tournament. Mitchell Ferguson/Cape Breton Post

Telus Cup crowds have Membertou businesses prepared for busy week in Cape Breton

Mitchell Ferguson · Local Journalism Initiative Reporter |Updated 9 hours ago |6 min read

MEMBERTOU, N.S. — The return of the Telus Cup national under-18 men's hockey championship to Nova Scotia and the tournament's first time coming to Cape Breton marks a significant step up for Membertou-hosted sports events but also in local economic ...

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