Gallagher: Silver lining in Canucks’ dismal loss to Red Wings?
The Province’s Tony Gallagher writes on Friday morning: While it very much remains to be seen Saturday afternoon, there may be a silver lining to the Canucks not looking so hot against the Red Wings on...
View ArticleJoe Sakic talks NHL lockout, WHL and Vancouver Giants holding a night in his...
The Vancouver Giants will honour Joe Sakic Feb. 1. (usatoday.com.) The Vancouver Giants are honouring Joe Sakic at a Feb. 1 game. Whether he’ll have a chance to take in an NHL game on the trip is open...
View ArticleJudy Collins still going strong
Judy Collins, she of the crystalline voice that would make the heavenly choir invisible blush and reckon it’s definitely time to up their game, is sitting at the Ted Stevens Anchorage International...
View ArticleGarrett Billings on Langley Thunder adding trio of eastern hotshots: “It’s...
Mark Matthews is finally coming to the Langley Thunder. (Edmonton Journal.) There’s an argument to be made that the Western Lacrosse Association hasn’t been this interesting in years. Not only are...
View ArticleTegan and Sara building career according to plan
It’s a beautiful Thursday in Denver when Sara Quin calls up. She’s still coming down from her and twin sister Tegan’s Aug. 20 appearance on stage with Taylor Swift at the Staples Center in Los Angeles....
View ArticleRuslan Provodnikov defeats Mike Alvarado in action-packed war to claim WBO...
In a bout that was anticipated as a Fight of the Year candidate, Ruslan “Siberian Rocky” Provodnikov (23-2, 16KO’s) and Mike “Mile High” Alvarado (34-2, 22KO’s) did not disappoint, as the two stood...
View ArticleB.C. high school basketball all-stars set to greet Findlay Prep at second...
LANGLEY — The second annual Tsumura Basketball Invitational will be putting its most comprehensive lineup of B.C. talent on the floor as it once again welcomes the U.S. prep school powerhouse Findlay...
View ArticleClan outlast Tritons on kicks, SFU shoots for return berth to men’s soccer...
The Simon Fraser Clan men’s soccer team keeps finding ways to win, and now finds itself one win away from returning to the NCAA Div. 2 Final Four. On Friday in Denver, the Clan’s Jovan Blagojevic...
View ArticleHat Trick: Talking Salo, Bishop and Bowness with Lightning in town
Here are three thoughts heading into the Vancouver Canucks’ game with the Tampa Bay Lightning tonight at Rogers Arena. 1. Reports out of Tampa Bay have Sami Salo (upper body) missing the game. It’s a...
View ArticleStealth captain Kyle Sorensen aiming to play in LEC opener Saturday, but...
Stealth captain Kyle Sorensen is waiting to hear whether he’ll be suspended for the home opener Saturday. (Larry Palumbo, NLL photo) Vancouver Stealth captain Kyle Sorensen should hear from the...
View ArticleStakes are high in Super Bowl mayoral bet
Super Bowl Week continues to roll with the mayors of the two respective conference champions making a traditional wager to send each other local goods should their team lose. If the Seahawks lose,...
View ArticleJamie Lincoln, who knows Stealth players and Langley rink, gets shot to add...
Jamie Lincoln, congratulating John Grant, Jr., during his time with the Mammoth. (NLL photo.) Jamie Lincoln is the latest guy to get a chance to help jumpstart the Vancouver Stealth’s offence. The...
View ArticleBCHL playoffs start today, highlighted regular season champ Langley hosting...
Salmon Arm sniper Landon Smith ended up leading the BCHL in scoring. (Damon James photo.) The BCHL opens its playoffs on six fronts Tuesday Among the highlights is the regular season champion Langley...
View ArticleDenver Broncos fan who went missing during game found alive after 5 days
The Denver Broncos fan who wandered away from Sports Authority Field during a nationally televised game versus the San Diego Chargers Thursday night, leaving behind his stepson and friends, was found...
View ArticleCanucks Hat Trick: Bonino prospering in a larger role, Horvat shows well
1. BRAVO, BONINO: Yes, it’s way early to be passing judgment on the Ryan Kesler deal, but the play of Nick Bonino so far is extremely encouraging. To say the least. The Canucks’ slick second-line...
View ArticleCanucks Hat Trick: What’s the story with Radim Vrbata’s apparent leg injury?
For your viewing pleasure, we offer up three things to ponder about the Vancouver Canucks heading into their Saturday meeting with the Los Angeles Kings. 1. How badly hurt is Radim Vrbata? Vrbata seems...
View ArticleStealth GM Doug Locker disappointed with team’s “compete level,” in blowout...
The Vancouver Stealth’s misery at least has company. The Stealth were shellacked for the second time in four National Lacrosse League starts on Saturday, this time falling 20-9 in Denver to the...
View ArticleU.S. teacher sparks online movement with #IWishMyTeacherKnew class exercise
An elementary school teacher in Colorado has sparked an online movement encouraging teachers across the world to better understand and support their students. Kyle Schwartz, a third grade teacher in...
View ArticleWhitecaps Weekly podcast, mile-high in Denver
Over the Edmonton hump. Time to climb the Rockies. It wasn’t the most inspiring performance on Wednesday. The Caps dismissed the Eddies – barely. Last weekend we were reminded why you shouldn’t fall...
View ArticleStealth goalie Tyler Richards retires from lacrosse, after three concussions...
Add Tyler Richards to the frightening concussion stories. Richards, a goaltender with the Vancouver Stealth in the wintertime National Lacrosse League and the Burnaby Lakers in the summertime Western...
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