Hockey (Last) Night in Canada: So Close Yet So Far Away

After seeing a rather anti-climatic game 7 between the Capitals and Penguins, last night provided two very exciting matchups. The Ducks and the Bruins were hoping to come from behind to win the series. The comeback was almost complete, but it fell short at the end. Continue reading

Hockey (Last) Night in Canada: What A Way to Cap the Series!

NHL’s dream matchup ended with a thud as Sidney Crosby and co. dusted off the Capitals last night to advance to the Eastern Conference finals. Continue reading

Hockey (Last) Night in Canada: Stayin’ Alive

Boston and Anaheim were facing elimination last night, but the motivation to come from behind was all that was needed as the remaining semi-final matchups are all tied at 3-3. Continue reading

Hockey (Last) Night in Canada: It’s A Scoring Frenzy!

There were two high scoring games last night. The Capitals were looking to tie the series and force a game 7 against the Penguins. The Canucks were also attempting to keep their playoff dreams alive against the Blackhawks. Only one of these teams lasted long enough to live another day. Continue reading

World Hockey Championship Roundup: Hockey is a Cruel Sport

It was the final day of the World Hockey Championship. Canada was seeking revenge from the loss in the finals to Russia in Quebec City last year while Swedes and the Americans battled for bronze. Continue reading

Hockey (Last) Night in Canada: It’s Clobberin’ Time

Last night was a tale of two stories. While one series is knotted at two, the other series features a team that is facing elimination. Continue reading

Hockey (Last) Night In Canada: Back To Back

In a first for these playoffs, a series went on back-to-back nights. After winning game four last night, the Penguins travelled to Washington looking to take their third straight against the Caps. Meanwhile, the Canucks were looking to take a lead in a game and hold it down for a win against Chicago. Continue reading

West Wins CIS Football East/West Bowl

It was a chilly day in London which meant that the winds were freezing at T.D. Waterhouse Stadium on the University of Western Ontario campus.  It wasn’t just the weather that was cold but so were the All-Star offenses as they put on the second lowest scoring game in CIS all-star game history.  However, the West All-Stars did just enough to earn the win by a score of 16-7. Continue reading

Hockey (Last) Night In Canada: Home Cooking

It was Eastern Conference Friday night last night. The Penguins were looking to head back to Washington with an even series. Meanwhile, on the coast, there was a storm brewing in Carolina as the Hurricanes looked to take their third straight win against Boston. Continue reading

World Hockey Championship Roundup: Road To Gold

It was semi-final Friday at the Ice Hockey World Championships today. Russia battled the USA in one game while Canada met Sweden. The winners would have their tickets punched to Sunday’s championship final. Continue reading