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Raptors waive reserve forward Justin Champagnie

Raptors waive reserve forward Justin Champagnie

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors have waived reserve forward Justin Champagnie, the team announced Thursday night. The Raptors now have a roster spot open with 14 players and two on two-way deals. In three games this season, the 21-year-old averaged 2.
Barkov's quick hat trick lifts Panthers over Canadiens 7-2

Barkov's quick hat trick lifts Panthers over Canadiens 7-2

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov recorded a hat trick in the first period and helped his team snap a three-game losing streak with a 7-2 win over the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday night.
OHL Roundup: Spirit make good on comeback, defeat Greyhounds 5-4 in OT

OHL Roundup: Spirit make good on comeback, defeat Greyhounds 5-4 in OT

SAGINAW, Mich. — Pavel Mintyukov scored the game-winning goal 3:13 into overtime as the Saginaw Spirit came back to edge the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds 5-4 on Thursday.
Senators come back to win in OT, end Capitals' win streak

Senators come back to win in OT, end Capitals' win streak

WASHINGTON (AP) — Alex DeBrincat tied the game and scored in overtime to help the Ottawa Senators snap the Capitals' five game winning streak, beating Washington 4-3 Thursday night. Tim Stutzle scored with 15.
Nyman has goal and assist as Finland blanks Latvia 3-0 at world juniors

Nyman has goal and assist as Finland blanks Latvia 3-0 at world juniors

MONCTON, N.B. — Jani Nyman had a goal and an assist and Jani Lampinen made 17 saves as Finland shut out Latvia 3-0 on Thursday at the world junior hockey championship.
Pelé, Brazil’s mighty king of ‘beautiful game,’ has died

Pelé, Brazil’s mighty king of ‘beautiful game,’ has died

SAO PAULO (AP) — Pelé, the Brazilian king of soccer who won a record three World Cups and became one of the most commanding sports figures of the last century, died Thursday. He was 82.
As 'The King,' Pelé enchanted fans and dazzled opponents

As 'The King,' Pelé enchanted fans and dazzled opponents

SAO PAULO (AP) — Pelé was simply “The King.” He embraced “the beautiful game” of soccer in his 1958 World Cup debut for Brazil and never really let go. He won a record three World Cups and was widely regarded as one of his sport's greatest players.
Canada leaves Spengler Cup without a win after 3-1 loss to Sweden's Orebro

Canada leaves Spengler Cup without a win after 3-1 loss to Sweden's Orebro

DAVOS, Switzerland — Canada finished with a winless record at the Spengler Cup after dropping a 3-1 decision to Swedish club Orebro HK on Thursday in quarterfinal action at the international hockey tournament.
Canadian men's university hockey teams provide safe prep for Ukraine's under-25 squad

Canadian men's university hockey teams provide safe prep for Ukraine's under-25 squad

Ukraine's under-25 men's hockey team needed a safe place to play ahead of an international tournament, and found it in Canada.
Canada's Kyle (The Monster) Nelson to face the 'Korean Superboy' in Feb. 4 UFC bout

Canada's Kyle (The Monster) Nelson to face the 'Korean Superboy' in Feb. 4 UFC bout

Canadian featherweight Kyle (The Monster) Nelson will take on (The Korean Superboy) Doo Ho Choi on a Feb. 4 UFC Fight Night card in Las Vegas.