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Avid Thoughts: BC Lions big win, Demko’s struggles, Canada Soccer injuries and more
A Vancouver sports team won a playoff game and that was the BC Lions. In this week’s Avid Thoughts we’ll go over their big win and some other notable stuff that happened in the world of sports. If you are a long-time reader, you already know how this works. If you are new here, then […]
Canada face true World Cup test in 2-0 loss to Uruguay
In what felt like their first real test against a top 15 national side outside of CONCACAF in a long time, Canada did not win, but they also did not disappoint. The men lost to a strong and organized Uruguayan side 2-0, but there were more than a few positives to take from the match. […]
Canada defeat World Cup hosts 2-0 in preparation match
The Canadian men’s national soccer team finally got a taste of competition outside of CONCACAF for the first time in years. The host nation of the World Cup, Qatar, gave Les Rouges the first opportunity in a match that ended 2-0 for Canada. Starting XI and initial thoughts There was little in John Herdman’s picks […]
Zack Ostapchuk: There Is Nothing Like A Golden Goal
The summer of 2022 has been a good one if you are named Zack Ostapchuk. The Vancouver Giants captain played an important role in Team Canada’s World Junior Gold Medal win and is now set to make an impression at Ottawa Senators’ training camp. A player who is not short on confidence, Ostapchuk is ready […]
OPINION: Enjoying the World Juniors is Business as Usual
The 2022 World Juniors have been a hot topic for many reasons, but the situation with Hockey Canada should not deter any fans of the tournament.
Scott Ratzlaff is Golden at 2022 Hlinka Gretzky Cup
As if you didn’t have enough reasons to watch Canada’s team competing for the Hlinka Gretzky Cup, let me introduce you to Scott Ratzlaff, one of three goaltenders holding down the fort in Red Deer. Eligible for the 2023 NHL Draft, Ratzlaff just came off his first full season with the Western Hockey League’s Seattle […]
Canada men puts up valiant effort against France in friendly
It was very unlikely that Canada would beat France. But they drew against them, which is massive. What is even more impressive is that Canada played well. After the 4-0 defeat against the Netherlands on Thursday, Jesse Marsch and his team headed to Bordeaux to play against the French. France, of course, is the number […]
Marsch’s first foray as Canada men’s loss ends in 4-0 loss to the Netherlands
The Canadian Men’s National Team wanted a challenge. And for their demands, they got one. The FIFA 7th-ranked nation, the Netherlands, brought Canada to heel with a decisive 4-0 in Rotterdam. The match was the first big test for new head coach Jesse Marsch. It was an opportunity to try out his system of play, […]
Canada Soccer name Jesse Marsch as new men’s head coach
After an exhaustive search lasting over half a year, Canada Soccer finally announced they found their candidate to take over the head coaching duties of the Men’s National Team. Welcome, Jesse Marsch. The former American international player comes to the job with an extensive resume, most recently with Leeds United when they were in the […]
Canada or The United States? Who Has The Best Olympic Hockey Roster?
For the first time since 2014, the NHL is participating in the Olympic Winter Games in 2026. The fans have an opportunity to see the best hockey players on the planet compete for their country on the biggest stage of them all. Team Canada and Team USA are expected to be the heavy favourites so […]