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Cole Eiserman: I’m Here To Win A Gold Medal
Cole Eiserman has the potential to become the next great American NHL player. The 2024 draft prospect has been lighting up the 2022 U17 hockey challenge this year and has helped the United States to a 4-0 record. While his draft year is still over a year and a half away, he is already looking […]
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.
Back in the Fold: Lineup Predictions for 2026 Olympics
It’s official. After more than a decade hiatus, the world’s top hockey players will be returning to the world’s top athletic competition. And for many hockey fans, that means it’s time for some lineup predictions for the 2026 Olympics. In a Feb. 2 press conference, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman announced NHL players will be allowed […]
The NHL Is Making The Right Steps In International Hockey
The 2024 NHL All-Star Weekend in Toronto has come with a lot of news to sift through. Trades like Sean Monahan going to Winnipeg, Elias Lindholm to Vancouver, and even Todd McClellan being fired by the Los Angeles Kings. Now the NHL is making the right steps in International Hockey. They want the number one […]
Canadian Soccer Business takes media rights and legal action against Mediapro
The media landscape for Canadian Soccer is going to change in a big way. On Thursday afternoon, both TSN’s Rick Westhead and The Atheltic’s Joshua Kloke dropped bombs on Canadian soccer fans. They both reported that the Canadian Soccer Business is taking back the broadcasting rights from Mediapro. Not only that, the CSB is taking Mediapro to court. This […]
Canadian star Jessie Fleming set for record breaking move to Portland Thorns
Jessie Fleming is reportedly on the move and it is a big one. She has been one of the best players in the world for both Chelsea and the Canadian Women’s National Team. But her time in West London is coming to an end. It was first reported by Tom Garry of The Telegraph that Fleming […]