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U.S. in quarantine, forfeits world juniors game
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Tuesday, 28 December 2021 12:16
Team USA was forced to forfeit its men's U20 world junior championships preliminary game against Switzerland on Tuesday because of a "mandated team quarantine" following two positive COVID-19 tests among the players in Alberta, Canada.The International Ice Hockey Federation announced that rather than a postponement, the game will be recorded as a forfeit and a 1-0 win for the Swiss,…
Blackhawks F Khaira could return vs. Predators
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Tuesday, 28 December 2021 13:20
CHICAGO -- Chicago Blackhawks forward Jujhar Khaira could return when the team visits Nashville on Saturday.Khaira hasn't played since he was stretchered off the ice following a big hit by New York Rangers defenseman Jacob Trouba on Dec. 7. Khaira spent the night in the hospital, and the team cited the NHL's concussion protocol when it placed him on injured…
Viewers guide to Canadiens-Lightning, Coyotes-Sharks on ESPN+
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Tuesday, 28 December 2021 09:08
The NHL returns to action Tuesday after the league took an extended holiday break due to increased COVID-19 cases. There haven't been any games played since Dec. 21.The ESPN+ exclusive schedule continues on Tuesday with the Tampa Bay Lightning hosting the Montreal Canadiens and then the San Jose Sharks hosting the Arizona Coyotes.To help get you ready for the game,…
Koivunen, Finland improve to 2-0 at world juniors
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Monday, 27 December 2021 21:57
EDMONTON, Alberta -- Ville Koivunen scored twice as Finland routed Austria 7-1 on Monday at the world junior hockey championship.Brad Lambert had a goal and two assists for Finland (2-0), while Kalle Vaisanen, Samuel Helenius, Kasper Simontaival, and Topi Niemela also scored.Goalie Juha Jatkola made eight saves.Martin Urbanek was the lone scorer for Austria (0-1), while Sebastian Wraneschitz stopped 41…
Suit dismissed against Blackhawks in Aldrich case
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Monday, 27 December 2021 16:36
CHICAGO -- A lawsuit filed against the Chicago Blackhawks by a former Michigan high school student who said he was sexually assaulted by ex-assistant coach Brad Aldrich has been dismissed, an attorney said Monday.Susan Loggans, who represents the former student, told The Associated Press that an order in the case was entered last week in Cook County Circuit Court. She…
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