Junior Hockey

Where do things stand with the sexual assault case involving 2018 Canada world junior players?

A scandal has rocked Canadian hockey and led to multiple investigations of several players who were on the nation's gold medal-winning 2018 world junior team, including some who have moved on to the NHL.

Jun 30, 2024 4:20 PM Read more >

CHL, USA Hockey roll out Prospects Challenge showcase

TORONTO — The Canadian Hockey League believes it has found the right recipe and partner for showcasing top-ranked prospects. Sprinkle in the intense Canadian-United States rivalry, mix it with NHL scouts, draft motivation and the U.S.

Jun 26, 2024 9:00 AM Read more >

Appeal rejected, hazing abuse class-action lawsuit against QMJHL to go ahead

MONTREAL — The Quebec Court of Appeal has rejected a challenge to the authorization of a class-action lawsuit that alleges hazing abuse in the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League.

Jun 25, 2024 2:29 PM Read more >

OHL board approves Steelheads' move from Mississauga to Brampton

TORONTO — The Ontario Hockey League's board of governors has approved the relocation of the Mississauga Steelheads to neighbouring Brampton, Ont.

Jun 13, 2024 9:46 AM Read more >

Golf Canada executive and former Argos RB Bryan Crawford named OHL commissioner

TORONTO — Sports executive and former CFL player Bryan Crawford has been named the next commissioner of the Ontario Hockey League. The major junior league announced in a release Wednesday that Crawford will begin his tenure on Aug. 6.

Jun 12, 2024 1:38 PM Read more >

Seattle Kraken draft pick Jagger Firkus selected Canadian Hockey League player of year

FRANKENMUTH, Mich (AP) — Moose Jaw Warriors forward Jagger Firkus was honored as the David Branch Player of the Year Award winner Saturday at the Canadian Hockey League awards ceremony.

Jun 1, 2024 1:49 PM Read more >

Jagger Firkus becomes first Moose Jaw Warrior to win CHL player of the year

FRANKENMUTH — The accolades and recognition meant the world to Jagger Firkus. Firkus was named the David Branch Player of the Year Award winner at the Canadian Hockey League awards Saturday.

Jun 1, 2024 1:07 PM Read more >

Warriors complete sweep of Winterhawks for first-ever WHL title, trip to Memorial Cup

MOOSE JAW, Sask. — Brayden Schuurman scored the go-ahead goal with 5:53 remaining in the third period to lift the Moose Jaw Warriors to a 4-2 win over the Portland Winterhawks on Wednesday to book a ticket to the Memorial Cup.

May 15, 2024 11:23 PM Read more >

Knights complete sweep of Generals to win OHL title, book ticket to Memorial Cup

OSHAWA, Ont. — Easton Cowan had one goal and three assists, Kasper Halttunen had two goals and one assist as the London Knights booked their ticket to the Memorial Cup with a 7-1 win over the Oshawa Generals on Wednesday.

May 15, 2024 8:41 PM Read more >

St. Thomas hockey to follow Arizona State into NCHC, as league expands to 10 teams

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — The University of St. Thomas will join the National Collegiate Hockey Conference for the 2026-27 season as the 10th member, the men's hockey league announced Wednesday.

May 15, 2024 7:09 PM Read more >