National Sports

VANCOUVER — Ryan Gauld wants to play meaningful soccer again. It's been more than four months since the Vancouver Whitecaps were eliminated from the Major League Soccer playoffs, a layoff too long for the captain's liking.

VANCOUVER — A big decision loomed over Drew O'Connor's vacation last week. Like many NHL players, the Vancouver Canucks winger took advantage of a break in the league's schedule.

LAVAL, Que. — Kori Cheverie saw the signs coming. The Montreal Victoire head coach wanted her team to extend its winning streak to seven games.

THUNDER BAY, Ont. — While Rachel Homan's curling team cruised to a fifth straight win at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts, Kerri Einarson wriggled off a hook to escape with a win Tuesday.

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QUÉBEC — Jesse Allecia scored twice, Sam Oliver and Nathan Baril each added two assists, and the visiting Drummondville Voltigeurs zapped the Quebec Remparts 5-1 in Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League action on Tuesday night at Centre Videotron.

LAVAL, Que. — Maddie Rooney made 21 saves for her first shutout this season to lead the Minnesota Frost past the league-leading Montreal Victoire 4-0 on Tuesday in the Professional Women’s Hockey League.

KINGSTON, Ont. — Tyler Hopkins scored twice, Ethan Hay chipped in with three assists, and the Kingston Frontenacs edged the Barrie Colts 6-4 in Ontario Hockey League action on Tuesday night at Slush Puppie Place.

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks will be without star goalie Thatcher Demko for their upcoming five-game road swing.

BOSTON — Quinn Hughes is on standby for the United States at the 4 Nations Face-Off. Whether the Vancouver Canucks captain gets into Thursday's final against Canada remains to be seen.