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Connor McDavid scores twice, Edmonton Oilers outmuscle defending Stanley Cup champs

Connor McDavid scores twice, Edmonton Oilers outmuscle defending Stanley Cup champs

EDMONTON — It was the kind of confidence boost the Edmonton Oilers desperately needed.
Koe wins 1-2 Page playoff game at Brier, Bottcher to meet Gushue in semifinal

Koe wins 1-2 Page playoff game at Brier, Bottcher to meet Gushue in semifinal

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — Pressed into a three-man setup after the withdrawal of vice Mark Nichols, the Wild Card One team skipped by Brad Gushue showed Saturday that it can play short-handed just as well as even strength.
Markstrom stops 19 pucks in shutout, Lindholm nets 30th as Flames blank Red Wings

Markstrom stops 19 pucks in shutout, Lindholm nets 30th as Flames blank Red Wings

CALGARY — It was more difficult than perhaps it should have been given Calgary's 31-5 edge in shots after two periods, but the red-hot Flames won again on Saturday.
1 dead, 6 injured after police get call about shots fired at Edmonton lounge

1 dead, 6 injured after police get call about shots fired at Edmonton lounge

EDMONTON — Police in Edmonton say one man is dead and multiple others were injured following a shooting at a lounge.
Nichols out of Wild Card One lineup at Brier after positive COVID-19 test

Nichols out of Wild Card One lineup at Brier after positive COVID-19 test

LETHBRIDGE, Alta.
Flasch and Bottcher win crossover games at Brier, Gunnlaugson and Jacobs eliminated

Flasch and Bottcher win crossover games at Brier, Gunnlaugson and Jacobs eliminated

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — Brad Jacobs couldn't get out of the Enmax Centre fast enough after a blowout loss to Saskatchewan's Colton Flasch ended his Tim Hortons Brier playoff hopes on Friday.
'They should apologize': Alberta premier files defence in defamation lawsuit

'They should apologize': Alberta premier files defence in defamation lawsuit

EDMONTON — Premier Jason Kenney has filed his defence in a defamation lawsuit brought against him by environmental groups over his remarks on the release of an inquiry into supposed misinformation about Alberta's energy industry.
Amid global energy crisis, labour shortage constrains growth of Canadian oilpatch

Amid global energy crisis, labour shortage constrains growth of Canadian oilpatch

CALGARY — Labour shortages in Canada's oil and gas industry could curb its ability to quickly step in to fill a gap in supply left in the wake of U.S. sanctions against Russia, industry insiders say.
Alberta budget means Albertans are trapped on a relentless fiscal rollercoaster ride

Alberta budget means Albertans are trapped on a relentless fiscal rollercoaster ride

This article was originally published on The Conversation, an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts. Disclosure information is available on the original site. ___ Author: Robert L.
Johnny Gaudreau's hat trick sends Flames to 4-1 victory over Lightning

Johnny Gaudreau's hat trick sends Flames to 4-1 victory over Lightning

CALGARY — Hats raining down onto the ice, chants of “Johnny, Johnny” from the raucous home crowd, it was a night of big goals and cool moments for Johnny Gaudreau on Thursday.
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