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CHARLOTTETOWN — Jacob Goobie had a 31-save shutout as the Charlottetown Islanders blanked the Gatineau Olympiques 2-0 on Thursday in Quebec Major Junior Hockey League action.

Former NHL player Sheldon Kennedy said he thinks the Chicago Blackhawks sexual assault scandal provides an example of an "archaic approach" of an organization using a "systemic response," something he feels needs to change in sport.

SUNRISE, Fla. — Joel Quenneville has resigned as head coach of the Florida Panthers.

VANCOUVER — A former head coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps women's team is facing allegations of attempting to solicit sex from a player.

TORONTO — Injured Toronto FC winger Yeferson Soteldo may be done for the season.

Winnipeg Jets general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff is to meet Friday with NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman to discuss his role in the Chicago Blackhawks mishandling of allegations that an assistant coach sexually assaulted a player during the team’s Stanl

Hockey parents rattled by yet another abuse scandal can press sports organizations about what they're doing to keep young athletes safe, say experts, as accusations swirling around the Chicago Blackhawks' renew concerns about player safety.

Sports marketing experts say it remains to be seen whether there will be a sponsorship fallout after allegations of sexual assault within the Chicago Blackhawks organization came to light.

TORONTO — The day after marking his 250th appearance in all competitions for Toronto FC, Michael Bradley was content to reflect on his eight seasons with the MLS club. But the 34-year-old skipper also made it clear he's not going anywhere.

Seven teams continue to battle for the five remaining CFL playoff spots, but looming just off in the distance is yet another round of intense negotiating between the league and its players.