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Oilers defenceman Evan Bouchard joins elite company with 6-point game
Evan Bouchard became just the fourth defenceman in NHL history to notch three goals and three assists in a game. The only other players on that list are Bobby Orr, Tom Bladon and Doug Crossman.
Hockey -NHL |

Personal leave puts hockey into perspective for Oilers star Leon Draisaitl
Leon Draisaitl stepped away from the Edmonton Oilers last week and returned to Germany to attend to a family illness. The time away from the team has clarified what's truly important for star forward.
Hockey -NHL |

Roslovic, Kapanen come up big for Edmonton Oilers in Draisaitl's absence
With sniper Leon Draisaitl out of the lineup, the Edmonton Oilers knew they'd need other players to step up — and several answered the call Saturday night.
News -Canada -Edmonton |

Oilers star Leon Draisaitl taking brief leave of absence to attend to a family illness
The NHL team said in a statement that the 30-year-old star is expected to return next week.
News -Canada -Edmonton |

Goldeneyes' Sarah Nurse headed to Olympics despite long PWHL absence with arm injury
Vancouver Goldeneyes star forward Sarah Nurse suffered an arm injury in Vancouver's first-ever PWHL game in November and hasn't played since. But she practised Wednesday and plans to compete at her third Winter Olympics next month.
Hockey -PWHL |

Goldeneyes searching for groove in 1st PWHL season: 'We're growing, we're evolving'
A come-from-behind 4-3 win over the league-leading Boston Fleet last weekend could provide the PWHL expansion Vancouver Goldeneyes with a little momentum as they continue to push through their inaugural season.
Hockey -PWHL |

Local players Chan, Gardiner turn hometown heroes for Goldeneyes against Charge
A few months ago, Katie Chan was playing hockey overseas. Now she's scoring goals in front of a hometown crowd. The 22-year-old forward from Richmond, B.C., notched her first PWHL goal in dramatic fashion and helped bring her Vancouver Goldeneyes to a 2-1 win over the Ottawa Charge on Tuesday.
Hockey -PWHL |

Whitecaps, City of Vancouver sign agreement on pursuing new stadium
The Vancouver Whitecaps are moving forward with plans to build a new stadium on the eastern edge of the city.
The Major League Soccer club and the City of Vancouver announced Thursday that they have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore a new stadium and entertainment district at Hastings Park.
News -Canada -British Columbia |

Whitecaps drop MLS Cup to Lionel Messi's Inter Miami after stellar season: 'It hurts'
The Vancouver Whitecaps' fairy tale season came to a disappointing end on Saturday as Lionel Messi's Inter Miami captured the MLS Cup with a 3-1 victory in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Soccer -MLS |

Müller, Whitecaps ready to battle Messi's Inter Miami for MLS Cup
Vancouver will face Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami CF for a chance to claim the MLS Cup title in Florida on Dec. 6. Many have billed the final as a head-to-head battle between Whitecaps' Thomas Müller and Messi, two of the league's brightest stars.
News -Canada -British Columbia |