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Canucks COVID-19 scare was a false positive, but a

Canucks COVID-19 scare was a false positive, but a real wake-up call

The Vancouver Canucks are one of four NHL teams whose training camp has been disrupted by COVID-19.


The Canucks cancelled their practice entirely on Sunday, citing “an abundance of caution.” That they returned to practice on Monday was a positive sign. Or, rather, it was a negative sign: everyone on the team tested negative for the coronavirus.


According to Canucks head coach Travis Green, the cancelled practice was due to a false positive for a player on a COVID-19 test. The players get tested every day when they arrive to the rink and one of those tests returned positive, causing the team to cancel practice while waiting for the results of a follow-up test.


“We wanted to dr…

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Canadian Olympians proved glory can come from anyw

Canadian Olympians proved glory can come from anywhere | CBC Sports

Against seemingly insurmountable conditions throughout the incessant pandemic, Canada's athletes navigated restrictions and kept up with the rest of the world by training in basements and backyards, hockey rinks and garages — they not only endured, they thrived.
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Boston Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask opts out of NHL p

Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask opts out of NHL playoffs | CBC Sports

The Boston Bruins announced that Tuukka Rask has opted out of the NHL's return to play on Saturday morning. Rask hasn't been shy about his criticism of the playoff environment in Toronto.
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New York Yankees say 8 vaccinated members tested p

New York Yankees say 7 vaccinated members tested positive for Covid-19. Here's how that could happen

The single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine was 72% effective against Covid-19 among US trial participants and 85% effective against severe Covid-19. But even if you get Covid-19 after being vaccinated, your symptoms will likely be far less severe.
John Tavares’ surprise skate gives Maple Leafs a

John Tavares’ surprise skate gives Maple Leafs an emotional lift

Considering the gut-wrenching scene of Game 1, in which the star centre’s face collided with Corey Perry's knee at high speed, the sight of Tavares with blades on his feet and a puck on his stick was a pleasant surprise to the hockey world.
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On this day in history: Maurice Richard Riot in Mo

On this day in history: Maurice Richard Riot in Montreal - TheHockeyNews

On this day 59 years ago, the Richard Riots broke out in Montreal during and after the Montreal-Detroit game. The game at the Forum had to be cut short after a tear gas bomb went off and it was forfeited to the Red Wings the fans were reacting to Richard's suspension and NHL president Clarence Campbell, who showed up to the game after it had started.
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Cardboard Fan In Stable Condition After Being Hit

Cardboard Fan In Stable Condition After Being Hit By Foul Ball

BOSTON—Assuring Red Sox Nation that the cutout would make a full recovery, General Manager Brian O’Halloran told reporters Friday that a cardboard fan was in stable condition after being hit by a foul ball. “We were all horrified by the accident, but thankfully the fan will come away from this incident with just a few…
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@sportsa · Ice Hockey · 7:35pm - 14 Sep 2022

Hockey coach rips off his finger

This is crazy! A hockey coach, during a game, grabs the glass by the scorekeeper - and then RIPS OFF HIS FINGER! 😳🤮 #loses #finger #hockey #coach #game