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Vancouver Canucks star Elias Pettersson says he has been playing with a knee injury since January. Pettersson (40) tries to get his stick on the puck after Edmonton Oilers goalie Stuart Skinner (74) made the save while Evan Bouchard, right, defends during the first period in Game 7 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series, in Vancouver, B.C., Monday, May 20, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

‘We’re not satisfied at all’: Canucks hungry for more after playoffs, GM says

Despite few expecting the team to make it as far as it did, GM says they should have done better

Vancouver Canucks star Elias Pettersson says he has been playing with a knee injury since January. Pettersson (40) tries to get his stick on the puck after Edmonton Oilers goalie Stuart Skinner (74) made the save while Evan Bouchard, right, defends during the first period in Game 7 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series, in Vancouver, B.C., Monday, May 20, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Jaccob Slavin (74) skates with the puck during Game 1 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series against the New York Rangers, Sunday, May 5, 2024, in New York. Slavin has has won the NHL’s Lady Byng Trophy, the league announced Thursday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Julia Nikhinson

Slavin edges Canuck Pettersson to win second Lady Byng Trophy

Hurricane defencemen took just eight penalty minutes while anchoring Carolina defence corps

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Jaccob Slavin (74) skates with the puck during Game 1 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series against the New York Rangers, Sunday, May 5, 2024, in New York. Slavin has has won the NHL’s Lady Byng Trophy, the league announced Thursday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Julia Nikhinson
Canada’s Cynthia Leighton grabbed gold at the 2024 IPF World Bench Press Championship in Austin, Texas May 24. Niina Koninki from Finland stood second, followed by Great Britain’s Karla Evans. (Screenshot)

B.C. power lifter wins women’s world bench press gold

Northwest B.C.’s Cynthia Leighton bags top spot at world championship

  • May 30, 2024
Canada’s Cynthia Leighton grabbed gold at the 2024 IPF World Bench Press Championship in Austin, Texas May 24. Niina Koninki from Finland stood second, followed by Great Britain’s Karla Evans. (Screenshot)
Vancouver Whitecaps’ Ryan Raposo hoists the Voyageurs Cup after Vancouver defeated CF Montreal 2-1 during the Canadian Championship soccer final, in Vancouver, on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. Toronto FC will play Canadian Premier League champion Forge FC in one Canadian Championship semifinal with the defending champion Vancouver whitecaps taking on ether CPL’s Pacific FC or Atletico Ottawa in the other. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

All-B.C. matchup featured in Canadian soccer championship semi-final

Vancouver Whitecaps to tangle with Pacific FC for the right to play for national championship

Vancouver Whitecaps’ Ryan Raposo hoists the Voyageurs Cup after Vancouver defeated CF Montreal 2-1 during the Canadian Championship soccer final, in Vancouver, on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. Toronto FC will play Canadian Premier League champion Forge FC in one Canadian Championship semifinal with the defending champion Vancouver whitecaps taking on ether CPL’s Pacific FC or Atletico Ottawa in the other. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Toronto Maple Leafs’ Auston Matthews speaks to the media in Toronto on Monday May 6, 2024, after his team’s season ending loss to Boston Bruins in the first round of the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young

Five things to know about the NHL playoffs for May 30

Rangers and Panthers set to renew series after 3 straight overtime games

  • May 30, 2024
Toronto Maple Leafs’ Auston Matthews speaks to the media in Toronto on Monday May 6, 2024, after his team’s season ending loss to Boston Bruins in the first round of the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young
Dallas Stars' Miro Heiskanen (4) and Edmonton Oilers' Zach Hyman (18) battle for the puck during second period action in game 4 of the Western Conference finals of the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs in Edmonton on Wednesday May 29, 2024.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

Oilers rally from early deficit to beat Stars 5-2, pull even in West final

Best-of-7 NHL semifinal tied 2-2, with Game 5 set for Friday in Dallas

Dallas Stars' Miro Heiskanen (4) and Edmonton Oilers' Zach Hyman (18) battle for the puck during second period action in game 4 of the Western Conference finals of the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs in Edmonton on Wednesday May 29, 2024.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson
Steve Romines, attorney for PGA golfer Scottie Scheffler, speaks to reporters outside the Jefferson County Hall of Justice in Louisville, Ky., Wednesday, May 29, 2024. The Jefferson County Attorney dropped all charges against Scheffler for an incident that happened during the PGA Championship held earlier this month. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Charges against world’s top golfer Scottie Scheffler dropped

Prosecutor says evidence supports the idea incident outside PGA championship ‘a big misunderstanding’

Steve Romines, attorney for PGA golfer Scottie Scheffler, speaks to reporters outside the Jefferson County Hall of Justice in Louisville, Ky., Wednesday, May 29, 2024. The Jefferson County Attorney dropped all charges against Scheffler for an incident that happened during the PGA Championship held earlier this month. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
Dallas Stars’ Wyatt Johnston (53) and Edmonton Oilers’ Connor McDavid (97) battle for the puck during second period third-round NHL playoff action in Edmonton on Monday May 27, 2024.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

Oilers looking to regroup after Game 3 loss: ‘Nothing to sulk about’

Edmonton will focus on the details in Game 4 against Dallas after letting Game 3 slip away

Dallas Stars’ Wyatt Johnston (53) and Edmonton Oilers’ Connor McDavid (97) battle for the puck during second period third-round NHL playoff action in Edmonton on Monday May 27, 2024.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson
New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin blocks a shot during the first period of Game 4 during the Eastern Conference finals of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs against the Florida Panthers, Tuesday, May 28, 2024, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Reinhart in OT foils Shesterkin brilliance, Panthers tie series at 2 apiece

Florida wins early in the extra frame after Rangers goalie brilliant in the first 60 minutes

New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin blocks a shot during the first period of Game 4 during the Eastern Conference finals of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs against the Florida Panthers, Tuesday, May 28, 2024, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
A Northern Super League logo is shown in a handout. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO

Vancouver founding member of Northern Super League of women’s soccer

Former Project 8 reveals name, five charter members of Canadian pro league

A Northern Super League logo is shown in a handout. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO
It’s crunch time in regards to roster decisions for Lions Head Coach Rick Campbell as training camp winds down. Steven Chang BC Lions photo

THE MOJ: Crunch time looms as Lions look to shape their final roster

Surprise cuts Monday might not be only changes club has in store as it attempts to get stronger

It’s crunch time in regards to roster decisions for Lions Head Coach Rick Campbell as training camp winds down. Steven Chang BC Lions photo
Dallas Stars Matt Duchene (95), Jamie Benn (14), Miro Heiskanen (4) and Esa Lindell (23) celebrate a goal as Edmonton Oilers’ Zach Hyman (18) skates past during third period third-round NHL playoff action in Edmonton on Monday May 27, 2024.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

5 things to know about the NHL playoffs for May 28

Florida looks to claw back into their series with New York, after comeback/collapse in Edmonton

Dallas Stars Matt Duchene (95), Jamie Benn (14), Miro Heiskanen (4) and Esa Lindell (23) celebrate a goal as Edmonton Oilers’ Zach Hyman (18) skates past during third period third-round NHL playoff action in Edmonton on Monday May 27, 2024.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson
Dallas Stars left wing Jason Robertson (21) celebrates a goal against the Edmonton Oilers during third period third-round NHL playoff action in Edmonton on Monday May 27, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

Stars dump Oilers 5-3 to take 2-1 lead in Western Conference final

Robertson’s first career playoff hat trick paves way for Dallas

Dallas Stars left wing Jason Robertson (21) celebrates a goal against the Edmonton Oilers during third period third-round NHL playoff action in Edmonton on Monday May 27, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson
Members of Penticton’s Lake City Basketball team put on a display of skill at the announcement of the return of the BC Summer Games to Penticton in 2028. Penticton hosted the inaugural games in 1978. (Brennan Phillips - Western News)
Members of Penticton’s Lake City Basketball team put on a display of skill at the announcement of the return of the BC Summer Games to Penticton in 2028. Penticton hosted the inaugural games in 1978. (Brennan Phillips - Western News)
Jesse Marsch announces his first team selection as Canada coach, for high-profile June friendlies against the seventh-ranked Netherlands and No. 2 France. Marsch looks on prior to the English Premier League soccer match between Nottingham Forest and Leeds United at City Ground stadium in Nottingham, England, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP/Rui Vieira

Just the start: Marsch unveils his first team as Canadian men’s soccer coach

New coach says he’s just in the initial evaluation phase as he begins to reshape program

Jesse Marsch announces his first team selection as Canada coach, for high-profile June friendlies against the seventh-ranked Netherlands and No. 2 France. Marsch looks on prior to the English Premier League soccer match between Nottingham Forest and Leeds United at City Ground stadium in Nottingham, England, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP/Rui Vieira
Nate McIsaac captains Team B.C. at the 2022 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships in Nova Scotia. (Contributed)

Kamloops to host 2025 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships

Tk̓emlups te Secwepemc First Nations working with city as tourney returns to B.C. for 3rd time

Nate McIsaac captains Team B.C. at the 2022 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships in Nova Scotia. (Contributed)
Edmonton Oilers’ Adam Henrique (19) celebrates a goal against the Arizona Coyotes during NHL action in Edmonton on Friday April 12, 2024. The veteran centre will be in the lineup tonight when his Oilers take on the Dallas Stars in Game 3 of the Western Conference final, head coach Kris Knoblauch said. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

Henrique returns for Edmonton, Hintz might for Dallas

Injury news front and centre as Stars and Oilers meet in Game 3

Edmonton Oilers’ Adam Henrique (19) celebrates a goal against the Arizona Coyotes during NHL action in Edmonton on Friday April 12, 2024. The veteran centre will be in the lineup tonight when his Oilers take on the Dallas Stars in Game 3 of the Western Conference final, head coach Kris Knoblauch said. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson
Edmonton Oilers centre Connor McDavid reacts after a ruling against him by officials during overtime in Game 1 NHL hockey Western Conference Stanley Cup playoff finals against the Dallas Stars, in Dallas, Thursday, May 23, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Tony Gutierrez

Oilers lament lack of power-play opportunities in Western Conference final

‘Sometimes the standard gets changed a little bit’: Knoblauch

Edmonton Oilers centre Connor McDavid reacts after a ruling against him by officials during overtime in Game 1 NHL hockey Western Conference Stanley Cup playoff finals against the Dallas Stars, in Dallas, Thursday, May 23, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Tony Gutierrez
New York Rangers center Barclay Goodrow, right rear, celebrates with teammates after he scored in the first period of Game 3 during the Eastern Conference finals of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs against the Florida Panthers, Sunday, May 26, 2024, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Wennberg scores in OT, Rangers top Panthers to take lead in East final

Florida dropped back-to-back games for the first time in these playoffs

New York Rangers center Barclay Goodrow, right rear, celebrates with teammates after he scored in the first period of Game 3 during the Eastern Conference finals of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs against the Florida Panthers, Sunday, May 26, 2024, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Sweden’s Carl Grundstrom, left, celebrates with Sweden’s Adrian Kempe after scoring his sides third goal during the bronze medal match between Sweden and Canada at the Ice Hockey World Championships in Prague, Czech Republic, Sunday, May 26, 2024. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Czech Republic shuts out Switzerland 2-0 to win hockey world championship

It was the seventh title won by the Czech Republic after the country was created in 1993

Sweden’s Carl Grundstrom, left, celebrates with Sweden’s Adrian Kempe after scoring his sides third goal during the bronze medal match between Sweden and Canada at the Ice Hockey World Championships in Prague, Czech Republic, Sunday, May 26, 2024. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)