Archive for November, 2009

Sutter wants firebrand version of Flames

Saturday, November 21st, 2009
The Calgary Flames begin a stretch Saturday afternoon in Los Angeles where eight of nine are played on the road.

Source: http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/story/2009/11/21/sp-cgy-la.html?ref=rss

Clemmensen closes door on Red Wings

Saturday, November 21st, 2009
Scott Clemmensen made 39 saves and Bryan McCabes goal 40 seconds into overtime gave Florida a 2-1 win over the hometown Detroit Red Wings on Friday night. Clemmensen made 39 saves for the Panthers

Source: http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/story/2009/11/20/sp-panthers-redwings-game.html?ref=rss

Thornton Heatley dispatch Flyers

Saturday, November 21st, 2009
Dany Heatley scored three times, Joe Thornton recorded his 600th NHL assist, and the San Jose Sharks beat the Philadelphia Flyers 6-3 on Friday night.

Source: http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/story/2009/11/21/sp-sharks-flyers.html?ref=rss

Canadiens outlast Capitals in regulation

Saturday, November 21st, 2009
The Montreal Canadiens notched a rare regulation win with a 3-2 victory over the Capitals in Washington on Friday.

Source: http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/story/2009/11/20/sp-capitals-canadiens.html?ref=rss

Halladay trade talk heating up

Saturday, November 21st, 2009
Potential suitors for Toronto Blue Jays ace pitcher Roy Halladay have started lining up, with the Chicago Cubs making their intentions known Friday.

Source: http://www.cbc.ca/sports/baseball/story/2009/11/20/sp-halladay-trade-talks.html?ref=rss

Germans capture luge season opener

Saturday, November 21st, 2009
German doubles sliders Patric Leitner and Alexander Resch overcame an average first run with a sizzling second to win gold Friday at the first World Cup luge event of the season.

Source: http://www.cbc.ca/sports/amateur/story/2009/11/21/sp-luge-worldcup.html?ref=rss

Canucks explode for 4 goal 3rd period

Friday, November 20th, 2009
The Vancouver Canucks chased Colorado goalie Craig Anderson after two periods on Nov. 14 and followed up with five goals Friday night for their third win in a row over the Avalanche, 5-2 at General Motors Place.

Source: http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/story/2009/11/21/sp-avalanche-canucks-game.html?ref=rss

Chan sits 6th at Skate Canada

Friday, November 20th, 2009
Canadian mens figure skater Patrick Chan did not have the season debut he was probably hoping for as a fall and a missed jump put him sixth in the mens short program.

Source: http://www.cbc.ca/sports/figureskating/story/2009/11/20/sp-skate-canada-chan.html?ref=rss

Raptors handle Heat in return home

Friday, November 20th, 2009
Warned by their coach about a possible letdown after a disappointing road trip, the Toronto Raptors heeded Jay Trianos advice Friday, at least in the first half, and earned a 120-113 victory over the Miami Heat.

Source: http://www.cbc.ca/sports/basketball/story/2009/11/20/sp-heat-raptors-game.html?ref=rss

Virtue and Moir serve notice in ice dance

Friday, November 20th, 2009
Canadian ice dance duo Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir had a strong opening day Friday, winning the compulsory dance - the Tango Romantica - at Skate Canada in Kitchener, Ont.

Source: http://www.cbc.ca/sports/figureskating/story/2009/11/20/sp-virtue-moir-skatecanada.html?ref=rss