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Keeway Gaaboo Scores Four Shootout Goals in All-Star Game that Mattered

USA Today has already dubbed Saturday morning’s USA-Russia Olympic hockey game, “an instant classic.” I’m not sure I’d go that far, but it was definitely a hell of  game. Warroad’s T.J. Oshie scored four goals in the shootout to lead … Continue reading →

OK Boys, Practice is Over: Canadians Pound Austria

It would appear our nation’s collective angst over Team Canada’s somewhat iffy 3-1 win over Norway  in the Olympic men’s hockey opener has come and gone. In Game 2, Canada whipped Austria 6-0 in a game that could have been … Continue reading →

Team Canada Opens Slowly in Sochi

A win is a win is a win. That’s the best way to look at Team Canada’s 3-1 victory over Norway to open the 2014 Sochi Olympic hockey tournament. Give the Norwegians credit. A team that isn’t blessed with a … Continue reading →

Now, This I Like

Most of the what goes on in Sochi is pretty dull. I have to admit, I’ve watched the Canadian men’s and women’s hockey teams’ games, but that about does it. I know the Winter Olympics are a big deal for … Continue reading →

At Some Point, We’ll All Enter the 21st Century

On Monday, Michael Sam came out of the closet. The University of Missouri All-American LB/DE declared he was “gay.” I yawned. Sorry, I didn’t care. I work with two gay people, one of my neighbors is gay, the manager of … Continue reading →

One of the Classiest, Cvetkovic Retires From Bombers

A young man who did a lot more for people — and puppies — off the field than most players ever do on it, has retired from the CFL. Winnipeg Blue Bombers long-snapper, Chris Cvetkovic, announced that he was hanging … Continue reading →

Is Canada’s Goaltending Good Enough?

Lately, the Vancouver Canucks have been horrible. The Canucks have lost seven straight heading into the Olympic break and in those seven games, they have allowed 26 goals. That’s not good. The goaltender for the five ugliest losses was Roberto … Continue reading →

Jets Head Into Olympic Break Just Two Points Out

Those who were disappointed with the Winnipeg Jets 4-3 shootout loss to the St. Louis Blues on Saturday afternoon should take heart. Did anyone out there have anything but a frivolous Sport Select ticket with the Jets to win on … Continue reading →

Will Willy Be As Good Behind the Bombers O-Line? Well, Will He?

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers acquired import quarterback Drew Willy from the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Thursday. That wasn’t surprising. Willy signed a two-year extension and was named the team’s No. 1 quarterback heading into training camp. That really wasn’t surprising, either. … Continue reading →

Jets Hit Speed Bump, Lose in Washington

After Thursday night’s 4-2 loss to the Washington Capitals, Zach Bogosian probably said it best: “I thought we controlled the second period after getting off to a slow start in the first. We just weren’t very good in the third. … Continue reading →