BUFFALO, N.Y. — Authorities say a 77−year−old man has been arrested for trying to smuggle marijuana across the Canada−U.S. border in hockey bags in the trunk of his car. Federal prosecutors said Friday that Nerio Frank Fogazzi, of Canada, was arrested May 21 as he tried to enter the United States at the Peace Bridge…
Ottawa Senators Asst. GM Arrested in Buffalo
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Ottawa Senators assistant general manager Randy Lee is accused of inappropriately touching and making lewd comments toward a hotel shuttle driver while in Buffalo for the NHL’s scouting combine. Lee was charged with second−degree harassment on Friday after being arrested and spending Thursday night in jail. The Senators say team officials are…
Former Jr. Hockey Player Walks 1,200/km to Humboldt
HUMBOLDT, Sask. — A former junior hockey player’s journey of healing has come to an end after he walked 1,200 kilometres from northern Ontario to Saskatchewan to honour the victims of the Humboldt Broncos bus crash. Rance Cardinal, who is 24, walked and sometimes ran into Humboldt on Sunday to the cheers and numerous hugs…
There’s a New Hope for Paralyzed Humboldt Player
CALGARY — A young hockey player who was paralyzed in the Humboldt Broncos bus crash is heading to the United States for specialized spinal treatment. Ryan Straschnitzki, who has been getting physiotherapy twice a day at Calgary’s Foothills Medical Centre, is scheduled to board a medical flight Wednesday for Philadelphia, where he will continue his…
Do You Know These Winnipeggers in The Stanley Cup Finals?
WINNIPEG – We never hear about the many successful daughters and sons of the our city and province. There are hundreds of Manitobans who’ve made a positive impact in the world, attained international recognition for sports, music, acting, arts and more. Manitoba Post wants to celebrate these Manitoban’s with our weekly feature titled, “Do You…
Ryan Straschnitzki in The Toughest Game of His Life
CALGARY — Ryan Straschnitzki is involved in the toughest game of his life. Seven weeks after being paralyzed from the chest down when a bus carrying the Humboldt Broncos junior hockey team crashed, he has embarked on the thing a lot of athletes dread — two−a−day workouts. It was his choice to undertake twice daily…
WHL Players Suing League for More Money
CALGARY — Alberta’s highest court has ruled that a class−action lawsuit against the Western Hockey League can proceed with the players involved. The suit contends that players have been paid less than the minimum wage — as little as $35 per week for between 40 to 65 hours of work. It is asking for back…
Humboldt Broncos in Trademark Fight for #HumboldtStrong
HUMBOLDT, Sask. — The Humboldt Broncos hockey team is facing off with its own league over the #HumboldtStrong slogan. The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League has applied to trademark the phrase, but the team says those who have suffered most from the tragedy should benefit from the phrase associated with it. Humboldt Broncos president Kevin Garinger…
10,000 More Tickets Made Available for Monday Street Party
WINNIPEG – Good news hockey fans, 10,000 additional tickets have been made available for Monday’s Whiteout Street Party. The additional tickets went on sale today at noon. Fans can claim up to four free tickets per account at ticketmaster.ca. As with Game 1, fans with a ticket to the game, also get into the street…
Saskatchewan Father Upset Son’s Hockey Team Not Allowed to Wear Memorial Patch
NORTH BATTLEFORD, Sask. — The father of a young Saskatchewan hockey player who committed suicide calls a decision to remove a memorial patch from his son’s team’s jerseys a slap in the face. Neil Lascelle’s son Ash took his own life in January and his Battlefords Barons teammates had been wearing a patch on their…