National Hockey League
Colorado Avalanche 7 Winnipeg Jets 1
Gabriel Landeskog had a hat trick for Colorado
Nathan MacKinnon had 5 points for the Avalanche who have won 3 in a row will host the Toronto Maple Leafs tomorrow night
The Leafs have won 4 straight
Toronto’s game at Montreal against the Canadiens was postponed last night.
The Canadiens announced that the team has extended the pause on all activities as a preventative measure though the weekend.
The pause also applies to Montreal’s AHL affiliate, the Laval Rocket.
Tampa Bay Lightning 4 Calgary Flames 1
The Lightning scored 3 times in the 3rd period
Nikita Kucherov had a pair of assists in his return to the Tampa Bay lineup after a lengthy absence due to injury.
Pittsburgh Penguins 6 Philadelphia Flyers 2
Bryan Rust & Jake Guentzel scored twice for the Penguins who have won 10 in a row
Minnesota Wild 3 Boston Bruins 2
San Jose Sharks 3 Buffalo Sabres 2
New Jersey Devils 3 Columbus Blue Jackets 1
Dallas Stars 6 Florida Panthers 5 (SO)
Arizona Coyotes 6 Chicago Blackhawks 4
Vegas Golden Knights 5 New York Rangers 1
Nashville Predators 4 Los Angeles Kings 2
Toronto Maple Leafs at Montreal Canadiens (ppd)
Ottawa Senators at Seattle Kraken (ppd)
Tonight
Calgary Flames at Carolina Hurricanes 7 pm
Washington Capitals at St. Louis Blues 8 pm
Ontario Hockey League
North Bay Battalion 4 Mississauga Steelheads 3 (SO)
Former Attack 1st rounder Mitchell Russell had a hat trick and now has 20 goals on the season
Matvey Petrov and Simon Rose scored shootout goals for the Battalion
The Steelheads lead the Eastern Conference by 3 points over North Bay.
Niagara IceDogs 5 Oshawa Generals 0
Josh Rosenzweig made 34 saves for his 1st career OHL shutout
Niagara has won 2 in a row & moves to within 3 points of a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.
Hamilton Bulldogs at Peterborough Petes (ppd)
Tonight
Peterborough Petes at Kingston Frontenacs 7 pm
Mississauga Steelheads at Sudbury Wolves 7:05 pm
Saginaw Spirit at Sarnia Sting (ppd)
Windsor Spitfires at Sault Ste Marie Greyhounds 7:07 pm
Erie Otters at Kitchener Rangers 7:30 pm
Flint Firebirds at London Knights 7:30 pm
Niagara IceDogs at Hamilton Bulldogs (ppd)
Ottawa 67’s at Oshawa Generals (ppd)
Owen Sound Attack at Guelph Storm (ppd)
The Owen Sound Attack will host the Barrie Colts on Sunday afternoon at 2 pm at the Harry Lumley-Bayshore Community Centre
No fans will be permitted in the building
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WESTERN CONFERENCE
SOO 30 18 10 2 0 38
GUE 27 17 8 1 1 36
LDN 26 17 8 1 0 35
FLNT 27 15 10 0 2 32
WSR 27 14 9 2 2 32
OS 25 12 10 1 2 27
KIT 26 13 12 1 0 27
SAG 29 13 15 1 0 27
SAR 25 10 12 3 0 23
ER 26 8 16 1 1 18
EASTERN CONFERENCE
MISS 29 19 7 1 2 41
NB 32 17 11 2 2 38
KGN 25 17 5 3 0 37
HAM 29 16 9 2 2 36
BAR 23 14 7 2 0 30
OSH 27 13 11 1 2 29
OTT 32 13 17 1 1 28
PBO 26 9 15 2 0 20
SBY 26 8 16 2 0 18
NIAG 25 8 16 0 1 17
The Ontario Hockey League has announced a series of changes to the upcoming regular season schedule of games, with four matchups postponed due to Covid-19 protocols while an additional three games have been rescheduled.
The regular season game scheduled for Friday, January 7 between the Windsor Spitfires and host Soo Greyhounds has been rescheduled for Sunday, January 9 at 2:07pm in Sault Ste. Marie.
Additionally, the game scheduled for Friday, January 7 between the Flint Firebirds and host London Knights will now begin at 7:00pm rather than the previously scheduled start time of 7:30pm. The game scheduled for Sunday, January 9 between the London Knights and host Kitchener Rangers will now begin at 4:00pm rather than the previously scheduled start time of 6:00pm.
Due to Covid-19 protocol, the following games have been postponed:
Saturday, January 8 – London Knights at Flint Firebirds
Saturday, January 8 – Sarnia Sting at Saginaw Spirit
Saturday, January 8 – Kitchener Rangers at Erie Otters
Wednesday, January 12 – Kitchener Rangers at Flint Firebirds
The following games have been rescheduled:
Saturday, January 8 – Erie Otters at Kitchener Rangers, 4:00pm (from Jan. 14)
Saturday, January 8 – Flint Firebirds at Saginaw Spirit, 7:05pm (from Feb. 2)
Sunday, January 9 – Windsor Spitfires at Soo Greyhounds, 2:07pm (from Jan. 7)
Postponed games will be rescheduled at a later date. The Ontario Hockey League will provide more information as confirmed dates become available.
The Ontario Hockey League today announced that Shane Wright of the Kingston Frontenacs, Owen Van Steensel of the North Bay Battalion, Matthew Poitras of the Guelph Storm and PJ Forgione of the Saginaw Spirit have been named Academic Players of the Month for December.
East Division: Kingston Frontenacs captain and top 2022 NHL Draft prospect Shane Wright is the OHL East Division Academic Player of the Month for December. Recording an 87 percent average at Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School, Wright also worked on his studies remotely throughout his time representing Canada at the recent World Junior Hockey Championship.
Wright maintains a full academic course load, which includes achieving a 92 percent in English, and a 97 percent in Religion.
“Since being granted exceptional player status and selected first overall in the 2019 OHL Priority Selection, Shane has continued to excel, setting and upholding the highest standard for himself, both on and off the ice. He is an exceptional role model to both his class and teammates,” said Frontenacs academic advisor Kristi LeSarge.
The Burlington, Ont. native and former OHL Rookie of the Year has earned 30 points (11-19–30) in 22 games this season. This marks Wright’s second time receiving East Division Academic Player of the Month honours.
Central Division: North Bay Battalion rookie forward Owen Van Steensel is the OHL Central Division Academic Player of the Month for December.
Van Steensel achieved an 80 percent average in Grade 12 university-level Advanced Functions, a 71 percent in Biology, and a 96 percent in Grade 12 Kinesiology at Chippewa Secondary School.
“Owen’s teachers all describe him as diligent, hard-working, mature, and kind,” said Battalion academic advisor Stephanie Silverthorn. “As our school is working on an octomester format, Owen has been completing challenging Grade 12 university level courses in 20-24 days and still managing his busy hockey schedule.”
Owen’s Kinesiology teacher commented that, “in every conversation with Owen, it is clear he has been taught the value of mutual respect and kindness. He asked questions when necessary and advocated appropriately. He is a true pleasure to teach.”
The 17-year-old from Ilderton, Ont. has recorded six points in 31 games (2-4–6) for the Battalion. Van Steensel was selected in the fourth round (63rd overall) by North Bay in the 2020 OHL Priority Selection. He scored his first career OHL goal on November 4th in Peterborough.
Midwest Division: Guelph Storm rookie forward Matthew Poitras is the Midwest Division Academic Player of the Month for December, excelling in his studies with a 97 percent average at Centennial CVI.
Poitras is currently taking grade 12 university preparation Biology, Advanced Functions and Business of Sport.
“Matthew’s outstanding dedication to his academic studies and his exceptional work ethic have continued this year. He has repeatedly been described as a ‘top student’ impressing his teachers with his mature approach to learning, his outstanding work habits and strong participation in class,” said Storm academic advisor Colleen Driscoll. “He is a self-directed and self-motivated learner and this has been reflected in his superb performance in class.”
A 17-year-old from Brooklin, Ont., Poitras has recorded an impressive 21 points (9-12-21) in 27 games for the Storm in his first OHL season. He was selected in the first round (12th overall) of the 2020 OHL Priority Selection, and was assigned an ‘A’ rating on the latest edition of NHL Central Scouting’s players to watch list for the 2022 NHL Draft.
West Division: Saginaw Spirit rookie defender PJ Forgione is the OHL West Division Academic Player of the Month for December, recording a 93 percent average in Grade 11 studies through Michigan International Prep Academy.
Forgione achieved a 95 percent average in English, a 90 percent in Mathematics, a 94 percent in Science, a 97 percent in Civil Rights, a 91 percent in Coaching, and a 90 percent in Graphic Design.
“PJ is an enthusiastic student with a great work ethic. He is gifted and very dedicated to his studies,” said Spirit academic advisor Pam Moretuzzo. “PJ is a strong-willed and driven individual made evident by his 93 percent average while also attending many scholastic, athletic, and community service commitments. He has outstanding sportsmanship and a positive attitude both on and off of the ice. He welcomes academic and personal challenges and works diligently to accomplish his goals.”
A Novi, Michigan native, the 17-year-old has seven points (1-6-7) through his first 29 games in Saginaw. Forgione was chosen in the sixth round (118th overall) by the Spirit in the 2021 OHL Priority Selection. He scored his first career OHL goal on December 10th in Guelph.
2021-22 OHL Academic Players of the Month
East Division:
December – Shane Wright (Kingston Frontenacs)
November – Cole Brown (Hamilton Bulldogs)
October – Sam Alfano (Peterborough Petes)
Central Division:
December – Owen Van Steensel (North Bay Battalion)
November – Hunter Haight (Barrie Colts)
October – Owen Beck (Mississauga Steelheads)
Midwest Division:
December – Matthew Poitras (Guelph Storm)
November – Nolan Lalonde (Erie Otters)
October – Cal Uens (Owen Sound Attack)
West Division:
December – PJ Forgione (Saginaw Spirit)
November – Ethan Hay (Flint Firebirds)
October – Bronson Ride (Windsor Spitfires)
National Basketball Association
Phoenix Suns 106 Los Angeles Clippers 89
Cameron Johnson had 24 points for the Suns who move into 1st place in the Western Conference, 1 game ahead of Golden State
New Orleans Pelicans 101 Golden State Warriors 96
Brandon Ingram had a 32 point game for the Pelicans
Memphis Grizzlies 118 Detroit Pistons 88
New York Knicks 108 Boston Celtics 105
Tonight
Utah Jazz at Toronto Raptors 7:30 pm
San Antonio Spurs at Philadelphia 76ers 7 pm
Milwaukee Bucks at Brooklyn Nets 7:30 pm
Washington Wizards at Chicago Bulls 8 pm
Dallas Mavericks at Houston Rockets 8 pm
Minnesota Timberwolves at Oklahoma City Thunder 8 pm
Sacramento Kings at Denver Nuggets 9 pm
Atlanta Hawks at Los Angeles Lakers 10 pm
Cleveland Cavaliers at Portland Trail Blazers 10 pm
ATP Cup
at Australia
Canada vs Germany
Denis Shapovalov defeated J.L. Struff 7-6, 4-6 & 6-3 while Felix Auger-Aliassime defeated Alexander Zverev 6-4, 4-6 & 6-3
Canada advances to the semifinal on Saturday against Russia.
PGA Sentry Tournament of Champions
at Plantation Course at Maui, Hawaii
Cameron Smith has the lead at 8 under par
Smith carded a 65 and leads by 1 stroke over 3 other players in the first competitive round of the season,
Play resumes at 2:40 pm this afternoon
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Ontario Men’s Curling Open Qualifier
at the Welland Curling Club
The event has been re-scheduled for the weekend of January 28th-30th with the top teams earning a berth to the Port Elgin Chrysler 22 Ontario Tankard powered by Bruce Power at the Plex in Port Elgin.
Events
FREE Public Skating is being offered this year on Sundays from 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the Julie McArthur Regional Recreation Centre until March 27, 2022 (excluding December 26, 2021, January 30, 2022 and February 20, 2022).
Sponsors
February 6 Peavey Mart
February 13 GM Blue Plan Engineering
February 27 Owen Sound Attack
March 6
March 13 Peavey Mart
March 20 Bayshore Broadcasting
March 27
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The Port Elgin Chrysler ’22 Ontario Tankard Presented by Bruce Power will be hosted at The Plex in Port Elgin by the Port Elgin Curling Club February 9th-13th.
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The Owen Sound Sports Hall of Fame Committee is now accepting nominations for Athlete, Builder’s and Team(s) for their Inductee Dinner and Ceremony on September 30th., 2022 at the Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre.
Application forms can be picked up and returned from Lauren Stewart at Owen Sound City Hall.
Deadline for applications is February 28th., 2022.
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