National Sports

The International Ice Hockey Federation has mandated the use of a neck laceration protector at all levels of its competitions. The IIHF made the announcement Monday and said the decision was based on a recommendation of its medical committee.

Captain Christine Sinclair calls time on her international career on Tuesday with a final game against Australia at B.C. Place Stadium. Some facts about the 40-year-old from Burnaby, B.C.: -- The first concert she attended was the Spice Girls.

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets have signed forward Nino Niederreiter to a three-year contract extension, the team announced Monday. The deal carries an average annual value of US$4 million and is set to begin in the 2024-25 season.

Sunday's Scoreboard NHL Boston 3 Columbus 1 Los Angeles 4 Colorado 1 Minnesota 4 Chicago 1 N.Y.

NEW YORK (AP) — Artemi Panarin had three goals and an assist, Jonathan Quick won again, and the New York Rangers held on to beat the San Jose Sharks 6-5 on Sunday night.

VANCOUVER — Christine Sinclair asked for 145 tickets for friends and family for her international swansong. "There might be eight left," the Canadian captain said. "I should have asked for more," said veteran midfielder Sophie Schmidt.

KAMLOOPS, B.C. — Justin Kipkie scored twice as the visiting Victoria Royals defeated the Kamloops Blazers 6-3 in Western Hockey League action on Sunday at the Sandman Centre.

QUISPAMSIS, N.B. — Canada's national para hockey team opened the preliminary round of the 2023 Para Hockey Cup on Sunday with a 4-1 victory over China. It was the first time the teams faced off in international play.

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BATHURST, N.B. — Colby Huggan's second goal of the game, scored 23 seconds into overtime, lifted the Acadie-Bathurst Titan to a 3-2 victory over the visiting Cape Breton Eagles in Quebec Major Junior Hockey League action on Sunday.