The Los Angeles Kings placed Teddy Purcell on Waivers Saturday and Sunday he was assigned to their AHL team Ontario Region. According to the Kings the 31 year old St John’s native has been hampered by poor health and ineffective play this season. He has just two assists…
Read MoreThe Canadian men’s sledge hockey team that will compete in the world competition has been named. Liam Hickey of St. John’s, a paralympic athlete has been named to the 19 member sqad for the championships. Hickey also competes in wheelchair basketball.…
Read MoreSix individuals have been named to the Newfoundland and Labrador Soccer Association’s Hall of Fame for 2016. The newest inductees include Mike Howlett, Harry Kelly, Malcolm Osmond, William (Doc) Slaney, and Bob Spearns in the Athlete Category, and Dr. Paul Slaney as an Athlete/Builder. NLSA 2016 Hall of…
Read MoreAdam Smith scored 24 points and Sundance edge Team Kielly 52-50 in overtime in Metro Basketball play Thursday night. John Rowe backed him with 17 points. John Madden had a 23 point performance for Team Kielly. A 22 point performance and Swilers were 66-43 winners over ACW Law. Leon…
Read MoreBonavista native Adam Pardy is back in the National Hockey League. Nashville Predators have signed Pardy to a one-year, two-way contract worth $575,000 at the NHL level and $175,000 at the AHL level in 2016-17. Pardy has appeared in 338 NHL games and recorded 52 points (4g-48a). He has seen…
Read MoreHockey player Terry Ryan who announced last year he was retiring from hockey has apparently had a change of heart and will be back on the ice soon. The St. John’s Caps used the second overall pick to acquire veteran senior hockey player and former Montreal Canadiens first-round draft…
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