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WHL Roundup: Wiesblatt leads Tigers in 6-4 victory to snap Ice's 11-game win streak

MEDICINE HAT, Alta. — Oasiz Wiesblatt had two goals and two assists to lead the Medicine Hat Tigers in taking down the league-leading Winnipeg Ice 6-4 on Wednesday. Hunter St.

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Canada's Shapovalov falls to Fritz, makes second-round exit at Mexican Open

ACAPULCO, Mexico — Canada's Denis Shapovalov was handed a 6-4, 6-4 second-round loss by American Taylor Fritz at the Mexican Open Wednesday. After taking a 2-1 lead in the opening set, Shapovalov dropped the next three games.

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McDavid's historic fifth straight multi-goal game leads Oilers past Maple Leafs 5-2

EDMONTON — Connor McDavid’s goal-scoring streak has reached legendary status. McDavid had two goals and an assist for his fifth consecutive multi-goal game as the Edmonton Oilers earned a 5-2 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday.

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OHL Roundup: Gerrior, 67's top Frontenacs 5-2 to claim East Division crown

OTTAWA — Will Gerrior led the way with two goals as the Ottawa 67's clinched the East Division with a 5-2 victory over the Kingston Frontenacs on Wednesday. It's the third time in the last four seasons the 67's have won the division.

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Canada's Marino drops second-round match to China's Zhu at Monterrey Open

MONTERREY, Mexico — Canada's Rebecca Marino suffered a 7-6 (4), 2-6, 6-3 loss to China's Zhu Lin in second-round action at the Monterrey Open on Wednesday. The Vancouver native had 11 aces to one double fault.

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Canadian women earn second win at junior curling worlds

FÜSSEN, Germany — Canada's women's team earned their second win of the world junior curling championships, handing Germany a 7-6 extra-end loss on Wednesday.

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Senators are buyers after acquiring defenceman Jakob Chychrun from Coyotes

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators have acquired defenceman Jakob Chychrun form the Arizona Coyotes, signalling that they intend to make a push for an Eastern Conference wild-card spot. The deal cost the Senators a large chunk of their draft capital.

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Vancouver Canucks acquire defenceman Hronek from Detroit Red Wings for picks

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks added to their thin roster with a significant trade Wednesday, but bolstering the blue line came at a hefty price.

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Calgary Flames coach Darryl Sutter wants more from his goaltenders

CALGARY — The Calgary Flames have work to do to get back into playoff position in the NHL, specifically in goal. "I think we've given up too many goals against," Flames head coach Darryl Sutter said Wednesday.

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Phil Clarke homers in winning run as Blue Jays edge Orioles 2-1

SARASOTA, Fla. — Phil Clarke hits a solo homer to drive in the game-winning run as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Baltimore Orioles 2-1 on Wednesday in spring training action.

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