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Martin secures first

Martin secures first

Kevin Martin has secured first place at the Ford World Men’s Curling Championship. Now, the Edmonton skip just needs to stay the course as the rest of the competition scrambles for position.
VIDEO EXTRA: A look back at the Generals vs. Flyers series

VIDEO EXTRA: A look back at the Generals vs. Flyers series

Using video and photos captured during the Bentley Generals recent series against the Fort St. John Flyers, the Advocate presents to you a short video montage featuring a few of the highlights.The Generals qualified for the Allan Cup tournament for a third successive year Sunday with a 3-2 win over the Fort St. John Flyers before roughly 2,000 fans at the Red Deer Arena. The hard-earned victory in the fourth game of the best-of-five McKenzie Cup series — the Alberta/B.C.

Bantam players compete for Thrashers

Nine players off the two Red Deer bantam AAA hockey teams have been selected to compete for the Central Thrashers in the annual Alberta Cup for players born in 1994.Five players off the Red Deer Rebels Black and four from the Rebels White will compete in the tournament, slated for April 22-26 at the Don Hartman, Northeast Sportsplex in Calgary.
WHL Hitmen put Hurricanes on brink of elimination

WHL Hitmen put Hurricanes on brink of elimination

The Calgary Hitmen have the Lethbridge Hurricanes on the brink of elimination after a 4-2 win Tuesday in second round Western Hockey League playoff action.
Canucks keep hopes of winning Northwest alive

Canucks keep hopes of winning Northwest alive

Canucks 4 Flames 1VANCOUVER — The Calgary Flames played right into Roberto Luongo’s hands on Tuesday night.
Canada remains only undefeated rink at world championships

Canada remains only undefeated rink at world championships

MONCTON, N.B. — Canada’s Kevin Martin displayed the killer instinct Tuesday that has served him so well throughout his curling career, crushing Switzerland 8-3 and Norway 9-2 to remain perfect at the Ford World Men’s Curling Championship.
Oilers playoff hopes crushed with loss to Kings

Oilers playoff hopes crushed with loss to Kings

Kings 2 Oilers 1EDMONTON — Wayne Simmonds had a goal and an assist as the Los Angeles Kings effectively removed the Edmonton Oilers from the playoff picture with a 2-1 victory on Tuesday night.
Bosh’s 40th double-double not enough as Atlanta downs Toronto 118-110

Bosh’s 40th double-double not enough as Atlanta downs Toronto 118-110

TORONTO — Josh Smith had 25 points and seven rebounds as the Atlanta Hawks used 11-for-22 shooting from three-point range to win 118-110 over the Toronto Raptors at the Air Canada Centre on Tuesday night.
Tiger and Phil Mickelson on a collision course at Masters

Tiger and Phil Mickelson on a collision course at Masters

AUGUSTA, Ga. — He was on the practice range at first light, only his coach and caddie at his side.
Aikman: Cutting Terrell Owens the right move for Cowboys

Aikman: Cutting Terrell Owens the right move for Cowboys

IRVING, Texas — Troy Aikman thinks the Cowboys made the right move by getting rid of Terrell Owens. Now he’s curious to see whether they also were right about making Roy Williams the new top target for Tony Romo.