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Seventh game no surprise in senior final series

Who’s surprised that the Alberta senior AAA hockey championship series between the Bentley Generals and Stony Plain Eagles has been extended to the limit.
Rolheiser leads Saints’ sweep of Olds

Rolheiser leads Saints’ sweep of Olds

Saints 3 Grizzlys 2OLDS — Travis Rolheiser left the Red Deer Rebels last fall knowing full well that he didn’t fit into the club’s long-term — or even short-term — plans.
Filppula’s goal in wild finish gives Red Wings 3-2 win over Oilers

Filppula’s goal in wild finish gives Red Wings 3-2 win over Oilers

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers had the Detroit Red Wings on the ropes for two and a half periods, but their failure to deliver a knockout punch left them in a precarious position in the tight Western Conference playoff race.
Health Canada may consider regulating how snow sport helmets made

Health Canada may consider regulating how snow sport helmets made

Health Canada has begun public consultations on whether ski and snowboard helmets should be required by law to meet new guidelines by the Canadian Standards Association.

Skating club wins 22 medals

The Red Deer Skating Club captured 22 medals, including seven gold at the Central Region Open figure skating meet in Rocky Mountain House during the weekend.
Sports briefs - March 24

Sports briefs - March 24

Tasheena Sjolie led the Sylvan Lake Nauticals Swim Club at the Alberta age group provincial championships during the weekend.
Osgood not so good as Flames top Red Wings

Osgood not so good as Flames top Red Wings

Flames 5 Red Wings 3CALGARY — It was a forgettable night for Detroit goaltender Chris Osgood.
Whitecaps moving up to MLS in 2011

Whitecaps moving up to MLS in 2011

Major League Soccer is coming to Vancouver in 2011.The city was awarded the second Canadian MLS franchise at a news conference Wednesday.
St. Pierre punishes Penn at UFC 94

St. Pierre punishes Penn at UFC 94

LAS VEGAS — Welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre dominated lightweight title-holder B.J. (The Prodigy) Penn on Saturday night, winning by technical knockout when a battered Penn was saved further punishment after four rounds of their marquee mixed martial arts matchup at UFC 94.
Penguins sign Jordan Staal through 2013

Penguins sign Jordan Staal through 2013

The Pittsburgh Penguins ended any debate about whether they should re-sign Jordan Staal, locking up the 20-year-old centre with a US$16-million, four-year contract on Thursday.