Canadian country-folk singer Stompin' Tom Connors, whose toe-tapping musical spirit and fierce patriotism established him as one of Canada's biggest cultural icons, has died, his promoter said Wednesday night. He was 77.
Canadian country-folk singer Stompin' Tom Connors, whose toe-tapping musical spirit and fierce patriotism established him as one of Canada's biggest cultural icons, has died, his promoter said Wednesday night. He was 77.
The goaltender has three shutouts among nine straight starts, going 6-3 with a 2.11 goals-against average and .934 save percentage in that time.
Laich could still be a long way from getting back into the lineup. He expects to continue skating with teammates and said he'll be able to take contact at practice when the Caps return home.
Early in this season, coach Adam Oates has made it clear he's more worried about the process, or how his Washington Capitals play, than if they win. He wants to see them play the "right way," even if it's at the expense of results.
There is something missing from Joe Sakic's new plaque at the Hockey Hall of Fame _ and it's not because the printer made a mistake.
As Adam Oates received his Hockey Hall of Fame blazer Sunday afternoon, one fan at Air Canada Centre yelled out: "Finally."
Steve Nash has dreamed of managing the Canadian men's basketball team since he was a young point guard running its offense.
Even Brian Burke had seen enough.
