Top sports advisory for 2 p.m., Jan. 18, 2022
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HOCKEY
Canadiens name Kent Hughes as general manager
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The Montreal Canadiens have named player agent Kent Hughes as the NHL club's 18th general manager. The 51-year-old Montreal native has been an agent and partner of Quebec-based firm Quartexx Management since 2016. 322 words. MOVED. PHOTO.
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Women's hockey league to increase salary cap, add 2 teams
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The Premier Hockey Federation is more than doubling each teams’ salary cap to $750,000 and adding two expansion franchises next season in a bid to capitalize on the wave of attention women’s hockey traditionally enjoys following the Winter Olympics. 800 words. (AP) MOVED. PHOTOS.
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MLSE looking for new president and CEO
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TORONTO — Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment is looking for a new president and CEO. The owner of the NHL Leafs, NBA Raptors, CFL Argonauts, AHL Marlies and Major League Soccer's Toronto FC said Tuesday that Michael Friisdahl, who has served in both roles since December 2015, is leaving at the end of February to become executive chairman of Signature Aviation, a British-based multinational aviation services company. 535 words. By Neil Davidson. PHOTO. MOVED.
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Habs' Caufield, Armia placed in COVID-19 protocol
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Montreal Canadiens forwards Cole Caufield and Joel Armia have been placed in the NHL's COVID-19 protocol ahead of Tuesday's game in Dallas against the Stars. The last-place Canadiens have endured a miserable season to date, including a coronavirus outbreak that forced 24 players and two assistant coaches into isolation at its height. 200 words. MOVED
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Canucks add captain Bo Horvat to COVID protocol
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Vancouver Canucks captain Bo Horvat has been placed in the NHL's COVID-19 protocol. The 26-year-old centre was added to the list as the Canucks prepared to face the Predators in Nashville Tuesday night. 150 words. MOVED
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SOCCER
Canadian Awuah relishes chance with Whitecaps
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VANCOUVER -- There were lots of familiar faces in the Vancouver Whitecaps locker room when Kwame Awuah entered this week. His former college roommate has played for the team for five years and several of his friends from the Canadian national squad have long been fixtures on the club's starting 11. Now the Toronto-born player is hoping to join the familiar faces and rejoin a Major League Soccer lineup. By Gemma Karstens-Smith. 600 words. ETA 4 p.m. ET.
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Canada's Fraser moves to Belgian second tier
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Canadian international midfielder Liam Fraser has signed with KMSK Deinze in the Belgian second tier. The 23-year-old from Toronto joined Columbus last May on loan from Toronto FC. He made one appearance for Toronto and 23 for Columbus last season. 169 words. MOVED. PHOTO
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OLYMPICS
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CALGARY - Canada's short-track speedskating star Charles Hamelin will make his fifth Olympic appearance at the 2022 Games in Beijing. The 37-year-old from Sainte-Julie Que., who has five Olympic medals including three gold, headlines the 10-member Canadian team announced Tuesday. 450 words. By Lori Ewing. MOVED. PHOTO. Will be updated
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Walker, Snith to lead young luge team in Beijing
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Olympic medallists Tristan Walker and Justin Snith lead a young Canadian luge team at the 2022 Beijing Games. Luge Canada and the Canadian Olympic Committee announced the six-athlete team Tuesday. 432 words. MOVED. PHOTO
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MMA
Canada's Jourdain a late addition to UFC 270 card
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Canadian featherweight Charles (Air) Jourdain is stepping in on short notice to face unbeaten Ilia (The Matador) Topuria on the UFC 270 undercard Saturday. Topuria (11-0-0) was due to meet Movsar Evloev but the unbeaten Russian, who beat Canadian (Mean) Hakeem Dawodu last time out, has been withdrawn due to COVID-19 protocols. 200 words. MOVED. PHOTO.
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COMING LATER
- TENNIS: Canadian Denis Shapovalov meets Kwon Soon-Woo in second-round match at the Australian Open. Match scheduled for 8:15 pm ET start.
- HOCKEY: Coverage of Buffalo Sabres at Ottawa Senators NHL game, 7 p.m. start PHOTO
- HOCKEY: Coverage of Florida Panthers at Calgary Flames NHL games, 9 p.m. start PHOTO
- HOCKEY: Other NHL games involving Canadian teams: Winnipeg Jets at Washington Capitals, 7 p.m. start (AP); Vancouver at Nashville, 8 pm start (AP); Montreal at Dallas, 8:30 pm star (AP).
This report by The Canadian Press was first published January 18, 2022.
The Canadian Press
Note to readers: Corrects time on Denis Shapovalov match at Australian Open. 8:15 pm (not 2:15 pm)
