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Vancouver Canucks' stretch run to the playoffs fuels feisty Maxim Lapierre

Vancouver Canucks' stretch run to the playoffs fuels feisty Maxim Lapierre

By Jeff Paterson | February 8, 2012
When the Vancouver Canucks reconvened recently after a weeklong layoff for the National Hockey League all-star break, no one was happier to get back to work than forward Maxim Lapierre.
Canada’s women’s soccer team is winning more than games

Canada’s women’s soccer team is winning more than games

By Jeff Paterson | January 31, 2012
Strange as it may seem, it’s impossible to call Canada’s 4-0 loss to the United States in the final of the CONCACAF Women’s Olympic qualifying tournament a disappointment.
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Georgia Straight columnist Jeff Paterson nominated for two sports-journalism awards

Georgia Straight columnist Jeff Paterson nominated for two sports-journalism awards

By Staff | January 25, 2012
He's a finalist in the "sports columnist" and "sports radio reporter" categories.
Vancouver Canucks' Alex Edler has earned his NHL all-star status

Vancouver Canucks' Alex Edler has earned his NHL all-star status

By Jeff Paterson | January 25, 2012
The quiet Canucks defenceman has been invited to attend the NHL all-star game in Ottawa this week for the first time in his career.
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Boston media reaction to Tim Thomas's Barack Obama snub (and was a TSN tweet racist?)

Boston media reaction to Tim Thomas's Barack Obama snub (and was a TSN tweet racist?)

By Martin Dunphy | January 24, 2012
The decision by Boston Bruins goaltender Tim Thomas to skip the presidential White House invitation has knickers in a knot all over the place.
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Offensive firepower is the Vancouver Canucks' best asset

Offensive firepower is the Vancouver Canucks' best asset

By Jeff Paterson | January 18, 2012
Whether in war or in hockey, the thinking goes that the side with more weapons is likely to win.
Milos Raonic is headed toward tennis stardom

Milos Raonic is headed toward tennis stardom

By Jeff Paterson | January 11, 2012
The last time Milos Raonic hit the tennis courts in Vancouver, the then-unknown teenager from Thornhill, Ontario, was a straight-sets loser in the opening round of the 2010 Odlum Brown VanOpen at West Vancouver’s Hollyburn Country Club.
Vancouver Canucks’ long seasons demand peak fitness

Vancouver Canucks’ long seasons demand peak fitness

By Jeff Paterson | January 5, 2012
To maximize the productivity of individuals and the team as a whole, the Canucks place considerable importance on year-round strength and conditioning.
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Vancouver Canucks coach Alain Vigneault rips team for poor performance against Flames

Vancouver Canucks coach Alain Vigneault rips team for poor performance against Flames

By Charlie Smith | December 24, 2011
After a 3-1 loss, Vigneault described his players' performance as "terrible".
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Vancouver and B.C. sports teams make history in 2011

Vancouver and B.C. sports teams make history in 2011

By Jeff Paterson | December 20, 2011
From the Canucks' Stanley Cup run, to the Lions' Grey Cup victory, to the Whitecaps' MLS debut, 2011 was a memorable year in sports in Vancouver.
Don Hay savours a second chance at hockey gold with Canada's national junior team

Don Hay savours a second chance at hockey gold with Canada's national junior team

By Jeff Paterson | December 14, 2011
Don Hay insists that not much has changed in the hockey world since he last guided Team Canada to the gold medal at the World Junior Championships in 1995.
Dale Weise replaces injured Aaron Volpatti in Canucks' physical department

Dale Weise replaces injured Aaron Volpatti in Canucks' physical department

By Jeff Paterson | December 6, 2011
Fourth-line forward Dale Weise will be required to assume more of the load after his teammate required season-ending shoulder surgery.
B.C. Lions defence led the way on Grey Cup day

B.C. Lions defence led the way on Grey Cup day

By Jeff Paterson | November 30, 2011
At the end, they bent a little more than they would have liked. And they probably sweated a little more than they would have preferred, too.
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Travis Lulay named game MVP as B.C. Lions win Grey Cup at B.C. Place Stadium

Travis Lulay named game MVP as B.C. Lions win Grey Cup at B.C. Place Stadium

By Charlie Smith | November 27, 2011
The Lions quarterback threw two touchdown passes and Paul McCallum kicked a late field goal in the second half to bury the Blue Bombers.
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Grey Cup: B.C. Lions leading 14-6 at end of first half

Grey Cup: B.C. Lions leading 14-6 at end of first half

By Charlie Smith | November 27, 2011
The home team got off to a 14-0 lead before the visiting Winnipeg Blue Bombers narrowed the lead near the end of the first half.