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Driver says he was speeding so he could dry car

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:34:57 -0400

BLACK DIAMOND, Alberta - He was drying off his freshly washed car.

Outgoing US diplomat says pipeline decision looms

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:56:37 -0400

TORONTO - Outgoing U.S. ambassador to Canada David Jacobson said Monday he is leaving the relationship between Canada and the United States in a very good state, but acknowledged a "very important decision" on the contentious Keystone XL pipeline looms.

Predators sign D Joe Piskula to 1-year deal

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:30:04 -0400

NASHVILLE, Tennessee - The Nashville Predators have signed defenseman Joe Piskula to a one-year, two-way contract.

Oilers prospect Kristians Pelss confirmed dead

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 16:08:31 -0400

EDMONTON, Alberta - The Edmonton Oilers have confirmed that prospect Kristians Pelss has died. He was 20.

Edmonton Oilers prospect missing, feared drowned

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 10:24:05 -0400

RIGA, Latvia - Police say an Edmonton Oilers prospect has been reported missing and is feared drowned.

Roloson is Ducks' new goaltending consultant

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 18:42:07 -0400

ANAHEIM, California - Veteran NHL goalie Dwayne Roloson is the Anaheim Ducks' new goaltending consultant.

Edmonton Oilers hire Dallas Eakins as new coach

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 16:18:35 -0400

EDMONTON, Alberta - The Edmonton Oilers have hired Dallas Eakins as their new coach, replacing the fired Ralph Krueger.

Ralph Krueger fired as Edmonton Oilers coach

Sat, 08 Jun 2013 20:15:28 -0400

EDMONTON, Alberta - Ralph Krueger was fired Saturday as coach of the Edmonton Oilers after leading the team to a 12th-place finish in the Western Conference in his lone season.

Sidney Crosby's sister sets a goal all her own

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 16:27:23 -0400

CALGARY, Alberta - Taylor Crosby insists she didn't become a goaltender to avoid comparisons with her brother.

Trees planted to hush pipeline pump noise in ND

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 15:14:26 -0400

BISMARCK, North Dakota - A Canadian pipeline company is planting more than 100 mature spruce trees around a pump station in southeastern North Dakota to help hush noise at the facility and quiet complaints from nearby residents.

Ark. St. basketball team to play games in Canada

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 20:05:38 -0400

JONESBORO, Arkansas - The Arkansas State University basketball team has announced plans for a summer exhibition tour in Canada.

British Columbia against pipeline to west coast

Fri, 31 May 2013 18:32:28 -0400

TORONTO - Canada's Pacific coast province of British Columbia told a federal review board Friday that it opposes a pipeline that would allow tankers to export oil to Asia

Robyn Regehr signs 2-year extension with LA Kings

Fri, 31 May 2013 09:18:27 -0400

EL SEGUNDO, California - Defenseman Robyn Regehr agreed to a two-year, $6 million contract extension with the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday, passing up a chance at free agency this summer.

15-year vet defenseman Sutton retires

Wed, 22 May 2013 14:03:07 -0400

EDMONTON, Alberta - Veteran defenseman Andy Sutton has retired, ending a 15-year career beset by injuries.