Maritime Hockey League.
It’s hockey night in Pictou County, the Weeks Jr A Crushers are in action tonight taking on division rivals, the Truro Bearcats. The battle for Mt. Thom continues from the Wellness Centre, puck drops at 7pm, doors open at 6!
NSMMHL:
This weekend The Weeks Major Midgets host the Cape Breton West Islanders on Saturday January 18th 4 PM Puck drop at the PC Wellness Center, for some great entertainment come out and support the boys.
AUS:
The StFX X-Men hang on for a big win over the Dalhousie Tigers in mens hockey, 4-3 the final score.
Boxing/Wrestling:
Famed pro wrestler “Soul Man” Rocky Johnson has died at the age of 75.
A native of Amherst, NS, Johnson was the father of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and a pioneer in the wrestling industry.
NBA:
Norman Powell had 23 points as the Raptors spread the ball around in a 130-121 win over OKC last night.
MLB:
According to Mark Berman of Fox 26 Sports in Houston, the Astros are set to interview former Blue Jays manager John Gibbons on Thursday for their managing vacancy.
The Astros fired manager AJ Hinch and general manager Jeff Luhnow on Monday after an investigation by Major League Baseball revealed sign stealing by the team.
NHL:
Just two games on the docket last night,
The Flyers got the game winner from former Halifax Moosehead, Jakub Voracek to defeat the Blues in OT 4-3.
The Canadiens got no help from their backup netminder, losing to Chicago 4-1.
Womens Hockey:
Congratulations to Stellarton’s Blayre Turnbull! She will be one of 10 players suiting up for team Canada when they take on the USA in a 3 on 3 tournament during the NHL All Star Skills competition on January 24th. The game will consist of two 10-minute periods, with a running clock. Teams will switch ends after the first period. All penalties will be ‘served’ with a penalty shot being awarded to the player specifically fouled.
