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Vancouver Canucks forward Dakota Joshua (81) skates away after scoring against Seattle Kraken goaltender Joey Daccord as Alex Wennberg (21) watches during the second period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Blueger nets 1st goal of season as Canucks thump Seattle Kraken 5-1

Vancouver visits San Jose Sharks on Saturday

Vancouver Canucks forward Dakota Joshua (81) skates away after scoring against Seattle Kraken goaltender Joey Daccord as Alex Wennberg (21) watches during the second period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (middle) and the offense have only managed to produce three touchdowns in the last four games. courtesy Seahawks.com

THE MOJ: Wings clipped, Seahawks are sinking fast into the Pacific

Seattle needs answers fast after spotty past month transformed outlook for the season

Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (middle) and the offense have only managed to produce three touchdowns in the last four games. courtesy Seahawks.com
Vancouver Canucks’ J.T. Miller (9) scores against San Jose Sharks goalie MacKenzie Blackwood (29) as San Jose’s Kyle Burroughs (4) checks Vancouver’s Anthony Beauvillier (72) during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Monday, November 20, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

JT Miller bringing emotional leadership to a quiet Canucks team

Coach says forward’s play infectious with his driving, straight-ahead style

Vancouver Canucks’ J.T. Miller (9) scores against San Jose Sharks goalie MacKenzie Blackwood (29) as San Jose’s Kyle Burroughs (4) checks Vancouver’s Anthony Beauvillier (72) during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Monday, November 20, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
The Vernon Curling Club foursome of Tyler Orme (from left), Trevor Perepolkin, Jamie Austin, and Rob Nobert still have a shot at a medal at the Everest Canadian Men’s and Women’s Curling Club Championships in Winnipeg starting Sunday, Nov. 20. (curling.ca photo)

B.C. rink falls to B event at Canadian club finals

Tyler Orme’s rink from the Vernon Curling Club drops 8-4 decision to Saskatchewan in A-side semifinal

The Vernon Curling Club foursome of Tyler Orme (from left), Trevor Perepolkin, Jamie Austin, and Rob Nobert still have a shot at a medal at the Everest Canadian Men’s and Women’s Curling Club Championships in Winnipeg starting Sunday, Nov. 20. (curling.ca photo)
The Esquimalt Curling club hosts men’s, women’s and wheelchair provincials next year. (Black Press Media file photo)

B.C. curling championships to rock Esquimalt rink early next year

Historic moment: Men’s, women’s, wheelchair competitions run concurrent for the first time

The Esquimalt Curling club hosts men’s, women’s and wheelchair provincials next year. (Black Press Media file photo)
The Penticton Vees erupted for eight goals on Friday, Nov. 17, against the Prince George Spruce Kings to extend their home winning streak to 49 games, dating back to March 2022. (Photo- Cherie Morgan)

50 wins and 600 days later, hockey’s Vees remain unstoppable in Penticton

Team hasn’t lost on home ice since March 2022, setting an all-time BCHL record

The Penticton Vees erupted for eight goals on Friday, Nov. 17, against the Prince George Spruce Kings to extend their home winning streak to 49 games, dating back to March 2022. (Photo- Cherie Morgan)
Brock Gowanlock sets his sights on an Ottawa Redblacks player during his CFL preseason debut for the Montreal Alouettes on Friday, June 3. (Minas Panagiotakis/Montreal Alouettes)

Vancouver Island lineman basking in Grey Cup win with Alouettes

Duncan’s Brock Gowanlock calls championship experience “amazing”

Brock Gowanlock sets his sights on an Ottawa Redblacks player during his CFL preseason debut for the Montreal Alouettes on Friday, June 3. (Minas Panagiotakis/Montreal Alouettes)
The Vernon Curling Club foursome of Tyler Orme (from left), Trevor Perepolkin, Jamie Austin, and Rob Nobert have qualified for the playoffs in the 14-team men’s draw at the Everest Canadian Men’s and Women’s Curling Club Championships in Winnipeg. (curling.ca photo)

B.C. champs roll into Canadian curling club playoffs

Tyler Orme, Trevor Perepolkin, Rob Nobert and Jamie Austin finish round-robin at 4-2

The Vernon Curling Club foursome of Tyler Orme (from left), Trevor Perepolkin, Jamie Austin, and Rob Nobert have qualified for the playoffs in the 14-team men’s draw at the Everest Canadian Men’s and Women’s Curling Club Championships in Winnipeg. (curling.ca photo)
Canada’s Christine Sinclair ,centre, and Sophie Schmidt, right, run during a training session at the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, July 30, 2023. Captain Sinclair won’t be the only player in the spotlight when Canada hosts Australia in Victoria and Vancouver next month. Veteran goalkeeper Erin McLeod and midfielder Schmidt, who have also called time on their international career, are also being honoured at the Vancouver game. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Scott Barbour

Canada Soccer to honour national team trio during B.C. farewell

Retiring veterans Sinclair, Schmidt and McLeod to be recognized at Australia friendly

Canada’s Christine Sinclair ,centre, and Sophie Schmidt, right, run during a training session at the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, July 30, 2023. Captain Sinclair won’t be the only player in the spotlight when Canada hosts Australia in Victoria and Vancouver next month. Veteran goalkeeper Erin McLeod and midfielder Schmidt, who have also called time on their international career, are also being honoured at the Vancouver game. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Scott Barbour
Canucks defenceman Quinn Hughes leads the NHL in scoring with 31 points and has been a big reason why the Canucks have got off to a great start. Courtesy NHL.com

THE MOJ: Canucks are a playoff team, now let’s see how good they are

History hows about 80% of teams in a playoff position after 20 games generally stay there

Canucks defenceman Quinn Hughes leads the NHL in scoring with 31 points and has been a big reason why the Canucks have got off to a great start. Courtesy NHL.com
Vancouver Canucks defenceman Ian Cole, front, works for the puck against Colorado Avalanche centre Fredrik Olofsson during the third period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Tufte scores go-ahead goal in 3rd to help Avalanche beat Canucks 5-2

Big winger called up from minors earlier in the day

Vancouver Canucks defenceman Ian Cole, front, works for the puck against Colorado Avalanche centre Fredrik Olofsson during the third period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Jamaica’s Bobby Reid (10) celebrates after defeating Canada as Jonathan Osorio (21) reacts following CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal soccer action in Toronto on Tuesday, November 21, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young

Canada collapses in 2nd half versus Jamaica in surprise soccer backslide

5th-ranked Canadians are out of the CONCACAF tournament

Jamaica’s Bobby Reid (10) celebrates after defeating Canada as Jonathan Osorio (21) reacts following CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal soccer action in Toronto on Tuesday, November 21, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young
Vancouver Canucks’ Quinn Hughes waits for a faceoff during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the San Jose Sharks in Vancouver, on Monday, November 20, 2023. Hughes is the first player to crack the 30 point mark in the 2023-24 NHL regular season with eight goals– tying a career-high – and 22 assists.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Canucks Hughes leans on experienced voices as he rockets to incredible start

Canuck assistants Gonchar and Foote have been there, done that at the highest levels of hockey

Vancouver Canucks’ Quinn Hughes waits for a faceoff during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the San Jose Sharks in Vancouver, on Monday, November 20, 2023. Hughes is the first player to crack the 30 point mark in the 2023-24 NHL regular season with eight goals– tying a career-high – and 22 assists.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Boston Bruins forward Milan Lucic, center, stands during his arraignment Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023, in Boston Municipal Court, in Boston, on an assault charge in connection with his arrest over the weekend after his wife called police to their home and said he tried to choke her. Lucic has been released on personal recognizance bail after pleading not guilty to assaulting his wife. (Jonathan Wiggs/The Boston Globe via AP, Pool)

Boston Bruins forward Milan Lucic pleads not guilty to assaulting wife

Vancouver-born forward on an indefinite leave of absence from his NHL team

Boston Bruins forward Milan Lucic, center, stands during his arraignment Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023, in Boston Municipal Court, in Boston, on an assault charge in connection with his arrest over the weekend after his wife called police to their home and said he tried to choke her. Lucic has been released on personal recognizance bail after pleading not guilty to assaulting his wife. (Jonathan Wiggs/The Boston Globe via AP, Pool)
Vancouver Canucks’ Nils Hoglander leaves the penalty box to go to the dressing room after receiving a match penalty during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the San Jose Sharks in Vancouver, on Monday, November 20, 2023. The NHL’s Department of Player Safety says Hoglander has been fined for slew-footing San Jose’s Kevin Labanc during Vancouver’s 3-1 win on Monday.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Canuck Hoglander slapped with maximum fine for slew-footing Shark

Forward to pay just under US $2,900 after getting match penalty in Monday game versus San Jose

Vancouver Canucks’ Nils Hoglander leaves the penalty box to go to the dressing room after receiving a match penalty during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the San Jose Sharks in Vancouver, on Monday, November 20, 2023. The NHL’s Department of Player Safety says Hoglander has been fined for slew-footing San Jose’s Kevin Labanc during Vancouver’s 3-1 win on Monday.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Duncan Stingrays Swim Team head coach Leanne Sirup received the coveted Rubber Boot Award, given to the top coach in the province as chosen by their peers, during a special event on Sept. 30. (Submitted photo)

Duncan swimming legend earns coveted Rubber Boot Award

Leanne Sirup B.C.’s best, according to peers

Duncan Stingrays Swim Team head coach Leanne Sirup received the coveted Rubber Boot Award, given to the top coach in the province as chosen by their peers, during a special event on Sept. 30. (Submitted photo)
Vancouver Canucks’ Quinn Hughes, front right, and Tyler Myers celebrate Hughes’ goal against the San Jose Sharks during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Monday, November 20, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Hughes matches career-high goal mark as Canucks dump Sharks 3-1

Vancouver captain’s 30 points leave him atop NHL scoring list

Vancouver Canucks’ Quinn Hughes, front right, and Tyler Myers celebrate Hughes’ goal against the San Jose Sharks during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Monday, November 20, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Boston Bruins left wing Milan Lucic (17) during a hockey game in Boston, Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Charles Krupa

Wife said Lucic pulled her hair, tried to choke her: Boston police

B.C. hockey player to be arraigned on assault charge after police called to his Boston home

Boston Bruins left wing Milan Lucic (17) during a hockey game in Boston, Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Charles Krupa
Seaquam Secondary product Tyson Philpot hoists the Grey Cup after the Montreal Alouettes defeated the Winnipeg Blue Bombers 28-24 in Hamilton on Sunday. courtesy CFL.ca

THE MOJ: Perseverance pays off for some good people in Als Grey Cup win

Cody Fajardo, Shawn Lemon and Tyson Philpot are three champions who were easy to cheer for

Seaquam Secondary product Tyson Philpot hoists the Grey Cup after the Montreal Alouettes defeated the Winnipeg Blue Bombers 28-24 in Hamilton on Sunday. courtesy CFL.ca
Montreal Alouettes wide receiver Tyson Philpot (6) celebrates with teammates wide receiver Cole Spieker (17) and wide receiver Austin Mack (81) after scoring a touchdown against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers during the second half of football action at the 110th CFL Grey Cup in Hamilton, Ont., on Sunday, November 19, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn

Fajardo throws 3 TDs as Alouettes upset Bombers 28-24 to win Grey Cup

Montreal earns first CFL title since 2010

Montreal Alouettes wide receiver Tyson Philpot (6) celebrates with teammates wide receiver Cole Spieker (17) and wide receiver Austin Mack (81) after scoring a touchdown against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers during the second half of football action at the 110th CFL Grey Cup in Hamilton, Ont., on Sunday, November 19, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn