Mikhail Grabovski, former Maple Leafs forward, facing assault charge in Markham, Ont. – Toronto

A former Toronto Maple Leafs forward has been charged with assault in Markham, Ont. Court records in Newmarket show Mikhail Grabovski, who played with the Leafs between 2008 and 2013, was arrested earlier this month for an alleged assault on an individual in Markham. The records, which were sworn into court on Monday, did not … Read more

OHL commissioner pitching cities on expansion teams as league looks to grow

The commissioner of the Ontario Hockey League is pitching municipalities on expansion teams as the league looks to “capitalize on opportunities for growth.” Bryan Crawford, commissioner of the OHL, made a presentation to Chatham-Kent councillors on Monday, saying the league will commit to granting the area an expansion team if council commits to building an arena … Read more

Multi-brawl game that drew 572 penalty minutes a 'black eye' on N.L. hockey: official – CTV News

Multi-brawl game that drew 572 penalty minutes a ‘black eye’ on N.L. hockey: official  CTV News Brawl-filled N.L. junior hockey game a ‘black eye’ on sport after 572 penalty minutes  Global News Breakers Allege Unfair Discipline, Seek Meeting with League  VOCM Multi-brawl game a ‘black eye’ on N.L. hockey: official  Winnipeg Sun Newfoundland and Labrador face hockey brawl scandal  Winnipeg … Read more

Victory lap restores the shine to double US Olympic hockey gold

NEW YORK (AP) — It took until noon on Saturday, less than 12 hours before showtime, for the script to arrive. The opening monologue for “Saturday Night Live,” of all things, was about to become a turning point in a national celebration that had somehow gone sideways in the week after the U.S. won Olympic … Read more

Delight for Cork school Scoil Mhuire as they’re crowned Munster hockey champions

Scoil Mhuire, Cork 4 Crescent College, Limerick 1 Scoil Mhuire were crowned So Hockey Munster Schoolgirls Hockey Cup champions at Garryduff on Wednesday. Two goals in the second quarter were the key scores as the Cork school defeated the defending champions in front of a crowd of just over 1,000. This was an impressive team display … Read more

Trump Mocks U.S. Women’s Hockey Team After Gold Medal

Exhausted, sweaty athletes, beer, champagne, and a congratulatory call from the president of the United States. All standard fare during the celebration of a gold-medal winning game at the Olympics. But some of the commotion around the U.S. men’s hockey team — who won their first Olympic gold medal since the 1980 “Miracle on Ice” … Read more