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Vegas Golden Knights left wing Brandon Saad (20) skates against Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Artyom Levshunov (55) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ian Maule)

Hart helps lead Golden Knights to 4-3 shootout win over Blackhawks

The Associated Press 5 minute read 12:28 AM CST

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Pavel Dorofeyev and Shea Theodore scored in a shootout Tuesday night to make Golden Knights goalie Carter Hart’s anticipated debut a success, giving Vegas a 4-3 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks.

The Golden Knights entered 1-8 in games decided after regulation.

Braeden Bowman forced overtime for the Golden Knights when he put in his own rebound with 2:28 left in the third period.

Bowman and Ivan Barbashev each had a goal and an assist. Ben Hutton also scored and Theodore had two assists. Hart stopped 27 shots, including six in overtime.

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Hart helps lead Golden Knights to 4-3 shootout win over Blackhawks

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Hart helps lead Golden Knights to 4-3 shootout win over Blackhawks

Mark Anderson, The Associated Press 2 minute read 12:17 AM CST

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Pavel Dorofeyev and Shea Theodore scored in a shootout Tuesday night to make Golden Knights goalie Carter Hart’s anticipated debut a success, giving Vegas a 4-3 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks.

The Golden Knights entered 1-8 in games decided after regulation.

Braeden Bowman forced overtime for the Golden Knights when he put in his own rebound with 2:28 left in the third period.

Bowman and Ivan Barbashev each had a goal and an assist. Ben Hutton also scored and Theodore had two assists. Hart stopped 27 shots, including six in overtime.

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Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Kaedan Korczak (6) and Chicago Blackhawks right wing Ilya Mikheyev (95) contest for a loose puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ian Maule)
Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Kaedan Korczak (6) and Chicago Blackhawks right wing Ilya Mikheyev (95) contest for a loose puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ian Maule)

Boehm’s loyalties shift to Wheaties

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Boehm’s loyalties shift to Wheaties

Perry Bergson 6 minute read Yesterday at 11:02 PM CST

Ten-year-old Nigel Boehm would be scandalized to learn how much has changed when it comes to his feelings about the Saskatoon Blades.

The 17-year-old Brandon Wheat Kings defenceman’s hometown is listed as Corman Park, which is the municipality surrounding Saskatoon. His family actually lives on acreage five minutes from the city, so it’s certainly home.

As he grew up, he had a real affection for the local Western Hockey League club.

“I went to a lot of Blades games growing up,” Boehm said. “That was normally my annual birthday present, taking a few of my buddies to the games and watching.

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Nigel Boehm grew up a fan of the Saskatoon Blades, but when the 17-year-old Brandon Wheat Kings defenceman faces them tonight, he won’t be asking for any autographs. The puck drops at Assiniboine Credit Union Place at 7 p.m. (Perry Bergson/The Brandon Sun)
Nigel Boehm grew up a fan of the Saskatoon Blades, but when the 17-year-old Brandon Wheat Kings defenceman faces them tonight, he won’t be asking for any autographs. The puck drops at Assiniboine Credit Union Place at 7 p.m. (Perry Bergson/The Brandon Sun)

Lenton, U15 girls push for bounce back

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Lenton, U15 girls push for bounce back

Massimo De Luca-Taronno 4 minute read Yesterday at 11:01 PM CST

A statement win is in order.

The Wheat Kings U15 AAA girls squad are now winless in their last three contests following a disappointing road set against the Westman Wildcats over the weekend, when they got outscored 15-0 with 7-0 and 8-0 losses. Their first loss of the skid came the weekend prior, as they dropped a tight contest to the Central Plains Capitals 4-3 at Flynn Arena.

They now sit fifth in the Manitoba Female Hockey League standings with a record of 4-7-1.

Brandon first-year player Lena Lenton said her team is due for a response.

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Wheat Kings first-year defenceman Lena Lenton waits for a D-to-D pass against the Eastman Selects during U15 AAA girls action at J&G Homes Arena on Nov. 15. (Massimo De Luca-Taronno/The Brandon Sun)
Wheat Kings first-year defenceman Lena Lenton waits for a D-to-D pass against the Eastman Selects during U15 AAA girls action at J&G Homes Arena on Nov. 15. (Massimo De Luca-Taronno/The Brandon Sun)

TALE OF THE TAPE: Saskatoon at Brandon

1 minute read Yesterday at 11:00 PM CST

Brandon Wheat Kings vs Saskatoon Blades

7 p.m. at Assiniboine Credit Union Place.

6:30 p.m. (91.5 FM): 7 p.m. (Victory!)

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Sports Looking Back: Dec. 3, 2025

1 minute read Yesterday at 11:00 PM CST

IN LOCAL HISTORY

• 40 YEARS AGO — Brad Wright scored six goals as the Virden Howlers beat the Unwinder Bulldogs 7-1 and Shilo 11-0 in the Shilo Men’s Broomball League.

• 30 YEARS AGO — Brandon goaltender Jason Skilnick posted his first WHL shutout and fellow rookies David Darguzas and Burke Henry scored their first goals in a 6-0 win over Moose Jaw.

• 20 YEARS AGO — Kris Wiebe's goal early in the first period lifted the Pembina Valley Hawks past the Brandon Wheat Kings 3-2 and into sole possession of first place in the Manitoba AAA Midget Hockey League’s West Division.

Neelin completes AAA boys three-peat

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Neelin completes AAA boys three-peat

Thomas Friesen 5 minute read Yesterday at 11:00 PM CST

The Neelin Spartans started the season with tempered expectations.

Three months later, they shattered them.

A team with just one returning player ran the table at AAA varsity boys’ volleyball provincials, sweeping the title favourite Garden Valley Zodiacs 25-21, 25-20 in the gold-medal match in Winnipeg on Saturday, becoming the first-ever AAA boys team to win three straight crowns.

“The start of the season, we went in there thinking, ‘Big growing year.’ We were going to get a lot of stuff done, make us better, not really worried about how we were going to come out in provincials, tournaments,” said Lucas Gamache, who scored the championship point in 2024 and was named an all-star this year.

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The Neelin Spartans varsity boys volleyball team won its third straight AAA provincial title in Winnipeg on Saturday. (Submitted)
The Neelin Spartans varsity boys volleyball team won its third straight AAA provincial title in Winnipeg on Saturday. (Submitted)

MacKinnon scores twice as the Avalanche beat the Canucks 3-1

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MacKinnon scores twice as the Avalanche beat the Canucks 3-1

The Associated Press 2 minute read Yesterday at 10:59 PM CST

DENVER (AP) — Nathan MacKinnon scored two more goals and Gabriel Landeskog had two assists, leading the Colorado Avalanche to a 3-1 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday night.

Brock Nelson also scored as Colorado improved to 14-0-3 in its last 17 games. Mackenzie Blackwood made 11 saves after Scott Wedgewood departed in the second period with an upper-body injury.

It's the second-longest point streak for the Avalanche in franchise history, trailing a 17-0-2 stretch during the 2021-22 season.

Vancouver lost for the sixth time in seven games. Linus Karlsson scored for the Canucks, and Kevin Lankinen stopped 28 shots.

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Colorado Avalanche defenseman Brent Burns, left, clears the puck as Vancouver Canucks center David Kampf defends in the second period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Brent Burns, left, clears the puck as Vancouver Canucks center David Kampf defends in the second period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

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Serena Williams says she is not coming back to tennis

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Serena Williams says she is not coming back to tennis

Howard Fendrich, The Associated Press 3 minute read Yesterday at 3:41 PM CST

Serena Williams threw cold water on the idea that she might be preparing to return to tennis, writing on social media Tuesday that she is “NOT coming back,” after a spokesman for the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) said the 23-time Grand Slam champion had registered with the sport's drug-testing body.

That is the first step that would be required by a player seeking to come out of retirement.

The 44-year-old Williams, one of the greats of the game, has not competed since bidding farewell at the 2022 U.S. Open. At the time, Williams said she didn't want to use the word “retiring” and instead declared that she was “evolving” away from tennis.

It was not clear when or where — or even if — Williams actually will play again, and she later posted: “Omg yall I'm NOT coming back. This wildfire is crazy.”

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FILE - Serena Williams acknowledges the crowd after losing to Ajla Tomljanovic, of Austrailia, iin the third round of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Sept. 2, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)
FILE - Serena Williams acknowledges the crowd after losing to Ajla Tomljanovic, of Austrailia, iin the third round of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Sept. 2, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)

Carter Hart returns to NHL after nearly 2 years, receives warm welcome from Golden Knights fans

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Carter Hart returns to NHL after nearly 2 years, receives warm welcome from Golden Knights fans

Mark Anderson, The Associated Press 3 minute read Updated: Yesterday at 10:35 PM CST

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Goalie Carter Hart, one of five 2018 Canada world junior hockey players acquitted of sexual assault in July, made his first NHL appearance in nearly two years Tuesday night and received an enthusiastic reaction from Golden Knights fans during pregame introductions.

Hart certainly received the loudest response before Vegas' home game against Chicago, and if there were any boos, they were difficult to hear.

Some fans also held signs supportive of Hart.

Hart was the first of those five players to agree to an NHL contract. The league ruled those players were eligible to sign deals beginning Oct. 15 and to play starting Dec. 1. Hart signed a two-year, $4 million contract and has been working with the club's American Hockey League affiliate in Henderson, Nevada.

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FILE - Philadelphia Flyers' goaltender Carter Hart in action during an NHL hockey game against the Colorado Avalanche, Jan. 20, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton, File)
FILE - Philadelphia Flyers' goaltender Carter Hart in action during an NHL hockey game against the Colorado Avalanche, Jan. 20, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton, File)

Former Canada rugby sevens coach Jack Hanratty to take over U.S. women’s 15s team

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Former Canada rugby sevens coach Jack Hanratty to take over U.S. women’s 15s team

Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press 2 minute read Yesterday at 3:12 PM CST

Jack Hanratty, who coached the Canadian women's rugby sevens side to Olympic silver in Paris, has been named coach of the U.S. women's 15s team.

Hanratty, who left Rugby Canada after the 2024 Olympics to coach the University of Ottawa Gee-Gees women’s team, will join USA Rugby in January 2026, relocating to San Diego to work out of the Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center.

Tamara Sheppard, USA Rugby's general manager of high performance, said Hanratty's “deep North American rugby experience and proven ability to deliver when it matters most, make him an outstanding leader for this next chapter."

"Jack brings an innovative and enthusiastic approach to building a high-performance program, with a strong commitment to working closely with our athletes both domestically and abroad," she added. "His vision positions us well for Rugby World Cup 2029 in Australia, and even further as we build toward hosting the Rugby World Cup in 2033.”

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This undated handout shows former Canadian women's rugby sevens coach Jack Hanratty, who has been named head coach of the U.S. women's 15s side. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Handout - Rugby Canada (Mandatory Credit)
This undated handout shows former Canadian women's rugby sevens coach Jack Hanratty, who has been named head coach of the U.S. women's 15s side. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Handout - Rugby Canada (Mandatory Credit)

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