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dspencerCP
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Sports reporter/editor for The Canadian Press since 1997. Opinions are my own.
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Canadian women's hockey team leans into experience in #MilanCortina2026. My @cdnpress.bsky.social sports report, AP photo. Canada opens defence of Olympic gold tonight against Finland at 3:10 p.m. ET
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February 5, 2026 at 8:22 AM
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Canadian men's downhillers say course Bormio "scary", but might offer a different look in Olympic Games. My @cdnpress.bsky.social sports report, AP Photo. #MilanCortina2026
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February 3, 2026 at 7:21 PM
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Canada looks to "Captain Clutch" Marie-Philip Poulin in her fifth Olympic women's hockey tournament. My @cdnpress.bsky.social sports report, Graham Hughes photo. #MilanoCortina2026
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February 3, 2026 at 7:12 PM
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Speedskaters, freestyle skiers to lead Canada's medal charge in #MilanoCortina2026. My @cdnpress.bsky.social sports report, Christopher Katsarov photo.
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February 2, 2026 at 8:42 PM
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Canadian athletes who competed in Beijing's "closed loop" Olympic Games look forward to a more festive #MilanoCortina2026. My @cdnpress.bsky.social sports report, Ryan Remiorz photo.
February 2, 2026 at 4:42 AM
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Canadian downhiller James (Jack) Crawford seeks return to Olympic podium. My @cdnpress.bsky.social sports report, @frankgunnphoto.bsky.social photo. #MilanCortina2026
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January 29, 2026 at 10:00 PM
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Canada's flag-bearers for #MilanoCortina2026 opening ceremonies are decorated athletes who waded through adversity to compete in their fourth Olympic Games. My @cdnpress.bsky.social sports report, Christinne Muschi photo.
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January 29, 2026 at 12:00 AM
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Canada's athletes seek connection in the most geographically vast Winter Olympics ever. My @cdnpress.bsky.social sports report, AP photos. #MilanoCortina2026
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January 28, 2026 at 11:56 PM
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Gold medal cyclist, former diver named to Canada's Olympic bobsled team. My @cdnpress.bsky.social sports report, Jeff McIntosh photo. #MilanoCortina2026
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January 24, 2026 at 1:42 AM
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Canada 3-slider skeleton team named for #MilanoCortina2026. Women, Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton seek to move on from international Olympic qualification controversy. My @cdnpress.bsky.social sports report, AP photo. shorturl.at/0BMhu
January 22, 2026 at 4:30 PM
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We know Gary Bettman binged “Heated Rivalry,” but how do other folks in the hockey world feel about the steamy show? I talked to a few to find out.

#HeatedRivalry #PWHL #NHL

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PWHLers, NHL commissioner among fans of gay hockey drama 'Heated Rivalry'
Erin Ambrose isn't much of a reader.
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January 22, 2026 at 1:48 AM
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Canada's Para hockey team for #MilanoCortina2026 unveiled. Greg Westlake came out of retirement to compete in his sixth Paralympic Games. My @cdnpress.bsky.social sports report, AP Photo.
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January 21, 2026 at 6:13 PM
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Canadian sliders support coach's decision at skeleton race, Denmark calls on other countries to scrutinize impact on Olympic qualification. My @cdnpress.bsky.social sports story, AP sports photo. #milanocortina2026
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January 14, 2026 at 2:13 PM
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U.S. slider, Denmark accuse Canada of Olympic qualification manipulation. Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton says athlete welfare reason for pulling athletes from race. My @cdnpress.bsky.social sports report, AP photo. #MilanCortina2026
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January 12, 2026 at 11:09 PM
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Canada's Olympic women's hockey roster announcement expected next week. Archrival United States had the upper hand for much of 2025. My @cdnpress.bsky.social sports report, Jason Franson. #hockey
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January 3, 2026 at 10:16 PM
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Summer McIntosh voted The Canadan Press female athlete of the year a third straight year. Joins figure skater Barbara Ann Scott (1946-48) as the only women to three-peat. My @cdnpress.bsky.social sports report, Christinne Muschi photo. #swimming
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December 27, 2025 at 8:54 PM
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Hockey Canada releases blueprint to get more oomph behind women and girls in the sport. Goal is 130,000 registered players by 2030. My @cdnpress.bsky.social sports report, Graham Hughes photo. #hockey
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December 14, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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U.S. sweeps women's hockey Rivalry Series with Canada in 4-1 victory. Canada has work to do ahead of #MilanoCortina2026 My @cdnpress.bsky.social sports report, Jason Franson photo.
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December 14, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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United States winning new normal in Olympic women's hockey prep as PWHL reduces players' time with national teams. My @cdnpress.bsky.social sports report, Jason Franson photo. @thepwhl.com
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December 12, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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Canada's women to play in Milan's beleaguered Santagiulia arena too; they're not worried. My @cdnpress.bsky.social spors report, AP Sports photo. #MilanoCortina2026
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December 11, 2025 at 5:34 PM
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United States shocks Canada 10-4 to take Rivalry Series in three games. Canada will try to pull some momentum back ahead of Milan Cortina Olympics in Saturday's final game in Edmonton. My @cdnpress.bsky.social sports report, Jason Franson photo. #MilanoCortina2026 @thepwhl.com
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December 11, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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Canada seeks Rivalry Series wins over U.S. in Edmonton before Olympic Games, but games also part of the evaluation puzzle for 2026 roster. My @cdnpress.bsky.social sports report. AP Sports photo. #MilanoCortina2026 @thepwhl.com
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December 9, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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More women and girls playing sport, more injuries. Calgary researchers join 109 international academics calling for sport injury prevention specific to women and girls. My @cdnpress.bsky.social sports report, AP Sports photo. @ucalgary.bsky.social @thepwhl.com
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December 7, 2025 at 12:29 AM
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Carla MacLeod juggles desire to coach Ottawa Charge and Czech women with need for cancer treatment. My @cdnpress.bsky.social sports report, @seankilpatrickcdn.bsky.social photo. #PWHL
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December 2, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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Canadian men's downhill ski team gets unusual entry into World Cup season that includes #MilanoCortina2026. My @cdnpress.bsky.social sports report, AP Sports Photo.
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Canadian men's downhill ski team seeks for World Cup, Olympic success this winter
Canada's downhillers get an unusual entry into their alpine ski racing season Thursday. The men's speed team opens its World Cup campaign with an American Thanksgiving super-G at Copper Mountain, Colo...
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November 26, 2025 at 11:40 PM