dspencerCP
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Sports reporter/editor for The Canadian Press since 1997. Opinions are my own.
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Canadian biathlete Adam Runnalls brought his knitting needs to #MilanCortina2026 and his IG exploded. My @cdnpress.bsky.social sports report, Jeff McIntosh photo.
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Milan Speed Skating Stadium. Men’s 5k today. Icemaker Mark Messer who runs Calgary’s @theolympicoval bottom right. #MilanCortina2026
February 8, 2026 at 12:41 PM
Milan Speed Skating Stadium. Men’s 5k today. Icemaker Mark Messer who runs Calgary’s @theolympicoval bottom right. #MilanCortina2026
Natalie Spooner's tears turn to smiles in Canada's 4-0 win over Switzerland in Olympic women's hockey tournament. My @cdnpress.bsky.social sports report, Darryl Dyck photo. #MilanCortina2026
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February 8, 2026 at 10:08 AM
Natalie Spooner's tears turn to smiles in Canada's 4-0 win over Switzerland in Olympic women's hockey tournament. My @cdnpress.bsky.social sports report, Darryl Dyck photo. #MilanCortina2026
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Canada going with Emerance Maschmeyer in goal tonight against the Swiss. Marie-Philip Poulin gets a big cheer at Milano Rho when lineups are announced. #MilanCortina2026
February 7, 2026 at 8:02 PM
Canada going with Emerance Maschmeyer in goal tonight against the Swiss. Marie-Philip Poulin gets a big cheer at Milano Rho when lineups are announced. #MilanCortina2026
Canada vs. Switzerland in Olympic women’s hockey. Swiss have a full team out there. #MilanCortina2026
February 7, 2026 at 7:34 PM
Canada vs. Switzerland in Olympic women’s hockey. Swiss have a full team out there. #MilanCortina2026
Canadian biathlete Adam Runnalls brought his knitting needs to #MilanCortina2026 and his IG exploded. My @cdnpress.bsky.social sports report, Jeff McIntosh photo.
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February 7, 2026 at 3:47 PM
Canadian biathlete Adam Runnalls brought his knitting needs to #MilanCortina2026 and his IG exploded. My @cdnpress.bsky.social sports report, Jeff McIntosh photo.
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These #MilanCortina2026 Olympic Games could have been Calgary's. Why weren't they? My deep dive for @cdnpress.bsky.social sports, Jeff McIntosh photo.
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February 6, 2026 at 12:52 PM
These #MilanCortina2026 Olympic Games could have been Calgary's. Why weren't they? My deep dive for @cdnpress.bsky.social sports, Jeff McIntosh photo.
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The decision to postpone the Finland-Canada women's hockey game in #MilanCortina2026. Forfeiture not an option put forth by IOC, IIHF. My @cdnpress.bsky.social sports report, AP photo.
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February 6, 2026 at 9:41 AM
The decision to postpone the Finland-Canada women's hockey game in #MilanCortina2026. Forfeiture not an option put forth by IOC, IIHF. My @cdnpress.bsky.social sports report, AP photo.
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Slightly dented Canadian team gears up to chase gold at #MilanCortina2026. Since I wrote this, there's been a second injury swap on the men's hockey team. My @cdnpress.bsky.social sports report, Darryl Dyck photo.
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February 6, 2026 at 9:37 AM
Slightly dented Canadian team gears up to chase gold at #MilanCortina2026. Since I wrote this, there's been a second injury swap on the men's hockey team. My @cdnpress.bsky.social sports report, Darryl Dyck photo.
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Today's Canada-Finland Olympic women's hockey opener postponed to Feb. 12 because Finns have been struck with the norovirus. #MilanCortina2026
February 5, 2026 at 1:31 PM
Today's Canada-Finland Olympic women's hockey opener postponed to Feb. 12 because Finns have been struck with the norovirus. #MilanCortina2026
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
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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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
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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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
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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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
Speedskaters, freestyle skiers to lead Canada's medal charge in #MilanoCortina2026. My @cdnpress.bsky.social sports report, Christopher Katsarov photo.
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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
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.
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
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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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
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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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
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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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
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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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
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
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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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#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
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
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/sports/pwhle...
#HeatedRivalry #PWHL #NHL
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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
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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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
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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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
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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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
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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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
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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