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Yahoo
25-06-2025
- Sport
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Hall of Fame call 'beyond my ultimate dream,' says Manitoba hockey star Jennifer Botterill
One of Manitoba's most decorated athletes will now be able to call herself a Hockey Hall of Famer. Jennifer Botterill — who was born in Ottawa but raised in Winnipeg — was announced Tuesday as a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame's class of 2025. She joins seven others who will become Hall of Fame members at an induction ceremony in Toronto in November. Botterill and Brianna Decker will become the 13th and 14th female players inducted into the hall. "I do feel like it's the ultimate honour of recognition," Botterill told CBC News Tuesday afternoon. "It's the highest recognition you can receive in the sport." Her hall of fame resume is extensive. After graduating from Winnipeg's St. John's-Ravenscourt, she starred on the ice at Harvard University, racking up hundreds of points en route to becoming the only player to win the Patty Kazmaier Award twice — a recognition for the top player in women's NCAA Division 1 hockey. Botterill also collected gold medals at three different winter Olympic Games with Team Canada, and is a five-time world champion, where she won two tournament MVP awards. She played professionally before retiring in 2011 and now works as a television broadcaster, among other ventures. "To be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame, I think, is beyond my ultimate dream," she said. Botterill found out about her upcoming induction on Tuesday, while out with her family and parents at West Hawk Lake in eastern Manitoba. Her father, Cal, chuckled as he recounted how difficult it was to reach her when the Hall of Fame came calling. The family was out for a boat ride, he said. "She wasn't answering the phone, so we got a couple of calls from Jason, her brother, saying, 'Tell Jennifer to answer her phone,'" he said with a laugh. When they got to the dock, another call came from Hockey Hall of Fame chairman Lanny McDonald and selection committee chair Ron Francis, Botterill said. After the call, she celebrated with her family, including her husband and daughters, who were jumping up and down on the edge of the dock, she said. "I think my heart … just felt like it was bursting," said Botterill. "I share this with my family, because they've always been so supportive of me on my journey, from a young age to my international career. "And so to have the chance to just literally go over and share the news and share hugs with them … was a beautiful moment for me with those emotions." Botterill has been eligible for the Hall of Fame since 2014, but she said couldn't let herself be consumed by whether the call would come. In past years, Botterill said she was filled with excitement watching the induction of some of her teammates, or people she played against. WATCH | Manitoba star Jennifer Botterill to be inducted into Hockey Hall of Fame: "I was … spending time with my family and not expecting that 'OK, this is going to be the year,' or the call was going to come through," she said. "So I would say I was surprised in a very delightful way when the call came." Cal Botterill echoed some of those thoughts. "I think we felt all along, after we saw what she was accomplishing, that one day she might be a candidate," he said. "But it's still exciting to see her being honoured." Botterill was also part of Sport Manitoba's Hall of Fame class in 2024 and Hockey Manitoba's in 2017. She said she hopes her career will be a source of inspiration and motivation for others. "You never know when that moment might be for a young athlete, to help them to believe in themselves, and what might be possible," she said. "If there is some small way that can provide a little source of inspiration for someone, that would be the ultimate honour." Another Winnipegger, defenceman Duncan Keith, who played for Chicago Blackhawks and the Edmonton Oilers, was also named as a Hall of Fame inductee on Tuesday.
Winnipeg Free Press
25-06-2025
- Health
- Winnipeg Free Press
News briefs for Tuesday, June 24, 2025
A collection of breaking news briefs filed on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 7:16 PM St-Pierre-Jolys RCMP are looking for a 17-year-old female who hasn't been seen since early Saturday. RCMP say Kayleigh Plewman left her home, located on Provincial Road 403 in the RM of De Salaberry, at 1:45 a.m. It's believed she is in the Grunthal or Richer area. Mounties and her family are concerned about her well-being. She's described as being 5-7, 140 pounds with blond hair and blue/green eyes. Anyone with information is asked to call the detachment at 204-433-7433, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477, or secure tip online at 3:45 PM A case of salmonella in Manitoba has been linked to salami recalls. The Public Health Agency of Canada said in a news release Tuesday that the Manitoba case is one of 72 laboratory-confirmed cases linked to the outbreak. The vast majority, 57, were in Alberta, while 14 were in Ontario. People became sick between mid-April and mid-June, the release said. Seven people have been hospitalized, and no one has died. The release did not state whether anyone in Manitoba was hospitalized. 'Many people who became sick reported eating salami in prepared sandwiches or purchased from deli counters where the recalled product was served,' the release said. The recalled salami includes Rea brand sweet Genoa (lot Nos. 5035 226 and 5049 226), Rea brand hot Genoa (lots Nos. 5020 228 and 5035 228) and Bona brand mild genova (lot No. 5035 226). The strain associated with the outbreak is resistant to certain antibiotics. More information is available online here. SUPPLIED A UPC code on a package of Rea brand sweet Genoa salami. 2:38 PM Jennifer Botterill is officially a Hockey Hall of Famer. Botterill, a Winnipegger who is one of the most decorated athletes the province of Manitoba ever produced, got the call Tuesday afternoon that she's part of the class of 2025. 'My heart is really full with this honour,' Botterrill said in a statement. 'I appreciate all of the people who have helped me through my career.' Botterill played her minor hockey and ringette in Winnipeg and went on to win three Olympic gold medals and a silver to go along with five gold medals and three silvers at the IIHF women's world championship. Joining her in the player category are fellow female player Brianna Decker, Zdeno Chara, Duncan Keith, Alexander Mogilny and Joe Thornton, while Jack Parker and Daniele Sauvageau were selected in the builder category. The 2025 Hockey Hall of Fame induction celebration is slated for Nov. 10 in Toronto. 1:34 PM The Manitoba government has launched its affordable home energy program, which helps cover the cost of ground-source heat pumps for eligible homeowners. 'Manitobans who heat their homes with electricity could lower their energy bills by up to 30 per cent, approximately $1,000, in the first year,' the province said of the program, delivered through Efficiency Manitoba, in a news release Tuesday. More information is available online here. 11:55 AM Two youths were taken to hospital, one in critical condition, after a two-vehicle crash Monday morning. RCMP were sent to the crash site on Provincial Road 244, near Road 41 North in the Municipality of Norfolk Treherne, at about 11:15 a.m. and found a semi-truck on the shoulder and a utility-task vehicle in a ditch. The initial investigation determined the UTV, driven by a teen boy and with a male youth passenger inside, was headed north when the truck moved into the opposite lane to pass the slow-moving UTV. The UTV made a sudden turn across the road in front of the truck and was hit by the semi, RCMP said in a news release Tuesday. The driver of the UTV was flown to hospital in critical condition by STARS air ambulance, while the other youth was taken to hospital in serious but non-life-threatening condition. Their conditions have since been upgraded to stable, police said. The crash site is roughly nine kilometres north of Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes. Neither youth was wearing a seat belt or helmet, the release said. 11:17 AM A man has been charged after the victim of an attempted carjacking was stabbed outside his home in the Parkland region Saturday. Swan River RCMP were contacted about the incident in the Rural Municipality of Mountain at 6 a.m. The caller said he was awakened by someone outside his home and confronted a stranger sitting in his vehicle. The victim was stabbed during a scuffle, and the other man fled on foot. The victim, who suffered a non-life-threatening injury, was transported to hospital and later released. About 30 minutes after the first call, RCMP were told about a man with the same description trying to steal items from vehicles in Bellsite. A homeowner on Mountain Avenue told officers the man had left a running truck outside his home. Police found a knife inside. A caller later reported a suspicious man being dropped off on Highway 10 near Bellsite that evening, and police arrested a 34-year-old Winnipeg man. He has been charged with multiple offences. 11:03 AM A Saskatoon man has been charged after a Dauphin business was robbed at gunpoint Sunday night. RCMP were sent to the business on Main Street South at about 8:30 p.m. and were told a man with his face covered demanded cash and then ran away. A police dog found a bag in a back lane that contained discarded clothing that matched the description of what the robber wore, RCMP said in a news release Tuesday. Officers arrested a 23-year-old man in a lane behind 6th Avenue Southeast. 10:51 AM Police are alerting the public about a sex offender considered a high risk to reoffend being released from jail again. Winston George Thomas, 48, was released from Headingley Correctional Centre on Tuesday after serving a sentence for three counts of failing to comply with a probation order. He was expected to live in Winnipeg, the Manitoba Integrated High Risk Sex Offender Unit — a joint unit composed of Winnipeg Police Service and RCMP members — said in a news release. Thomas has a lengthy criminal record that includes convictions for sexual assault where the victims were a 13-year-old girl and adult women strangers, assaulting a peace officer with a weapon and numerous breaches of probation and recognizance orders. He will be on supervised probation, with conditions that include a 10 p.m. curfew, until Dec. 23, 2026. 'This information is provided to enable members of the public to take suitable measures to protect themselves. Any form of vigilante activity or other unreasonable conduct directed at Mr. Thomas will not be tolerated,' the release said. Police have warned of his release more than 20 times in the past 15 years, with the last on Aug. 29, 2023.
Time of India
09-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Quarter-Century glory: These 7 NHL superstars from the 2000s who just cemented their all-time greatness
Images via Getty Hockey fans were treated to a wave of nostalgia this Friday as the NHL unveiled the second wave of its Quarter-Century Team, spotlighting the best skaters who debuted between 2000 and 2010. From record-breaking scorers to playmakers with unmatched vision and two-way dynamos, these seven players not only defined a generation—they shaped the modern NHL. Operation Sindoor PM Modi meets NSA, chiefs of armed forces amid spike in tensions with Pak India's air defence systems shoot down Pak drones in J&K, Punjab & Rajasthan Several airports in India to be closed till May 15 - check list Voted in by fans between February and April, the team represents a celebration of excellence, leadership, and legacy from an unforgettable era of hockey. Let's take a closer look at the legends who earned their place. The greatest NHL players From 2000–2010 who redefined the game The list is stacked with greatness—four No. 1 overall draft picks, a Hockey Hall of Famer, and a staggering collection of hardware: 15 Stanley Cups, seven Hart Trophies, and more than a dozen Rocket Richards. But beyond the stats and accolades, these seven players left a mark on the sport that still resonates today. 1. Patrice Bergeron (Boston Bruins) Patrice Bergeron was the ultimate embodiment of consistency and class. With over 1,000 career points and a record six Selke Trophies, Bergeron was a two-way force for nearly two decades. His leadership earned praise from teammates across generations. 'That's the type of leadership that doesn't happen overnight. It's a gift,' Bruins winger Brad Marchand said of his longtime captain. Bergeron retired in 2023, leaving a legacy as one of Boston's greatest. 2. Sidney Crosby (Pittsburgh Penguins) Sidney Crosby remains a defining face of the NHL. With three Cups and more than 1,600 points, 'Sid the Kid' has averaged over a point per game for 20 straight seasons—more than even Gretzky. 'He earns that respect… through his performance and how hard he competes,' said former Penguins coach Mike Sullivan. Fan-voted as the league's most complete and intelligent player for six straight seasons, Crosby's influence is as strong as ever. 3. Pavel Datsyuk (Detroit Red Wings) Pavel Datsyuk, inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2024, dazzled fans with jaw-dropping skill and defensive brilliance. A three-time Selke and four-time Lady Byng winner, Datsyuk was known for stripping pucks effortlessly. 'It was an unbelievable talent. He was the best at it,' said teammate Patrick Kane . The 'Magic Man' helped Detroit to two Stanley Cups and countless highlight reels. 4. Patrick Kane (Chicago Blackhawks) Patrick Kane helped usher in a golden age for the Blackhawks, winning three Cups and racking up more than 1,300 points. The 2016 Hart winner and Conn Smythe recipient in 2013, Kane is the most decorated U.S.-born player of his era. 'He's a big part of why hockey's so big [in Chicago],' said Red Wings forward J.T. Compher. 5. Evgeni Malkin (Pittsburgh Penguins) Evgeni Malkin was the perfect complement to Crosby—sometimes even outshining him. With over 1,300 points and three Cups, the 2012 Hart winner was an unstoppable force in full stride. 'It's been pretty incredible to be part of the team and play with him,' Crosby reflected. 6. Alex Ovechkin (Washington Capitals) Alex Ovechkin , now the NHL's all-time goals leader with 895, redefined goal-scoring with his signature one-timers and relentless style. 'They say records are made to be broken, but I'm not sure who's going to get more goals than that,' said Wayne Gretzky himself. 7. Steven Stamkos (Tampa Bay Lightning) Steven Stamkos , who signed with Nashville in 2024, leaves behind a legendary Lightning legacy. With two Cups and over 1,100 points, he was a model of loyalty and scoring power. 'Everything speaks for itself,' said teammate Victor Hedman. These seven skaters didn't just play the game—they elevated it. Through highlight-reel moments, unforgettable playoff runs, and unmatched dedication, they defined a generation. Their careers may be winding down—or already complete—but their impact is permanent. As anticipation builds for the next wave of NHL Quarter-Century honorees, this class stands as a tribute to true legends, players who defined greatness. Also Read: Breaking down the 2025 NHL MVP finalists: Hart and Ted Lindsay award predictions
Yahoo
02-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
‘Elbows Up': U.S.-Canada solidarity event planned on both sides of border Wednesday evening
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – A peaceful assembly in support of our neighbors to the north is planned for Wednesday evening near both ends of the Peace Bridge in Buffalo, New York and Fort Erie, Ontario. The rally, dubbed 'Elbows Up for Canada,' comes as President Trump is set to enact sweeping global tariffs Wednesday and follows months of inflammatory remarks from the Oval Office. The phrase 'elbows up' originates from hockey legend Gordie Howe and has become a rallying cry after Canadian comedian Mike Myers referenced the slogan during an appearance on Saturday Night Live last month. 'It's sort of a demonstration that we're still standing together,' organizer Michael Powers, a lifelong Buffalonian, told WIVB News 4. 'We thought, just given everything that has been going on the past couple of months, given that the Niagara River is kind of the picket fence between two neighbors, the border towns are in kind of an odd situation. We thought it was important to show that not everyone is into the '51st state' rhetoric or weren't comfortable with some of the tariffs that have popped up.' The event runs from 5-7 p.m. at the Shoreline Trail Bridge in Buffalo and at Mather Park in Fort Erie. Attendees should be able to see each other on either side of the river. The Shoreline Trail Bridge is a pedestrian bridge that runs over I-190 just south of the Peace Bridge. Street parking is available on Massachusetts Street, Columbus Parkway or other nearby roads. Powers said the only thing attendees need to bring is 'their spirit and willingness.' They may also want to bring a rain jacket: the latest 4Warn Forecast calls for widespread rain showers in the area Wednesday evening, along with a chance for high wind gusts. Trump is set to announce new tariffs as he takes a political and financial gamble Howe is a Canadian icon and Hockey Hall of Famer. His 801 goals were the most in NHL history when he retired in 1980 (though Wayne Gretzky and Alex Ovechkin have surpassed him), and he remains the league's all-time leader in games played. His physical play led to the moniker of the 'Gordie Howe hat trick,' said to be earned when a players records a goal, an assist and a fight in the same game. The CBC notes that a statue of Howe in his native Saskatoon depicts him with his left elbow raised, 'as if fending off an invisible opponent.' 'You go back to the old Gordie Howe expression – you gotta protect yourself,' Powers said. 'You understand why the folks in Canada have brought that back into prominence, because I think they're being slandered a little bit. And we just want to stand up with them.' A similar protest in Detroit last month was strongly attended, though it was held on a Saturday in better weather. 'It's not [about] this party or that party; it's kind of a right-or-wrong sort of thing, more than anything else,' Powers said. * * * Nick Veronica is a Buffalo native who joined the News 4 team as the Digital Executive Producer in 2021. He previously worked at NBC Sports and The Buffalo News. You can follow Nick on Facebook, Twitter and Threads. See more of his work here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
31-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
3 NHL Records Penguins' Captain Crosby Will Come Close To, But Won't Break
Sidney Crosby - Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby is a first-ballot Hockey Hall of Famer whose career is worthy of skipping the mandatory three-year waiting period to enter the hall immediately upon retirement. Advertisement Recently, Crosby broke Wayne Gretzky's record for averaging a point per game for 20 seasons, a mark the Great One held for over 27 years. Considering these hockey legends are two of the greatest to play professional hockey, their longevity has allowed them to break or hold some important NHL records. BREAKING: Sidney Crosby Breaks Wayne Gretzky's Point-Per-Game Seasons Record BREAKING: Sidney Crosby Breaks Wayne Gretzky's Point-Per-Game Seasons Record After 20 years in the making, Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby has made NHL history. However, both missed some milestones despite playing 20 or more seasons in the league. Today, we want to look at three NHL records that Crosby, who still has two seasons left on his contract, won't be able to tie or break despite over two decades in the NHL. Most Seasons by a First Overall Pick Crosby was the top pick in the 2005 Draft, which took place seven seasons into Joe Thornton's career. Thornton was the first overall selection in the 1997 Draft and would play 24 seasons in the NHL, including 17 after Crosby entered the league in 2005-06. Advertisement Interestingly, these two top picks met in the 2016 Stanley Cup Final. The Penguins won the series in six games, and Crosby took home the Conn Smythe Trophy, Thornton's only appearance in the Final. Pittsburgh Penguins Schedule: Remaining Games & Statistical Notes Pittsburgh Penguins Schedule: Remaining Games & Statistical Notes The Pittsburgh Penguins are winding down their 2024-25 season and on pace to miss the Stanley Cup playoffs for the third consecutive season, a first in Sidney Crosby's 20-year career. However, there is plenty to play for in the final weeks of the regular season. Although Crosby has outscored Thornton in goals (618-430) and points (1,676-1539), Sid the Kid is still chasing Jumbo Joe in assists (1,109-1,058). He needs 51 over the two seasons to move up to seventh all-time, which is Thornton's place. Advertisement Since Crosby is wrapping up his 20th season, when his contract expires in 2027, he'll be two seasons short of Thornton's record of 24 seasons. However, if he remains healthy, Crosby will surpass Mike Modano (21 seasons) for second-most seasons by a first-overall pick. Most Seasons With 80 Points On March 27, 2025, Crosby scored a first-period goal to net his 80th point, which gave him the NHL record for most seasons averaging a point per game. That historical night also marked the 14th time in his career that Crosby scored at least 80 points, breaking a four-way tie for most 80-point seasons, a mark he shared with Dale Hawerchuk, Mark Messier, and Marcel Dionne at 13. 'When He Speaks, Everyone Listens': How Sidney Crosby's Mentorship Has Passed On To Multiple Generations Of Teammates 'When He Speaks, Everyone Listens': How Sidney Crosby's Mentorship Has Passed On To Multiple Generations Of Teammates Following the team's regular practice on Dec. 16, Advertisement Pittsburgh Penguins' captain Sidney Crosby took some extra time out of his day to do something pretty much everyone around him is accustomed to witnessing on a day-to-day basis. As mentioned before, Crosby has two seasons left on his deal. The Penguins captain hasn't scored less than 80 points since the shortened 2019-20 and 2020-21 campaigns, the only two years he failed to reach 80 in over a decade dating back to the shortened 2012-13 season. However, even if he continues collecting 80 points over the next two seasons, Crosby will end up one year short of Gretzky's record of 17 seasons of 80 points or more. Most Points by a Player in Their 30s Crosby will turn 38 in August, and at the end of his contract in July 2027, he'll be 39, approaching 40. Since turning 30 ahead of the 2017-18 season, the captain has played 563 games, scored 236 goals with 413 assists, and has 649 points. Advertisement Ahead of his next game, Crosby ranks 18th all-time for points scored by an NHL player in his 30s. He's four points shy of catching Joe Pavelski (653) for 17th all-time. Pavelski is the only name ahead of Crosby on this list who is not in the Hockey Hall of Fame. As expected, Gretzky owns this record thanks to 217 goals and 601 assists for 878 points, breaking the mark formerly held by Jean Ratelle, who had 861 points in his 30s. Penguins Crosby Joins Exclusive Club With Another 80-Point Season Penguins Crosby Joins Exclusive Club With Another 80-Point Season Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby scored a first-period goal against the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday, March 27, securing his 14th 80-point season. Advertisement Thus far, only four players have scored over 800 points in their 30s, including Adam Oates (842) and Martin St. Louis (822). After these names, there are six names in the 700-point club, including Alex Ovechkin, who sits at 715. Once Crosby catches and surpasses Pavelski, next up is Joe Sakic (662), Norm Ullman (668), Daniel Alfredsson (672), Ray Bourque (680), and Brett Hull (690). Considering the Penguins' captain has a career 1.24 points per game average, if he remains healthy over the next two seasons, he could potentially finish with an additional 204 points, which would give him an estimated 853 points in his 30s, which could be 25 points shy of Gretzky's all-time mark.
