Alberta News

CALGARY — Team captain Marie-Philip Poulin and defender Ella Shelton are among the players looking to build on strong seasons in the Professional Women's Hockey League when the Rivalry Series between Canada and the United States resumes next month.

CALGARY — Dave Dickenson will have two newcomers to his Calgary Stampeders coaching staff this season.

CALGARY — Tye Spencer's second goal of the game, scored at 3:33 of overtime, lifted the visiting Regina Pats to a 4-3 victory over the Calgary Hitmen in Western Hockey League action on Sunday at the Scotiabank Saddledome.

CALGARY — Thanks to Jacob Markstrom's 32 saves, Calgary stole two points on Saturday night.

EDMONTON, Alta. (AP) — Connor McDavid had a goal and three assists, and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Nashville Predators 4-1 on Saturday for their 16th straight win.

RED DEER, Alta. — Alberta's Opposition NDP says it will announce a new leader to replace Rachel Notley on June 22. The party announced the date on Saturday following meetings in Red Deer to set the rules and timelines of the leadership contest.

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers’ impressive win streak has reached a sweet 16.

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl each had a goal and two assists and the Edmonton Oilers won their 16th straight game to move within one of tying the NHL record, beating the Nashville Predators 4-1 on Saturday.

CALGARY — The Calgary Flames say forward A.J. Greer will be out for eight weeks with a fractured foot.

CALGARY — Alex Garrett stopped 33 shots as the Calgary Hitmen defeated the Brandon Wheat Kings 8-0 in Western Hockey League play Friday night. Maxim Muranov and Ben Kindel led the way offensively for Calgary (19-18-5-1) with two goals apiece.