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Vegas-Florida Stanley Cup Final shows the value of street hockey in many US markets

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:53:10 GMT

Music blared from speakers outside the Vegas Golden Knights’ practice facility while kids ran around with hockey sticks, batting a ball into a couple of nets. Pizza was available nearby.A similar scene played out a week later steps from the Florida Panthers’ arena before Stanley Cup Final games, with young fans playing inside an inflatable rink underneath palm trees.The final between Vegas and Florida showcased the benefits of ball and roller hockey in many U.S. markets, with or without professional teams, where ice is hard to come by. The NHL earlier this year launched a street hockey program aimed at knocking down barriers to the sport, with the goal of creating interest in the game, even at more casual levels.“The influence of our teams going to the South, and you see the players getting drafted out of California, Texas and Florida, and you’re seeing that influence already,” said former player Andrew Ference, who is spearheading the NHL Street program as part of his j...

México despide a Diego Cocca tras cuatro meses con la selección

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:53:10 GMT

La paciencia de los dirigentes de México se agotó rápidamente con Diego Cocca.A cuatro meses de haber iniciado su proyecto y a menos de una semana de iniciar la Copa de Oro, el entrenador argentino y su cuerpo técnico fueron cesados el lunes por el comisionado presidente de la Federación Mexicana de Fútbol, Juan Carlos Rodríguez.Cocca fue nombrado en febrero pasado para suceder a su compatriota Gerardo Martino luego del fracaso del Mundial Qatar 2022, donde el Tri naufragó en primera ronda luego por primera vez desde Argentina 1978. Gritos homofóbicos de hinchas mexicanos obligan a terminar antes el partido contra EEUU Con poco tiempo de trabajo, el estratega que fue bicampeón de liga local con Atlas no pudo plasmar su idea de juego. La selección tuvo una marca de tres victorias, tres empates y una humillante derrota 3-0 ante Estados Unidos por las semifinales de la Liga de Naciones de la CONCACAF.Esa debacle el jueves pasado amplió a seis la racha de parti...

Canada’s Connor Bedard honored as IIHF’s first male player of the year

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:53:10 GMT

Presumptive No. 1 NHL draft pick Connor Bedard has been honored as the International Ice Hockey Federation’s first male player of the year.The IIHF announced Monday Bedard finished first in voting among a panel of representatives from 22 countries, well ahead of Latvian goalie Arturs Silovs, Swiss forward Andres Ambuhl and German defenseman Moritz Seider. Bedard helped Canada win the past two world junior championships, played last summer and this past winter, before turning 18. He was MVP of the most recent tournament after leading all players in scoring with 23 points in seven games.The Chicago Blackhawks recently won the lottery for the chance to select Bedard with the first pick and are expected to do so at the draft in Nashville next week. Bedard swept the Canadian Hockey League awards, becoming the first voted player of the year, top prospect and top scorer following his 143-point season with the Regina Pats of the Western Hockey League.Hilary Knight was voted the IIHF’s first...

About 100 letters containing a white powder were sent to public officials across Kansas, officials say

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:53:10 GMT

(CNN) — Approximately 100 letters containing a white powder have been received by state legislators and public officials across Kansas, officials said, setting off an investigation that includes state and federal agencies.Preliminary tests on a small sample of the letters show “the substance is presumptively negative for common biological agents of concern,” the Kansas Bureau of Investigation said Sunday.“Further and more complete testing will be conducted on this sample, as well as on additional letters that have been collected, in an effort to determine the components of the substance,” the bureau said.No injuries have been reported, the KBI and a spokesperson for state House Speaker Daniel Hawkins said. Hawkins, a Republican, received one of the letters, his spokesperson Carrie Rahfaldt said.Republican state Rep. Stephen Owens said he also received one of the letters and believes the others who received them are fellow Republicans.The letter read, in part, “it’s important not to ...

Weston woman wins $1 million from scratch-off ticket

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:53:10 GMT

A Broward County woman hit the jackpot when she won $1 million from a scratch-off ticket. Gena Kanov, a 37-year-old resident of Weston, has claimed a $1 million top prize from the GOLD RUSH LIMITED Scratch-Off game, the Florida Lottery said in a news release. Kanov opted to receive her winnings as a lump-sum payment of $795,000.00, disbursed in a one-time transaction.Kanov’s winning ticket was purchased at the Publix store located at 5950 Coral Ridge Drive in Coral Springs. As a result, the retailer will receive a $2,000 bonus commission for selling the winning Scratch-Off ticket.Launched in September 2021, the $20 GOLD RUSH LIMITED Scratch-Off game offers players a chance to win 32 top prizes of $5 million and 100 prizes of $1 million. Additionally, the game features an impressive array of more than 33,000 prizes ranging from $1,000 to $100,000. The overall odds of winning on this ticket are 1-in-2.65.The Florida Lottery emphasizes the significance of Scratch-Off games in the...

Florida woman arrested on drug charges found with raccoon in backpack

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:53:10 GMT

CLEARWATER,FLA. (WSVN)- A raccoon, possibly just a week old, was discovered in the backpack of a woman who was arrested on drug charges, according to the Clearwater Police Department. The animal has since been transported to Veterinary Emergency Group in Tampa for a thorough examination.Following the shocking find, authorities promptly handed over the young raccoon to the veterinary professionals, who will provide the necessary care. The tiny creature will be kept alongside other young raccoons at the facility in hopes of rehabilitation before being released back into the wild.The Clearwater Police Department has not disclosed further details regarding the nature of the drug charges or the identity of the woman involved.

EU issues muted response to Greek migrant shipwreck

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:53:10 GMT

BRUSSELS — The European Commission brushed aside pressure from international organizations to launch an independent probe into the conduct of the Greek authorities in what some are calling the worst tragedy ever in the Mediterranean Sea.Public scrutiny turned its focus on the Greek coast guard in the shipwreck last Wednesday off the coast of Pylos, Greece, which officially claimed the lives of almost 80 migrants and left 500 missing, according to the U.N.’s migration and refugee agencies. “We take note that the [Greek] public prosecutor has started an investigation on this incident, and it is very important to ensure a thorough and transparent investigation” by allowing Greece to carry forward its own inquiry, said the EU’s home affairs spokesperson Anitta Hipper during a daily media briefing on Monday. The Hellenic Coast Guard defended itself by saying those aboard were refusing assistance.In a statement Friday, The United Nation’s refugee and migration agencies, UNHCR a...

Off-duty firefighters commended for rescuing woman from burning car in East Kingston, NH

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:53:10 GMT

Both an off-duty firefighter from East Kingston, New Hampshire, and another from Chelmsford, Mass., are being credited with pulling a woman from a burning car shortly before the vehicle exploded.East Kingston Fire Chief Ed Warren said the incident happened Saturday afternoon and involved a Dodge Challenger that crashed into a utility pole and burst into flames sometime before 3:30 p.m.According to a news release, moments before the crash, the Dodge nearly struck a vehicle belonging to off-duty East Kingston firefighter Robert Bishop, who was driving home when he was nearly hit head-on.The fire chief said Bishop snapped into action after witnessing the car crash and immediately left his vehicle to assist the driver. While doing so, Warren said another off-duty firefighter passing by, Josh Abbott of Chelmsford FD, jumped in to assist.Together, the two freed the driver as the car filled with smoke, and were able to remove her before the Dodge “exploded and became fully engulfed.&...

Parents should take children’s stomach pain more seriously, poll suggests

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:53:10 GMT

(CNN) — One in six parents say their child complains of tummy aches at least once a month, according to a national poll by C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital at University of Michigan Health.While 1 in 3 parents surveyed are confident that they can identify whether the belly pain is serious, parents do not always seek professional advice when these complaints become regular.Based on 1,081 responses from parents of children ages 3 to 10, the C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health found that 2 in 5 parents who report monthly belly pain for their child have not discussed the issue with a pediatrician.“Our poll suggests that despite benefits of seeking professional help, parents may not always consult with a doctor when determining whether belly pain is a sign of something serious and how to relieve it,” said Dr. Susan Woolford, Mott Poll codirector and Mott pediatrician.It can be difficult to know if stomach pain is a short-term issue or cause for concern as t...

Black bear sightings in Massachusetts: South Shore bear roaming Cohasset, police help ‘furry friend’

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:53:10 GMT

The black bear sightings continue across eastern Massachusetts, as a South Shore bear roamed through Cohasset on Monday while police helped “our furry friend.”It’s that time of the year when black bears are most active in the region, leading to more reports from the public. Recently, a bear was spotted running through Newton, and a bear was seen in Arlington before heading to a Lexington farm.On Monday, Cohasset Police reported that a well-known regional bear — known as the South Shore bear — was making its way through town.“Interesting day so far…Our officers helped with safe passage through #Cohasset for our furry friend,” police wrote on social media, showing an officer blocking a road with the bear in front of the cruiser.“He made his way through Border St., South Main St., 100 Pond St., Clay Spring, CJC Hwy, Stop and Shop, Chittenden Lane, Fairoaks, #Dunkin Donuts, #CHOPS, Rose Hill, King Street, and was last seen on North M...