In a nutshell: As of 12:05 a.m. Thursday by Hartley Miller
WHL:
Don Nachbaur of Prince George has been hired by the Tri-City Americans as the team’s new associate coach. He will work under head coach Kelly Buchberger who is in his third season with the team. The 62-year-old Nachbaur returns to Tri-City after spending six seasons with the Americans as head coach between 2003 and 2009. Nachbaur is the WHL’s third-winningest regular-season head coach.
The Americans have hired Don Nachbaur as the team’s new associate coach.
Read ? » https://t.co/Lh9HG6gkdc pic.twitter.com/Bp6fDgkpwU
— Tri-City Americans (@TCAmericans) February 17, 2021
NHL: (North Division)
Vancouver 5 Calgary 1
(The Canucks poured it on against their former goalie Jacob Markstrom, who was given the hook early in the 3rd period after allowing 5 goals on 29 shots. Vancouver broke open a 2-1 game by scoring twice in a 37-second span late in the 2nd. Brock Boeser notched a goal and two assists while Braden Holtby made 35 saves. The (8-11-1) Canucks host Winnipeg Friday and Sunday at 7 PM)
Boeser’s three-point night paces Canucks to win over Flames. MORE: https://t.co/eZSPXIQTvu pic.twitter.com/BrFz1jIXfM
— TSN (@TSN_Sports) February 18, 2021
Edmonton 3 Winnipeg 2
McDavid notches 500th career point as Oilers edge Jets. MORE: https://t.co/vzH48C4N9j pic.twitter.com/L81oBoCrXz
— TSN (@TSN_Sports) February 18, 2021
Toronto 2 Ottawa 1
Alexander Kerfoot scored the winner midway through the third period and Frederik Andersen made 27 saves as the Maple Leafs ground out a victory over the Senators.https://t.co/Wst21Cz3zJ
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) February 18, 2021
FLA 4 – CAR 3 OT
TOR 2 – OTT 1
CHI 2 – DET 0
VAN 5 – CGY 1
EDM 3 – WPG 2https://t.co/NFSYj50hKj pic.twitter.com/QwngiZt45r— NHL (@NHL) February 18, 2021
The NHL schedule is right here.
The Canucks schedule is right here.
The NHL standings are right here.
NFL:
BREAKING: The Eagles have reportedly agreed to trade quarterback Carson Wentz to the Colts.https://t.co/TfDq0oG6Dv
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) February 18, 2021
Tennis:
Serena Williams is out at the Australian Open. The 39-year-old Williams lost her semifinal match 6-3, 6-4 to Naomi Osaka.
Naomi Osaka has stopped Serena Williams’ latest bid for a record-tying 24th Grand Slam singles title in the #AusOpen semifinals.https://t.co/v7yf0DdbSN
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) February 18, 2021
UNBC Timberwolves:
.@UNBCATHLETICS to recognize all-time greats with Timberwolves Wall of Honour | #cityofpg https://t.co/bCkz2TixP2 #sports pic.twitter.com/p20I5BhPbQ
— My Prince George Now (@mypgnow) February 16, 2021
Proud of @UNBCBasketball‘s Tyrell Laing for taking part in @USPORTSca‘s conversation on Black History Month. Talking to @SavyHamilton, Tyrell was incredible, including this response to the question of why he spoke up in his #BLM video. Full conversation: https://t.co/nqp2BK7kdJ pic.twitter.com/EuTiFR16Vp
— UNBC Athletics (@UNBCATHLETICS) February 17, 2021
NBA:
The Toronto Raptors visit the Milwaukee Bucks this evening for their second meeting in three nights. The Raptors beat the Bucks 124-113 on Tuesday. The (13-15) Raptors are tied for 7th in the Eastern Conference. The (16-12) Bucks are 3rd. Toronto will also play Friday in Minnesota to conclude a 3-game road trip.
The NBA schedule is right here.
The Raptors schedule is right here.
The NBA standings are right here.
Column:
Pachal, Bruins’ captain, WCHL champion and kidney donor, dies at 64 . . . Nachbaur returns to WHL https://t.co/9O8hE4Rlm5
— Gregg Drinnan (@gdrinnan) February 18, 2021