Sports by Hartley Tuesday, January 3rd
Updated at 11:00 AM
NFL: (Week 17)
The Buffalo Bills announced today (Tuesday) that 24-year-old safety Damar Hamlin spent the night in intensive care and remained in critical condition at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center a day after his heart stopped while making a tackle against the Bengals.
Medical staff restored his heartbeat on the field before he was taken in an ambulance to the hospital.
The NFL has issued a statement that the Bills-Bengals game will not resume this week.
A statement from the family of Damar Hamlin. pic.twitter.com/I0QFQehUc0
— NFL (@NFL) January 3, 2023
— NFL (@NFL) January 3, 2023
Earlier story:
The Buffalo Bills-Cincinnati Bengals game was postponed in the first quarter after Bills safety Damar Hamlin collapsed on the field.
He was administered CPR and then taken to a Cincinnati hospital on a stretcher where he was listed in critical condition Monday night.
The injury happened after Hamlin tackled Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins and quickly got up afterward.
Hamlin then abruptly collapsed and was given immediate help by athletic trainers.
The Bengals led the game 7-3 at the time.
An update on Damar Hamlin having his heartbeat restored on the field after suffering cardiac arrest, via @agetzenberg:https://t.co/geixMy2l5R
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 3, 2023
Damar Hamlin suffered a cardiac arrest following a hit in our game versus the Bengals. His heartbeat was restored on the field and he was transferred to the UC Medical Center for further testing and treatment. He is currently sedated and listed in critical condition.
— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) January 3, 2023
— NFL (@NFL) January 3, 2023
World Junior Hockey:
(Quarterfinals)
Canada 4 Slovakia 3 (OT in Halifax)
Connor Bedard scored twice, including the overtime winner, and added an assist to become Canada’s all-time goal-scoring leader at the tournament with 16 and all-time points leader with 34.
CONNOR BEDARD SENDS CANADA TO THE SEMIS! #WorldJuniors pic.twitter.com/4s06UDY6oX
— TSN (@TSN_Sports) January 3, 2023
USA 11 Germany 1 (in Moncton)
Czechia 9 Switzerland 1 (in Halifax)
Sweden 3 Finland 2 (in Moncton)
The semifinals will be played on Wednesday in Halifax starting with Czechia against Sweden (11:30 AM PT) followed by Canada vs. the USA (3:30).
The winners play for gold on Thursday.
The tournament schedule can be found here.
The tournament results can be found here or here.
NHL:
2023 Winter Classic (at Fenway Park in Boston)
Boston Bruins 2 Pittsburgh Penguins 1
Two other Monday games:
Vegas 3 Colorado 2
Philadelphia 4 Anaheim 1
The (16-17-3) Vancouver Canucks host the (21-15-2) New York Islanders tonight (Tuesday) at 7:00.
The Canucks are seven points out of a playoff spot.
All seven Canadian teams are in action this evening, including Calgary at Winnipeg and Seattle at Edmonton.
The Canucks regular season schedule/results are right here.
The NHL regular season schedule/results are right here.
The NHL standings are right here.
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Former Prince George Cougar Jansen Harkins has been placed on waivers by the Winnipeg Jets.
If he clears waivers, he will be sent down to the Manitoba Moose of the AHL.
In 22 games this season for the Jets, Harkins has five points (three goals and two assists).
Moose will be very happy to get Jansen Harkins back (if he clears waivers)
He had 5G 4A in six games with Manitoba this season.
Rick Bowness comments on Thursday were rather telling. https://t.co/a1ryIB3KGg
— Dave Minuk (@ICdave) January 2, 2023
WHL:
The Prince George Cougars host the Everett Silvertips Friday and Saturday.
Both teams have 33 points after 34 games.
The Cougars ended 2022 by snapping an eight-game losing streak on New Year’s Eve, outscoring the Kamloops Blazers 10-6 before 2,521 fans at CN Centre.
.@PGCougars break skid, light Blazers up with 10 goals to close 2022https://t.co/ORjJriH7mE | #CityOfPG #PrinceGeorge pic.twitter.com/CWPaI3vAZ4
— My Prince George Now (@mypgnow) January 1, 2023
Prince George lost to the BC Division-leading Blazers 4-2 on Friday in Kamloops.
Cougars’ tailspin continues, drop 8th straight game to shorthanded Blazershttps://t.co/vTlAauYEZH | #CityOfPG #PrinceGeorge pic.twitter.com/mrT2mm7Wd1
— My Prince George Now (@mypgnow) December 31, 2022
The (15-16-3) Cougars are tied with the (16-17-1) Silvertips for 6th in the Western Conference, just one point behind the (16-16-1-1) Tri-City Americans and the (14-16-4-2) Vancouver Giants.
Everett is riding a 5-game losing streak.
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PG Cougars Captain Ethan Samson signed a 3-year entry-level contract with the Philadelphia Flyers.
.@PGCougars captain signs entry level deal with Philadelphia Flyers https://t.co/rlj0OZliDm | #CityOfPG #PrinceGeorge pic.twitter.com/cS4lnji1CZ
— My Prince George Now (@mypgnow) January 1, 2023
The schedule for the Cougars can be found here.
The WHL standings can be found here.
Catscan Podcast:
LISTEN: Hartley’s Cat Scan with Taylor Dakers – December 27th, 2022 https://t.co/ibYuB0ds4f pic.twitter.com/ffLc72hizS
— My Prince George Now (@mypgnow) December 27, 2022
Columns:
Taking Note’s pick as sportsmen of the year . . . Come on, folks, mask up . . . Rockets, Giants stung by WJC injuries https://t.co/zS2mKITQme
— Gregg Drinnan (@gdrinnan) January 2, 2023
HARTLEY’S HART ATTACK – (A guarantee for 2023?) December 30th, 2022 EDITION 921https://t.co/RZcCR1Pxp6 pic.twitter.com/PoxA4Jm6x1
— My Prince George Now (@mypgnow) December 30, 2022
BCHL:
The Prince George Spruce Kings picked up three out of a possible four points in their doubleheader against the Wild in Wenatchee to close out 2022.
The Spruce Kings won 5-4 on Friday in overtime and lost 6-5 on Saturday in overtime.
Prince George will host the BCHL-leading Penticton Vees on Friday and Saturday.
The (16-11-2-1) Spruce Kings are 4th in the 9-team Interior Division while the (29-2) Vees have won five in a row after starting the season by winning their first 24.
We have acquired D-man Michael Adamek (’04) from the Victoria Grizzlies in exchange for Future Considerations.
DETAILS: https://t.co/Q1VzIF73pO pic.twitter.com/jEoTN5rDT2
— Prince George Spruce Kings (@SpruceKings) January 2, 2023
The Spruce Kings schedule can be found here.
The BCHL standings can be found here.
NBA:
Indiana Pacers 122 Toronto Raptors 114
The (16-21) Raptors host the (23-13) Milwaukee Bucks Wednesday night (4:30 PT).
The Toronto Raptors schedule can be found right here.
NBA results can be found right here.
The NBA standings can be found right here.
UNBC Timberwolves:
The UNBC Timberwolves end their holiday break when they host the Manitoba Bisons in Canada West basketball on Friday night (at 5:00 and 7:00) and Saturday (at 4:00 and 6:00).
UNBC is 5-3 (men) and 1-7 (women) while Manitoba is 7-1 (men) and 0-8 (women).
BC Elite Hockey League: (BCEHL)
(U18 male)
The (5-12-1) Under-18 Cariboo Cougars return to action when they visit the (4-17-0-1) Thompson Blazers Saturday afternoon at 2:15 in Kamloops and Sunday morning at 10:00 in Chase.
The Cougars are riding a 10-game losing streak.
Cariboo is 7th and Thompson 8th in the nine-team U-18 Division.
(U18 female)
The (6-11-2) Northern Capitals play four games this week at the league showcase in Richmond.
The U-18 female Caps face off against the (17-0) Fraser Valley Rush Friday morning at 10:00 and the (1-17-2) Greater Vancouver Comets Friday night at 6:00.
They also meet the (8-9-0-1) Thompson-Okanagan Lakers Saturday afternoon at 1:45 and the Comets again Sunday morning at 8:00.
The league scores, standings, and stats for all BCEHL divisions can be found here.
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