Tag: Sports
It’s a hit! London Majors’ prank name leads to merchandise sales boom
An April Fools’ Day prank by a London baseball team has sent its merchandise sales skyrocketing as the team prepares to play two games under its made-up moniker this season. The London Majors pranked their fans on April 1, announcing on social media that the franchise was rebranding to become the Forest City Cobra Chickens, […]
NHL playoffs: Nick Suzuki leads London-area players vying for Stanley Cup
Remember what happened the last time Nick Suzuki and the Montreal Canadiens went to the Stanley Cup playoffs? The Habs went on a surprise run to the final before losing to Tampa Bay. Four years and a quick rebuild later, the 25-year-old Londoner has qualified again – along with memorable ex-Knights Christian Dvorak and Josh […]
London Knights oust the Erie Otters, improve playoff record to 8-0
Denver Barkey wouldn’t let the Knights get rattled. When Kasper Halttunen’s goal early in overtime was reversed for an offside entry after a marathon video review, the London captain made sure his teammates stayed focused. A few minutes later, Sam O’Reilly completed the sweep of the Otters with a tally 6:49 into the extra session […]
PHOTOS: Medway vs CCH, high school girls rugby
Medway and Catholic Central kicked off their TVRA girls rugby regular season with a game Thursday at City Wide Sports Park in London. CCH beat Medway 26-22. Photos by Derek Ruttan
Q+A: London’s Logan Couture on what drove his stellar 16-year NHL career
London hockey star Logan Couture has officially hung up his blades, putting a wrap on a tremendous 16-year NHL career in San Jose. The 36-year-old spoke with LFP’s Ryan Pyette about his hockey highs and lows and what lies ahead. Q: You were a Shark since 2009 and never left. How proud of that are […]