Quick Reaction: Raptors 137, Wizards 115 – Raptors Republic

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February 10, 2021

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TOR Raptors

137

Final
Box Score

115

WSH Wizards

	A. Baynes21 MIN, 8 PTS, 4 REB, 4 AST, 0 STL, 3-6 FG, 0-1 3FG, 2-2 FT, 0 BLK, 1 TO, 3 +/- While he was slightly trigger happy on the threes, Baynes still brought a little bit of everything to the table tonight. He rebounded the ball well, racked up several screen assists and even drew a charge. When Baynes has an impactful game, you won’t necessarily see the highlights on Sportscenter; but his ability to play to his strengths, without taking opportunities away from his high-usage teammates, contributes to winning basketball in a big way.
	P. Siakam34 MIN, 26 PTS, 5 REB, 2 AST, 1 STL, 9-18 FG, 3-4 3FG, 5-7 FT, 1 BLK, 1 TO, 27 +/- He looked for his own shot early, got to the line at a great clip and overall, really looked like his old self yet again. Raptors fans know that the ceiling for Siakam is far from being reached, but he needs his 2019 confidence back if he hopes to get there. Not only did Siakam have the stats to suggest he was one of Raptor’s strongest players tonight, but he carried himself like it. A prickly detail that’s huge for his climb back to into the tier of special young talent.
	K. Lowry32 MIN, 21 PTS, 4 REB, 5 AST, 2 STL, 8-14 FG, 5-8 3FG, 0-0 FT, 1 BLK, 1 TO, 14 +/- If there was ever a game suited to Kyle Lowry’s style of play, it was the track meet that unfolded in Washington on Wednesday night. Kyle was in his happy place in this game, pushing the ball in transition, turning broken plays into pretty finishes and keeping the Washington defence on their heels all night long. Lowry kept the tempo of the game where it needed to be for four straight quarters, feeding the right guys at the right time and taking things into his own hands when he needed to. A classically great performance from the greatest Raptor to ever do it.

	F. VanVleet34 MIN, 14 PTS, 4 REB, 7 AST, 0 STL, 5-10 FG, 2-5 3FG, 2-2 FT, 0 BLK, 4 TO, 27 +/- Although he didn’t get to play his usual brand of methodical half court basketball, Freddy still managed to have himself a super effective (and efficient) game. Due to the track meet that this game turned into, his shot attempts were way down from his season average. However, when opportunities did present themselves in something resembling organized basketball, VanVleet seized them. He took great shots and made clever passes – both key ingredients to his team’s success.
	N. Powell31 MIN, 28 PTS, 7 REB, 4 AST, 2 STL, 10-18 FG, 3-4 3FG, 5-5 FT, 0 BLK, 2 TO, 11 +/- Getting off to his usual hot start, Powell had his handprints all over this one early. Norm’s aggression and eagerness to push the basketball at every given opportunity really helped set the table for how the Wizards wanted to play this game – as fast as humanly possible. Powell’s shot making lately is nothing short of impressive. So impressive that Nick Nurse is really going to have to weigh the pros and cons of sending him back to the bench in lieu of OG’s return – a very good problem to have.
	C. Boucher24 MIN, 17 PTS, 16 REB, 1 AST, 0 STL, 5-10 FG, 1-2 3FG, 6-7 FT, 2 BLK, 1 TO, 16 +/- BONJOURRRR! Boucher made up for his discrepancy in thickness with Robin Lopez, by dominating literally every other facet of their match up. He would not be denied his opportunities on Wednesday as the tallest Energizer Bunny north of the border threw his body at every rebound, block, and put back opportunity that presented itself. If the Washington D.C. area wasn’t familiar with the stylings of Chris Boucher before tonight, they damn sure are now.
	D. Bembry23 MIN, 10 PTS, 3 REB, 3 AST, 0 STL, 4-5 FG, 2-2 3FG, 0-0 FT, 0 BLK, 1 TO, -1 +/- It can be tough to get subbed into a game where your team is absolutely rolling and keep that momentum going. Well, that just what Bembry did tonight. We saw some excellent decision making on Bembry’s part on Wednesday, which was an integral part of what kept Toronto in control for such a large portion of the game. Great performance from one of the Raps’ top glue guys.

	T. Davis18 MIN, 13 PTS, 2 REB, 0 AST, 0 STL, 5-10 FG, 3-5 3FG, 0-0 FT, 0 BLK, 1 TO, 12 +/- TD was ready to let it fly when he checked into the game, and his execution on offense really helped sustain his team’s momentum. I’m not sure he had a play run for him all night long, but he took his chances as when came to him and ultimately played a valuable role in Toronto’s win.
	S. Johnson13 MIN, 0 PTS, 0 REB, 1 AST, 0 STL, 0-1 FG, 0-1 3FG, 0-0 FT, 0 BLK, 0 TO, -5 +/- Was part of a second unit that kept the mojo going while they were out there, and played great perimeter defence, but he was probably the only Raptor who didn’t do anything to make you notice him.
	Nick Nurse Nurse knew the style of game that needed to be played in order to overpower this deceptively talented Washigton team, and executed it to perfection. Not only was the tempo and offensive game plan looking as good as it has all season, the Raptor’s perimeter defence as a team really helped to keep the Wizard’s shooters at bay. Great stuff from a coach who snuffed out any jokes around his team’s 2nd half performance in Memphis having anything to do with his absence.

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Edler to sign one-day contract to retire as a Vancouver Canuck

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September 17, 2024

Anne Joseph

VANCOUVER – The Vancouver Canucks announced Tuesday that defenceman Alex Edler will sign a one-day contract in order to officially retire as a member of the NHL team.

The signing will be part of a celebration of Edler’s career held Oct. 11 when the Canucks host the Philadelphia Flyers.

The Canucks selected Edler, from Ostersund, Sweden, in the third round (91st overall) of the 2004 NHL draft.

He played in 925 career games for the Canucks between the 2006-07 and 2020-21 seasons, ranking fourth in franchise history and first among defencemen.

The 38-year-old leads all Vancouver defencemen with 99 goals, 310 assists and 177 power-play points with the team.

Edler also appeared in 82 career post-season contests with Vancouver and was an integral part of the Canucks’ run to the 2011 Stanley Cup final, putting up 11 points (2-9-11) across 25 games.

“I am humbled and honoured to officially end my career and retire as a member of the Vancouver Canucks,” Edler said in a release. “I consider myself lucky to have started my career with such an outstanding organization, in this amazing city, with the best fans in the NHL. Finishing my NHL career where it all began is something very special for myself and my family.”

Edler played two seasons for Los Angeles in 2021-22 and 2022-23. He did not play in the NHL last season.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 17, 2024.

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Sixth-ranked Canadian women to face World Cup champion Spain in October friendly

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September 17, 2024

Anne Joseph

The sixth-ranked Canadian women will face World Cup champion Spain in an international friendly next month.

Third-ranked Spain will host Canada on Oct. 25 at Estadio Francisco de la Hera in Almendralejo.

The game will be the first for the Canadian women since the Paris Olympics, where they lost to Germany in a quarterfinal penalty shootout after coach Bev Priestman was sent home and later suspended for a year by FIFA over her part in Canada’s drone-spying scandal.

In announcing the Spain friendly, Canada Soccer said more information on the interim women’s coaching staff for the October window will come later. Assistant coach Andy Spence took charge of the team in Priestman’s absence at the Olympics.

Spain finished fourth in Paris, beaten 1-0 by Germany in the bronze-medal match.

Canada is winless in three previous meetings (0-2-1) with Spain, most recently losing 1-0 at the Arnold Clark Cup in England in February 2022.

The teams played to a scoreless draw in May 2019 in Logroñés, Spain in a warm-up for the 2019 World Cup. Spain won 1-0 in March 2019 at the Algarve Cup in São João da Venda, Portugal.

Spain is a powerhouse in the women’s game these days.

It won the FIFA U-20 World Cup in 2022 and was runner-up in 2018. And it ousted Canada 2-1 in the round of 16 of the current U-20 tournament earlier this month in Colombia before falling 1-0 to Japan after extra time in the quarterfinal.

Spain won the FIFA U-17 World Cup in 2018 and 2022 and has finished on the podium on three other occasions.

FC Barcelona’s Aitana Bonmati (2023) and Alexia Putellas (2021 and ’22) have combined to win the last three Women’s Ballon d’Or awards.

And Barcelona has won three of the last four UEFA Women’s Champions League titles.

“We continue to strive to diversify our opponent pool while maintaining a high level of competition.” Daniel Michelucci, Canada Soccer’s director of national team operations, said in a statement. “We anticipate a thrilling encounter, showcasing two of the world’s top-ranked teams.”

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This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 17, 2024

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Maple Leafs announce Oreo as new helmet sponsor for upcoming NHL season

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September 17, 2024

Anne Joseph

TORONTO – The Toronto Maple Leafs have announced cookie brand Oreo as the team’s helmet sponsor for the upcoming NHL season.

The new helmet will debut Sunday when Toronto opens its 2024-25 pre-season against the Ottawa Senators at Scotiabank Arena.

The Oreo logo replaces Canadian restaurant chain Pizza Pizza, which was the Leafs’ helmet sponsor last season.

Previously, social media platform TikTok sponsored Toronto starting in the 2021-22 regular season when the league began allowing teams to sell advertising space on helmets.

The Oreo cookie consists of two chocolate biscuits around a white icing filling and is often dipped in milk.

Fittingly, the Leafs wear the Dairy Farmers of Ontario’s “Milk” logo on their jerseys.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 17, 2024.

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