In the NFL, Tony Jefferson’s interception deep in the end zone in the final seconds of the 4th quarter clinched a 26-18 win for Arizona over Baltimore. The Cardinals lead the N-F-C West with a record of 5 and 2.
In the NHL, Max Domi and Shane Doan scored first period power play goals to help Arizona edge the Leafs 4-3…..Jonathon Toews scored 51 seconds into overtime, Corey Crawford made 39 saves and Chicago shut out the Anaheim Ducks 1-0….The Islanders blanked Calgary 4-0 with Jaroslav Halak picking up his second shutout in three games.
Canadian soldiers will be honoured this Friday night at Harbour Station when the Sea Dogs hold their annual “Support Our Troops” Night against the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies. Retired Simonds High teacher Art Pottle, a veteran of the Second World War, will take part in the ceremonial puck drop. He has been honoured with the French Legion of Honour for his service in the liberation of France during the Second World War as well as receiving a Congressional Gold Medal from the U.S. Congress.
The World Series gets underway tonight shortly after 9 Atlantic time with the New York Mets in Kansas City. The Mets are starting Matt Harvey against Edinson Volquez for the Royals.
Torii Hunter, who played with the Minnesota Twins this season, is retiring after 19 seasons in the Majors.
