Sports Perspectives

RECORD NUMBERS TUNE IN FOR GOOD OLE GOLD MEDAL HOCKEY GAME

Mar. 1 | By Alex The numbers were staggering. Not just in Canada but in the United States as well. I’m talking about the ratings for the epic gold medal match between Team Canada and Team USA. As many as 27 million viewers tuned in to watch the game in the...

VANCOUVER 2010 EXITS: CANADA OWNS GOLD PODIUM

Feb. 28 | By Alex To say it’s been an emotional roller coaster ride these past two weeks is an understatement. From the death of Nodar Kumaritashvili and Therese Rochette, to opening day ceremonial glitches to track, arena, transportation and weather problems...

MAJIDIC, ROCHETTE SHARE TERRY FOX AWARD; SNOW LEOPARD ENTERS VANCOUVER’S ECO-SYSTEM

Feb. 27 | Fox: An eternal national treasure Slovenian cross-country skier Petra Majdic – a pre-Olympic favorite – and figure skater Joannie Rochette of Canada will share the Terry Fox award “which honors athletes who embody Fox’s determination.” Majdic...