The N-H-L post-season begins tonight with a pair of Eastern Conference matchups. First up, the New York Islanders visit the Carolina Hurricanes (at 5 p-m Eastern) in Game 1 of their first-round series. Later, a classic rivalry is renewed as the Toronto Maple Leafs travel to the Boston Bruins to begin their best-of-seven series.
At the U15 AAA Male Atlantic Championships, the Mid Isle Matrix lost 6-1 to the Eastern Hitmen from Newfoundland and Labrador yesterday morning. In the afternoon, the Eastern Express lost 2-1 to Bedford Nova Scotia
At the U15 AAA Female Atlantic Championships the Central Storm have 3 wins and no losses …They beat the Citadels from NS 5-2 and downed the Mid Isle Wildcats 4-1. The Wildcats did win their other game against the Warriors from Newfoundland yesterday 6-1 …taking them to one win and two losses to date
At the U13 AAA Female Atlantic Championships in Dieppe PEIS Central Storm Black lost 5-1 to the South East Fury from NB. The PEI team is now one and one
And in the U13 AAA Male Atlantic Championships in Edmunston the Pownal Red Devils have 2 wins and no losses after a 6-3 win over the host team.
Justin Turner hit a solo homer and drove in another run with a single as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the San Diego Padres 5-1 for their fifth win in six games. Toronto reliever Bowden Francis picked up the win, allowing one hit and no runs in two innings.
The PEI Standardbred Horse Owners Association Awards Banquet was held last night. Michelle Myers won the Ocean 100 Hot 105.5 Horsewoman of the Year, Corey MacPherson was named Horseman of the Year, Arnold Hagen, owner of the year and Chip of Evil HORSE of the year.
Red Shores Racetrack and Casino at the Charlottetown Driving Park and the PEI Harness Racing Industry Association are offering a chance to view the future stars or racing today as they go in training sets to condition for the upcoming season starting at 9am