For a series that boasts creature evolution as a core element, "Pokémon" games have largely stuck to the same tried-and-true formula. Since its debut in
TORONTO - The Hockey Hall of Fame has added former United States women's captain Cammi Granato to its selection committee and promoted former NHL star Mike Gartner to chair.
Given hockey s place in Canadian culture, the old animosity between the Leafs and the Habs is an entry point for understanding the dynamic between the cities. But the differences between Canada s largest cities invite other comparisons in sports, culture and business.
With the start of the first playoff series between the Leafs and Habs since 1979 on the horizon, here is a look at just a few of the other ways the cities stack up against each other.
CELEBRITY FANS
When it comes to ardent celebrity fans, the Habs score with Jay Baruchel. The Montreal-raised comedy star is a well-known Canadiens devotee and wrote extensively about them in his book Born Into It.
Curtis Withers
Buffalo Sabres head coach Ted Nolan talks to Mikhail Grigorenko (25) and Drew Stafford (21) during third period NHL action against the Winnipeg Jets in Winnipeg on December 16, 2014. Ted Nolan says it will take more than words to combat instances of racism in hockey. The NHL s coach of the year in 1997 says changes in education and better representation in the sport are sorely need. Nolan, who is Ojibwe, spoke after Indigenous Oilers defenceman Ethan Bear received racist messages after Edmonton was eliminated from the NHL playoffs. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods May 27, 2021 - 3:20 PM
Ted Nolan has dealt with racism throughout his decades-long association with hockey.
When “Pokemon Snap” was released 22 years ago, it marked a departure for the popular monster-collecting video game franchise. Rather than capture the titular creatures and train them to be ruthless combatants, “Pokemon Snap” allowed players to leisurely photograph them while taking a slow-paced journey through their habitats. It stayed true to the series catchphrase […]