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BOUCHERVILLE, Que. — The Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League is naming its rookie of the year award after one of its most famous graduates.

MONTREAL — The Quebec government has called a byelection in a riding northeast of Montreal to replace former economy minister Pierre Fitzgibbon.

BROSSARD, Que. — Sidney Crosby gingerly stepped on the ice. The television cameras perched in the stands followed his every move.

BROSSARD, Que. — The United States has largely played second-fiddle to its North American neighbour in men’s hockey. Canada’s recent dominance has included topping the podium at both 2010 and 2014 Olympics before also winning the 2016 World Cup.

Eastern Kentucky Colonels (16-9, 6-6 ASUN) at Queens (NC) Royals (8-15, 2-10 ASUN) Charlotte, North Carolina; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: ASUN foes Queens (NC) and Eastern Kentucky square off on Wednesday.

BROSSARD, Quebec (AP) — An unfortunate injury to Quinn Hughes knocked the reigning Norris Trophy winner out of the U.S. lineup for the 4 Nations Face-Off and opened the door for a younger defenseman to make some Olympic hockey history.

BROSSARD, Quebec (AP) — After missing Pittsburgh's final two games before the NHL break for the 4 Nations Face-Off , Sidney Crosby took part in Canada's first practice Monday and declared himself good to go.

BROSSARD, Quebec (AP) — The last time Jon Cooper coached an international tournament featuring the NHL's best players, the 2016 World Cup of Hockey came with a training camp and a slate of exhibition games to get ready.

OTTAWA — Liberal leadership candidate Ruby Dhalla said she's working on her French skills, but plans to ask for a translator to help her in the party's upcoming French-language debate.

MONTREAL — McGill University is planning cost cuts and layoffs to address a projected $45-million deficit next fiscal year, which it blames partly on new Quebec government policies.