A candlelight vigil will be held outside the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary on Wednesday night, honoring hockey star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew, who were tragically killed in a bicycle accident last week. The memorial at the Saddledome continues to grow, with fans leaving tributes, flowers, and jerseys. Meanwhile, the Columbus Blue Jackets will host a similar vigil in remembrance of the brothers.
The design renderings for Calgary’s long-awaited event center are expected to be made public this summer, according to Ward 1 Councilor Sonya Sharp. The $1.2 billion project, which includes an arena, community rink, and public space improvements, is on schedule and on budget, with hopes to break ground in August. The new design concepts are said to be an improvement over the previous plans released in 2021, and the entire project is targeted for completion by August 31, 2026.
The Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy recognizes perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication in hockey. This year’s finalists exemplify these qualities:
– Oliver Kylington, Calgary Flames defenceman, returned after 18 months away to focus on mental health, contributing with eight points in 33 games.
– Frederik Andersen, Carolina Hurricanes goaltender, overcame a blood-clotting issue to post an impressive record, goals-against average, and save percentage.
– Connor Ingram, Arizona Coyotes goaltender, battled obsessive-compulsive disorder and depression before emerging as the team’s top goaltender with multiple shutouts.
