VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps have signed former Welsh international striker Robert Earnshaw.
The 33-year-old joined the Whitecaps on trial during the pre-season. He previously played in MLS for Toronto FC and the Chicago Fire.
The Zimbabwe-born Earnshaw has also played for Cardiff City, West Bromwich Albion, Norwich City, Derby County, Nottingham Forest, Blackpool and Israel's Maccabi Tel Aviv.
Earnshaw has retired from international football, with 16 goals in 59 games for Wales.
The 26-year-old defenceman scored the winner in his NHL debut as the Vancouver Canucks survived a chaotic final 30 seconds to defeat the Minnesota Wild 3-2.
PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. — Elena Gaskell was only six when she tackled freestyle skiing for the first time. Seven years later, she's a Canada Winter Games champion.
VANCOUVER — The family of a teenager allegedly struck on the head by a falling part from an air cannon firing confetti during an NHL playoff game is suing the Vancouver Canucks.
The new head coach of the school's football program announced Thursday that former Penn State quarterback Michael O'Connor has transferred to the university in time for the 2015 season.
The former all-star receiver has accepted a front-office position with B.C., the club he played 12 seasons with and helped capture two Grey Cup titles. Simon's new role will be in a dual football and business operations support role.
VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks have claimed left-winger Brandon McMillan off of waivers. McMillan, 24, has a goal and two assists in 50 games for the Arizona Coyotes this season.