Wednesday, June 6, 2007

Sports Report

It's "do or die" for the Ottawa Senators, when they take on the Anaheim Ducks in game five of the Stanley Cup final.
Anaheim leads the best-of-seven series 3-1.
Tonight's game gets underway at 8pm in Anaheim.

The Blue Jays came back from an 8-1 deficit, to beat the Tampa Bay Devil Rays 12-11.
The Jays scored six runs in the bottom of the ninth inning and were led by OF Adam Lind, who homered and drove in five runs.
Game two of the series is tonight at the Rogers Centre.
Tomo Okha (2-4) will face Tampa's Steve Kazmir (3-3).
First Pitch: 7:07pm.

Back to hockey, the Hamilton Bulldogs host game four of the AHL's Calder Cup final this evening.
The Bulldogs lead the Hershey Bears 2-1.
Game time is 7:30pm at Hamilton's Copps Coliseum

Toronto FC welcome the New York Red Bulls to BMO Field tonight.
Kickoff: 7:00pm

- ER

Tuesday, June 5, 2007

Vaughan Gas Station Robbed

York Regional Police are searching for a man who used a sawed-off shotgun to rob an Esso gas station on Rutherford Road early yesterday morning.
Four men are believed to have been involved in the robbery.
The thieves made off with cash and cigarettes after forcing the clerk into to the bathroom.
He was not injured during the robbery.
Anyone with information is asked call police (1-866-876-5423, ext. 7873), or Crime Stoppers (1-800-222-TIPS, www.1800222tips.com)

- ER

Murder Investigation Delays GO Service In RH

A dead body has been discovered along the GO train tracks at the Old Cummer station early this morning, causing the rerouting of transit service from Richmond Hill.
Toronto police are investigating the scene of the fatal stabbing, and train service at the station has been suspended, according to the transit service's website.
Reports said investigators found a knife at the scene, but it was unclear whether the knife was used in the attack.
The victim was described as a male in his 20s who had sustained multiple stab wounds.
Shuttle buses are transporting commuters from Old Cummer to the Oriole GO station, and passengers boarding at Richmond Hill, Langstaff and Oriole have been told they can expect delays of about 15-20 minutes.
Updates on GO Transit detours and delays are available at www.gotransit.ca.

- ER

Sports Report

The Anaheim Ducks are one win away from the Stanley Cup, after last night's 3-2 victory over the Ottawa Senators, in game four of the championship final.
Anaheim's Andy McDonald led his team, scoring two goals and adding an assist.
With the win, the Ducks lead the series 3-1.
Game five takes place on Wednesday in Anaheim.

The Hamilton Bulldogs took game three of the AHL's Calder Cup final, beating the Hershey Bears, 5-2.
The Bulldogs lead the best-of-seven series, 2-1.
Game four is set for Wednesday in Hamilton.

The Blue Jays open up a three game series tonight at the Rogers Centre against the Tampa Bay Devil Rays.
Roy Halladay (5-2) will face Tampa's Andy Sonnanstine (0-0).
First pitch: 7:07pm

- ER

Monday, June 4, 2007

Markham Men Charged In Connection With Grow-Op

A pair of Markham men have been arrested in connection with a marijuana growing operation near Hamilton.
Six Nations police officers stopped the spring planting of 591 marijuana seedlings in a field in Hamilton last Monday.
Police seized pot plants valued at $591,000.
Two men from Markham , one 43 and the other 69, are charged with possession of marijuana for the purpose of trafficking.

- ER

Beating Victim Dies

A Whitby man who was attacked at Markham's Pacific Mall has died in hospital.
Long "Owen" Sha was 19-years-old.
A 20-year-old Richmond Hill man was also attacked but did not require medical treatment.
Police were called to the MHQ Karaoke Bar in the mall, at Kennedy Road and Steeles Avenue East last Wednesday, in connection with an assault.
Officers learned the two victims were speaking to another man in the bar when they were confronted by six men brandishing two handguns and a microphone as weapons.
Anyone with information is asked to call police at 1-866-786-5423 ext. 7541, or Crime Stoppers (1-800-222-TIPS, www.1800222tips.com).

- ER

Sports Report

Adam Lind's three-run double in the sixth inning led the Blue Jays to a 4-3 win over the Chicago White Sox.
However, Toronto has placed Lyle Overbay on the disabled list after the first baseman was hit by a pitch in the third inning, which fractured his right hand.
Pitcher Sean Marcum also left the game with tightness in his back. His status is unknown
The Jays are off today and will open a three-game series against Tampa Bay on Tuesday.

In Jr. "B" Lacrosse action, the Markham Ironheads went 2-0 during a weekend roadtrip to Ottawa.
On Saturday, Markham beat Nepean 10-2, and on Sunday, the Ironheads defeated Gloucester 8-5.

Scoreboard

IBL

Toronto 11 Barrie 2

- ER