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Practice is a valuable tool for Rick Tocchet and the Canucks. Photo courtesy Vancouver Canucks

THE MOJ: Practice makes perfect a Tocchet foundational principle

Vancouver Canucks coach has shaped his practice regimen from an impressive group of mentors

Practice is a valuable tool for Rick Tocchet and the Canucks. Photo courtesy Vancouver Canucks
Jon Cooper is now in his 12th year as head coach of the Tampa Bay Lightning. Tampa Bay Lightning photo

THE MOJ: Fire still burns for B.C.’s Cooper, the dean of NHL coaches

2-time Stanley Cup champion from Prince George has been a champion at every level

Jon Cooper is now in his 12th year as head coach of the Tampa Bay Lightning. Tampa Bay Lightning photo
One of the pages from the sports sections of the Cowichan News Leader Pictorial on Christmas Day 2009. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Time in the newspaper business extends past 40 years

Many memories and snapshots of life in the Valley still remain fresh

One of the pages from the sports sections of the Cowichan News Leader Pictorial on Christmas Day 2009. (Photo by Don Bodger)
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Another round of eggnog: 10 more terrible Xmas movies to ruin the holidays

Pour yourself a large glass of eggnog and get ready to ‘enjoy’ some holiday movie cheese

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In this July 27, 2018 photo, the Dave Johnson coal-fired power plant is silhouetted against the morning sun in Glenrock, Wyo. (AP Photo/J. David Ake)
In this July 27, 2018 photo, the Dave Johnson coal-fired power plant is silhouetted against the morning sun in Glenrock, Wyo. (AP Photo/J. David Ake)
Surrey’s Noah Juulsen is hoping to establish himself as an NHL regular with the Canucks. photo courtesy of Vancouver Canucks

THE MOJ: B.C.’s Juulsen dealing with the pressure of becoming a regular

In year 7, Lower Mainland product still trying to prove himself as an everyday player

Surrey’s Noah Juulsen is hoping to establish himself as an NHL regular with the Canucks. photo courtesy of Vancouver Canucks
Former NHLer Josh Gorges is one of the many victims of the current feud between the BCHL and Hockey Canada. courtesy Bob Marjanovich

THE MOJ: Former NHLer not coaching kids because of Hockey Canada dispute

Retired defenceman Josh Gorges not allowed to coach son’s team because he works for BCHL team

Former NHLer Josh Gorges is one of the many victims of the current feud between the BCHL and Hockey Canada. courtesy Bob Marjanovich
B.C. Lions Chief Operating Officer Duane Vienneau addresses the media during a press conference in Victoria to announce the Touchdown Pacific clash between the Lions and the Ottawa Redblacks on Aug. 31 at Royal Athletic Park. courtesy Liam Thomson, B.C. Lions

THE MOJ: Lions safari into Victoria to show this is not just Vancouver’s team

Touchdown Pacific game important to the team and especially to owner Amar Doman

B.C. Lions Chief Operating Officer Duane Vienneau addresses the media during a press conference in Victoria to announce the Touchdown Pacific clash between the Lions and the Ottawa Redblacks on Aug. 31 at Royal Athletic Park. courtesy Liam Thomson, B.C. Lions
Attendants hold their devices as they walk during the Mobile World Congress wireless show in Barcelona, Spain, Monday, Feb. 27, 2017. A federal source says the coming budget will detail how the Liberals plan to go after hidden or unexpected consumer fees, following the United States announcing its own crackdown on these charges. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Emilio Morenatti
Attendants hold their devices as they walk during the Mobile World Congress wireless show in Barcelona, Spain, Monday, Feb. 27, 2017. A federal source says the coming budget will detail how the Liberals plan to go after hidden or unexpected consumer fees, following the United States announcing its own crackdown on these charges. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Emilio Morenatti
The Vancouver Canucks acquired defenseman Nikita Zadorov from the Calgary Flames on Thursday in exchange for a fifth-round pick in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft and a third-round pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft. Photo courtesy of Calgary Flames

THE MOJ: Zadorov should mean the hits keep coming for the Canucks

Big defenceman pleases fan base, looks like the right player at the right price

The Vancouver Canucks acquired defenseman Nikita Zadorov from the Calgary Flames on Thursday in exchange for a fifth-round pick in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft and a third-round pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft. Photo courtesy of Calgary Flames
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Photo by Marcus Lenk/Upsplash.com
After two goals in Tuesday night’s 3-1 win over the Anaheim Ducks, Vancouver’s Brock Boeser now leads the NHL with 17 goals. courtesy- vancouvercanucks.com

THE MOJ: Boeser rides rollercoaster to top of NHL goal-scoring ranks

Canuck has pushed his way through some tough times to emerge with the best hockey of his career

After two goals in Tuesday night’s 3-1 win over the Anaheim Ducks, Vancouver’s Brock Boeser now leads the NHL with 17 goals. courtesy- vancouvercanucks.com
Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (middle) and the offense have only managed to produce three touchdowns in the last four games. courtesy Seahawks.com

THE MOJ: Wings clipped, Seahawks are sinking fast into the Pacific

Seattle needs answers fast after spotty past month transformed outlook for the season

Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (middle) and the offense have only managed to produce three touchdowns in the last four games. courtesy Seahawks.com
Canucks defenceman Quinn Hughes leads the NHL in scoring with 31 points and has been a big reason why the Canucks have got off to a great start. Courtesy NHL.com

THE MOJ: Canucks are a playoff team, now let’s see how good they are

History hows about 80% of teams in a playoff position after 20 games generally stay there

Canucks defenceman Quinn Hughes leads the NHL in scoring with 31 points and has been a big reason why the Canucks have got off to a great start. Courtesy NHL.com
Seaquam Secondary product Tyson Philpot hoists the Grey Cup after the Montreal Alouettes defeated the Winnipeg Blue Bombers 28-24 in Hamilton on Sunday. courtesy CFL.ca

THE MOJ: Perseverance pays off for some good people in Als Grey Cup win

Cody Fajardo, Shawn Lemon and Tyson Philpot are three champions who were easy to cheer for

Seaquam Secondary product Tyson Philpot hoists the Grey Cup after the Montreal Alouettes defeated the Winnipeg Blue Bombers 28-24 in Hamilton on Sunday. courtesy CFL.ca
A naloxone anti-overdose kit is held in downtown Vancouver. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward
A naloxone anti-overdose kit is held in downtown Vancouver. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward
If the Lions are defeat the Bombers, containing Winnipeg’s running game will be a big key. Steve Chung BC LIONS

THE MOJ: Call me a homer, but I smell an upset brewing in Winnipeg

Lions are ready and could tick a lot of boxes on their make-the-Grey-Cup checklist

If the Lions are defeat the Bombers, containing Winnipeg’s running game will be a big key. Steve Chung BC LIONS
“I’m happy that the bar is being raised around here…it feels like people want more and are expecting more and those are all good things. We will keep working at things to get over the hump and get to the big game,” - Lions head coach Rick Campbell. Photo courtesy Steve Chang BC Lions

THE MOJ: Lions look to get more stout in their quest to unseat Bombers

B.C. packs up for the offseason with a hunger to be better than merely ‘good’

“I’m happy that the bar is being raised around here…it feels like people want more and are expecting more and those are all good things. We will keep working at things to get over the hump and get to the big game,” - Lions head coach Rick Campbell. Photo courtesy Steve Chang BC Lions
Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko celebrates the Canucks 6-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Arena Monday night with teammate J.T. Miller. Photo courtesy Vancouver Canucks

THE MOJ: It’s a scary fun time for the B.C. sports fan right now

All three premier Vancouver teams doing their part to make being a fan interesting

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko celebrates the Canucks 6-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Arena Monday night with teammate J.T. Miller. Photo courtesy Vancouver Canucks
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Stephen MacGillivray
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Stephen MacGillivray