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It is one of the truisms of hockey that goaltending is a crucial element of any playoff series. It’s no surprise that 16 goaltenders have won the Conn Smythe Trophy as Stanley Cup playoffs MVP, matched only by the 16 centres who have won it.

VANCOUVER GIANTS 5 VICTORIA ROYALS 1 Giants lead the series 2-1 Injuries — who is back from them and who isn’t — have become the defining issue of the Western Hockey League playoff series between the Victoria Royals and Vancouver Giants.

There are some familiar names, such as Olympic-medallist swimmer Hilary Caldwell of Victoria.

The rebuilding Victoria-based Canadian triathlon team is hoping to make a statement next month at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, Australia.

The Victoria Royals need their Nick Foles. If there was one player considered essential to the Philadelphia Eagles’ chances of winning the Super Bowl, it was quarterback and MVP candidate Carson Wentz.

The Storm clouds dispersed over Pearkes Arena on Monday night.

While the Victoria Grizzlies gathered at The Q Centre on Monday afternoon for exit meetings and one last fun scrimmage before saying their goodbyes, talk immediately switched to who will be returning for the 2018-19 season, and in particular, the rei

In its eventful 103-year history, the Jackson Cup soccer playdowns have included World Cup players George Pakos, Jamie Lowery, Ian Bridge and other multi-capped Canadian national team performers such as Bob Bolitho, Ike McKay and Brian Robinson.

VICTORIA 5 VANCOUVER 4 Series tied at 1-1 It was a sporting war on ice Saturday night at Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre as the Victoria Royals grimly hung on for a 5-4 WHL victory over the Vancouver Giants to tie their Western Conference quarter-final

As sure as the cherry blossoms and cruise ships appear each spring, so does the Keg Cup men’s and women’s university soccer tournament. It’s been quite a run, as the 32nd edition kicks off today and concludes Sunday at Centennial Stadium.