Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1812, The American Army of the Northwest briefly occupies the Upper Canadian settlement at what is now at Windsor, Ontario. In 1920, Bob Fillion, Canadian ice hockey player and manager (died 2015) was born. In 1920, Pierre Berton, Canadian journalist and author (died 2004) was born. In 1950, Gilles Meloche, Canadian ice hockey player and coach was born. In 1957, Dave Semenko, Canadian ice hockey player and sportscaster (died 2017) was born. In 1971, The Australian Aboriginal flag is flown for the first time. In 1976, Dan Boyle, Canadian ice hockey player was born. In 1989, Nick Palmieri, American ice hockey player was born. In 1998, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Canadian basketball player was born. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
A look at the first-round picks at the NHL draft
A quick evaluation of the players selected so far
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Yardbarker
· Jun 27, 2026
Winners, losers from the first round of the 2026 NHL Draft
The first round of the 2026 NHL Draft is in the books. From major trades to compelling picks, let's take a look at the winners and losers from the night.
CityNews Montreal
· Jun 26, 2026
Canadiens trade up select Gleb Pugachyov 26th overall in NHL draft
The first round of the 2026 NHL Entry Draft is underway, and the Montreal Canadiens are looking to add some depth and talent by selecting Gleb Pugachyov with the 26th overall selection. Prior to the 26th pick being selected, Gary Bettman announced that the Golden Knights and the Canadiens had made a trade. The deal? [] The post Canadiens trade up select Gleb Pugachyov 26th overall in NHL draft appeared first on CityNews Montreal.
Canadian Sport Scene
· Jun 27, 2026
Ten Canadians drafted in the first round of 2026 NHL Entry Draft
The first round of the 2026 National Hockey League Draft took place on Friday in Buffalo, New York and 10 Canadians were selected. Left winger Gavin McKenna of Whitehorse, Yukon was drafted first overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs. McKenna becomes only the second player ever from the Yukon selected in the first round of [] The post Ten Canadians drafted in the first round of 2026 NHL Entry Draft appeared first on Canadian Sport Scene.
Western Standard
· Jun 27, 2026
Ruck twins selected together by Penguins as Canadian stories highlight NHL draft
The 2026 National Hockey League Entry Draft opened Friday with a string of memorable Canadian moments — an unexpected pop superstar cameo by Justin Bieber, a head coach’s son heading to his father’s team, a goat-farming defenceman going to the Calgary Flames, the Winnipeg Jets adding undersized Swedish centre Viggo Björck, and a pair of identical twin brothers from the Okanagan emerging as one of the draft’s most compelling threads.
CBS Sports
· Jul 10, 2026
AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson deliver glimpse of the NBA's bright future in Summer League showdown
The No. 1 and No. 2 picks in the 2026 NBA Draft both rose to the occasion in Las Vegas, providing a glimpse into the future for the league's stars
Toronto Sun
· Jun 27, 2026
Taking at look at Maple Leafs’ picks on Day 2 of NHL draft
The 2026 National Hockey League draft wrapped up on Saturday with Rounds 2-7 at the KeyBank Center in Buffalo
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Related coverage for "A look at the first-round picks at the NHL draft": Yardbarker — Winners, losers from the first round of the 2026 NHL Draft. CityNews Montreal — Canadiens trade up select Gleb Pugachyov 26th overall in NHL draft. Canadian Sport Scene — Ten Canadians drafted in the first round of 2026 NHL Entry Draft. Western Standard — Ruck twins selected together by Penguins as Canadian stories highlight NHL draft. CBS Sports — AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson deliver glimpse of the NBA's bright future in Summer League showdown . Toronto Sun — Taking at look at Maple Leafs’ picks on Day 2 of NHL draft