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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. 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 1976, Dan Boyle, Canadian ice hockey player was born. In 1985, Keven Lacombe, Canadian cyclist was born. In 1989, Nick Palmieri, American ice hockey player was born. In 1995, Jordyn Wieber, American gymnast was born. In 1997, Jean-Kévin Duverne, French footballer was born. In 2000, Charles Merritt, Canadian colonel and politician, Victoria Cross recipient (born 1908) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Justin Bieber Makes Surprise Public Appearance to Assist With NHL Draf
Justin Bieber picks up whenever the Toronto Maple Leafs call. Two months after the “Yukon” singer’s last major appearance for his Coachella performance, he attended the 2026 NHL Draft at KeyBank...
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Us Weekly
· Jun 26, 2026
Justin Bieber Makes Rare Public Appearance to Announce No. 1 Pick at NHL Draft
Hockey fans were treated to a surprise when Justin Bieber dropped by the 2026 NHL Draft to help announce the first pick at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York on Friday, June 26. Bieber, 32, is an avid hockey fan and a lifelong supporter of the Toronto Maple Leafs, who had the No. 1 pick. []
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.
CityNews Montreal
· Jun 26, 2026
Canadiens acquire Brett Berard from Rangers for William Trudeau
The Montreal Canadiens are adding forward depth. Montreal acquired winger Brett Berard from the New York Rangers in exchange for defenceman William Trudeau, the teams announced on Friday. Berard, 23, was a fifth-round pick of the Rangers in the 2020 NHL draft. He spent most of last season split between New York and AHL Hartford, [] The post Canadiens acquire Brett Berard from Rangers for William Trudeau appeared first on CityNews Montreal.
Canadian Sport Scene
· Jun 24, 2026
Oilers name Mike Babcock head coach
The Edmonton Oilers have named Mike Babcock of Manitiouwadge, Ontario as their head coach according to Craig Ellingson of CTV News. Babcock replaces Kris Knoblauch, who the Oilers fired on May 14. The Knoblauch firing was a surprise to many because the Oilers reached the 2024 and 2025 Stanley Cup Finals with Knoblauch in charge. [] The post Oilers name Mike Babcock head coach appeared first on Canadian Sport Scene.
Sweden Herald
· Jun 23, 2026
Controversial Mike Babcock back in the NHL as Edmonton Oilers head coach
Controversial Mike Babcock back in the NHL as Edmonton Oilers head coach
Fox News
· Jun 23, 2026
Mike Babcock going to Edmonton just made the Oilers appointment viewing this upcoming season
Mike Babcock officially named Edmonton Oilers coach, bringing the Stanley Cup winner back to the NHL bench with Connor McDavid's future at stake.
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Related coverage for "Justin Bieber Makes Surprise Public Appearance to Assist With NHL Draf": Us Weekly — Justin Bieber Makes Rare Public Appearance to Announce No. 1 Pick at NHL Draft. Western Standard — Ruck twins selected together by Penguins as Canadian stories highlight NHL draft. CityNews Montreal — Canadiens acquire Brett Berard from Rangers for William Trudeau. Canadian Sport Scene — Oilers name Mike Babcock head coach. Sweden Herald — Controversial Mike Babcock back in the NHL as Edmonton Oilers head coach. Fox News — Mike Babcock going to Edmonton just made the Oilers appointment viewing this upcoming season