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Edmonton Journal
03-07-2025
- Sport
- Edmonton Journal
LEAFS NOTES: Gilmour-Marner connection now long distance
Article content It was a jolt to many Leafs and former NHLers to learn a decade ago that Scott McKay, Toronto's long-time equipment man in the Pat Quinn era, had a cancer diagnosis. He has survived, but the battle continues and friends want to help him raise funds and awareness in a big way. Article content On Thursday, Gilmour, Curtis Joseph, Shayne Corson, Brad May and Raffi Torres will reveal Street Hockey For The Cure, to benefit the Canadian Cancer Society, the Scott McKay Foundation and the St. Michael's Hospital Foundation. Proceeds of the Sept. 13-14 tournament near the grounds of the Hotel X at Exhibition Place will go to reducing the financial burden of cancer patients throughout treatment, such as the Wheels For Hope transportation program. Article content Gilmour knows almost every family has lost someone to the dreaded disease. Article content 'It could be an aunt, an uncle and in my case it was a really good friend. Bob Lavelle. He used to be my marketing guy, who started the NHL player softball tournament in Niagara Falls. They discovered a lump in his shoulder when he wasn't that old and was gone. Article content Article content 'We want to be there for Scotty, who has really given back to the community, despite his diagnosis.' Article content The 3-on-3 tournament is open to ages 13 to 50-plus and includes a special division for first responders. Each team will get to meet Gilmour and the NHLers, while playing on a half-scale rink with dasher boards, netting and volunteer officials Article content 'We've done different things like this for Easter Seals and the homeless,' said Gilmour, now a Leaf club ambassador. Article content Gilmour plays some ball hockey and puts on the blades for charity tournaments. Article content 'I took a year off of skating, then woke up one morning and said: 'Geez, I really miss it.' ' Article content For more information on the tournament, head to Article content HAK WON'T BE BACK Article content While everyone at the Ford Centre practice rink got used to seeing Jani Hakanpaa at practice the latter half of last season, he never did play beyond the two mid-season games and two on the farm. Ongoing knee problems mean the Leafs aren't likely to re-sign him. Article content Article content 'We talked to him about that (injury) situation at the end of the year,' said general manager Brad Treliving, who'd hoped the lanky Finnish veteran would turn into a bonus addition at playoff time. Article content Treliving added during his Tuesday free agent wrap-up that he has not closed the door on winger Max Pacioretty's return, but even if the 36-year-old winger decides to try another year, there's no guarantee Toronto will be able to accommodate him. Article content LOOSE LEAFS Article content The great Red Wing Alex Delvecchio, who passed at 93 this week, ranked second in goals scored against Toronto at Maple Leaf Gardens with 62, behind linemate Gordie Howe's 93. Delvecchio was also third in MLG points, tied with Chicago's Bobby Hull at 80, behind Howe's 126 and Boston's Johnny Bucyk at 87 … This will be Travis Boyd's second stint in the Leaf organization after signing a one-year deal on Tuesday. Originally a Washington Capital, the centre had eight points in 20 games for Toronto in 2020-21, ending that season in Vancouver. He stayed in the league with Arizona and Minnesota and at age 31 is back here with a one-year $775,000 US deal … A group of 48 prospects have arrived in Toronto for this week's development camp. Medicals were Wednesday and on-ice sessions begin Thursday at the Ford Centre. Article content
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
USC Aiken to offer degree in electrical engineering starting in Fall 2026
AIKEN, S.C. (WJBF) – The University of South Carolina Aiken has announced it will add a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) beginning the Fall 2026 semester. According to the school, the degree program will be focused on educating students to design, build, test and maintain electrical and electronic systems. The program was developed in response to local industry needs and aligns with the university's goal of supporting local economic growth and workforce development. 'Aiken and the CSRA have a great need for engineers,' says Scott McKay, Dean of the College of Sciences and Engineering. 'As a regional university, it is our job to support the economy and workforce development in those industries by meeting their demands for highly skilled engineers and scientists.' The forthcoming BSEE joins degree programs in mechanical, process and software engineering already offered by the College of Sciences and Engineering. USC Aiken states students interested in the electrical engineering program but entering in Fall 2025 may complete a year of prerequisites that will meet the requirements of the BSEE. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
