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Calgary Herald
a day ago
- Calgary Herald
Japanese students immerse in Calgary life through MLI Homestay program
Seventeen students from Osaka, Japan, are getting a taste of Canadian life — and plenty of poutine — during a two-week trip to Calgary this summer. Article content The group of teens from Osaka Meisei High School are in Calgary until Aug. 7, taking part in a two-week cultural exchange organized by MLI Homestay, a national organization that connects international students with host families across Canada. Article content Article content Article content During their stay, students are taking in the city and exploring local attractions as they attend English classes at Calgary French & International School. Article content Article content MLI Homestay, which has offices in Toronto and Vancouver, has been placing international students in Canadian homes for more than 25 years. Its programs run in Quebec, Ontario, Alberta and B.C., and range from short-term study tours to full-year high school placements. Article content The organization says these visits bring more than just new experiences for students — they also create global connections at the community level. 'This is an academic program, so they learn a lot of English, but we do that through a lot of song and dance and walks around the community to interact with community members,' said Keri Tkachuk, program coordinator with MLI Homestay. Article content Tkachuk said the students spend their mornings in English lessons and afternoons exploring Calgary and surrounding areas. Article content Article content 'They generally love it. They love being with their host families, and after school, they spend time doing different activities that their host families have planned for them.' Article content On Tuesday, a group of six students volunteered their time to help clean up at Prince's Island Park. Article content Tkachuk said Calgary is a strong destination for exchange programs because it's multicultural, welcoming and close to natural attractions. 'And there's lots of opportunities and things to do and see in Calgary as well,' she said. Article content 'I want to see a lot of mountains,' said Kotaro Senga, who enjoyed visiting the Royal Tyrrell Museum in Drumheller last week.
Miami Herald
3 days ago
- Sport
- Miami Herald
A jail cell, Flanigan's and Key West: A look at the Panthers' Stanley Cup tour so far
The Florida Panthers' second consecutive summer with the Stanley Cup is in full swing. As is tradition for the winners, players and various members of the team's coaching staff, training staff and front office get a personal day with the Stanley Cup during the summer. During the past two weeks, the Cup has made stops in Joliette and Montreal in Canada; Atlanta; St. Louis; Dallas; and Key West, among other pit stops on a tour that will continue during the next month or so before the team kicks off training camp in September. Here are some of the highlights so far. Forward A.J. Greer, one of seven players who won the Stanley Cup for the first time this season, kicked off the Panthers' Stanley Cup tour with a full day in his native Joliette on July 13. The day included a parade that had thousands in attendance. Greer also used his time with the Cup to make a pair of charitable donations to Clemente House, a nonprofit benefitting families with disabilities, and Maison Oxygene de Quebec, an organization that helps fathers and children in need with accommodation, accompaniment and community support. Flanigan's, the South Florida staple known for its giant green cups and rib rolls, finally had the Stanley Cup grace its presence when longtime equipment manager Scott Tinkler took the Cup to the franchise's Hallandale location as part of his Cup day. Among the contents that filled the bowl of the Stanley Cup included Rib rolls, wings and a Bonzai Brownie (a brownie topped with a heaping serving of vanilla ice cream plus Oreo crumbles, Kit Kat bars, chocolate syrup and whipped cream). Mike Huff, the Panthers' vice president for player engagement, spent his day with the Cup in Atlanta, where he lived for a good portion of his life while working in the Georgia Tech athletic department and then as a charter coordinator for Delta Airlines. Among his stops: Naturally a Waffle House, which can be found on nearly every corner in the city. Huff also took the Stanley Cup to Delta's operations control center and the Children's Healthcare of Atlanta followed by a gathering with friends and family at night. Star Panthers winger Matthew Tkachuk got married to his longtime partner Ellie on July 19 and then celebrated his second day with the Cup two days later in St. Louis. It included a lot of the same stops from last summer's day, including trips to the St. Louis Children's Hospital and Brentwood fire and police departments while spending the day with his family, including parents Keith and Chantal and brother Brady. But the trip to the police department had a little twist this year, with Tkachuk posing with the Cup inside one of Brentwood's jail cells. 'I took it here before, but I've never took it in a cell,' Tkachuk said, according to 'That was a first for me. Hopefully that's my last time in a cell unless it's with the Cup again another time.' Tkachuk also took the Cup to Chaminade College Preparatory School, which he attended as a kid, and on a visit to see the the Budweiser Clydesdale horses, with one even giving the Stanley Cup a kiss. Defenseman Seth Jones, a key acquisition at the trade deadline for the Panthers, took the Cup home to Dallas on Thursday for his day of celebration. Jones' main public stop was a two-hour stay at the StarCenter Valley Ranch ice rink where he skated during his early playing days. 'I spent a lot of time here for a lot of different coaches, lot of different teams,' Jones said, according to .'Without the development of Texas youth hockey and the growth that we've seen over the last 10, 15 years, I know I wouldn't be standing here today. I wanted to give back, show the kids here that just because it's not a huge hockey market, things are still possible. You can still make the NHL.' Jones has not only made, but he has thrived. He just wrapped up his 12th NHL season and looks to be a mainstay for the Panthers as they attempt to continue building their dynasty. President of hockey operations and general manager Bill Zito said in early July that he planed to have a 'low key' day with the Cup. Specifically, that day was out in the Florida Keys. Zito took the Cup to the Theater of the Sea, a marine mammal park. While there, Zito had a sea lion eat fish out of the Cup and posed for a photo of a dolphins leaping toward him and the Cup up on a podium while Zito held out a Panthers championship flag. The Stanley Cup made an appearance at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday as several Panthers players — Jones, Gustav Forsling and Aaron Ekblad among them — brought it to the Coldplay concert at the stadium. It was the Cup's second venture to Hard Rock Stadium since the Panthers won it for the second consecutive year, with a group also bringing it to the stadium during the FIFA Club World Cup.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Matthew Tkachuk's Injury Could Push Florida Panthers to Make Decision
Matthew Tkachuk's Injury Could Push Florida Panthers to Make Decision originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The work never stops for the Florida Panthers even after they successfully repeated as NHL Stanley Cup champions. Although it's the offseason, Florida's front office has items to deal with. For one, the team's payroll is still above the salary cap by $3.75 million, according to Puck Pedia. That means the Panthers will have to find a way to shed at least that amount to get under the cap. One way the Panthers could do it involves a potentially big decision on star forward Matthew Tkachuk, who carries a cap hit of $9.5 million. "If Tkachuk were to miss the beginning of the season and be out for a while, the Panthers would be able to get under the cap by putting his contract on LTIR," wrote Sportsnet's Nick Kypreos, who floated the idea while discussing Florida's salary cap landscape. A player placed on the long-term injured list will allow the team to go over the salary cap. Tkachuk dealt with injuries in the 2024-25 NHL season, including a groin injury that he sustained during his stint with the United States team in the 4 Nations Face-Off. His health issues continued in the Stanley Cup Playoff, but Tkachuk braved through it all, helping the Panthers hoist the Stanley Cup for the second year in a row. Against the Edmonton Oilers in the 2025 Stanley Cup Final, Tkachuk found the back of the net three times and added seven assists through six games. Tkachuk represents the second-biggest cap hit on the Panthers' payroll, with Aleksander Barkov's $10 million annual average value topping all of them. Meanwhile, Sam Reinhart and Sam Bennett have $8.625 million and $8 million cap hits, story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 22, 2025, where it first appeared.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Controversy brews as Panthers consider benching $9.5M star Matthew Tkachuk to fix salary cap woes
Florida Panthers, fresh off their Stanley Cup win, are facing salary cap challenges and Matthew Tkachuk's injury might offer a solution. (Getty Images) The Florida Panthers, stepped off another Stanley Cup win, face salary cap challenges. Star forward Matthew Tkachuk's injury could offer a solution. Placing him on long-term injured reserve would create cap relief, though he battled injuries across last season's championship run. Matthew Tkachuk injury opens door for Panthers' salary cap workaround Even as the champagne corks settle from their consecutive Stanley Cup triumph, the Florida Panthers' management faces pressing financial decisions. It's the hockey offseason, but for the front office, the work is far from over. A consequential hurdle looms: the team's current payroll surpasses the salary cap by a notable $3.75 million, a figure confirmed by Puck Pedia. This means the Panthers must strategically reduce their financial commitments to align with league regulations. — BleacherReport (@BleacherReport) One particularly impactful avenue for achieving cap consent revolves around key forward Matthew Tkachuk, whose contract carries a hefty $9.5 million impact on the team's salary structure. The possibility of his injury playing a role in this decision has been raised. Sportsnet's Nick Kypreos, in his assessment of Florida's cap situation, put forth a compelling idea: 'If Tkachuk were to miss the beginning of the season and be out for a while, the Panthers would be able to get under the cap by putting his contract on LTIR.' This maneuver, placing a player on the long-term injured reserve, offers the distinct advantage of allowing a team to briefly exceed the salary cap. Matthew Tkachuk's groin injury could become Panthers' financial lifeline Matthew Tkachuk, a true competitor, played through significant injuries during the 2024-25 season, including a torn adductor and hernia sustained at the 4 Nations Face-Off. His dedication was vital to the Panthers' second consecutive Stanley Cup. In the 2025 Final, he bestowed three goals and seven assists. Tkachuk's substantial $9.5 million cap hit is a key factor, with Aleksander Barkov ($10 million), Sam Reinhart ($8.625 million), and Sam Bennett ($8 million, recently signed extension) also having large contracts. The Panthers face a tough offseason dilemma: balancing their championship roster with salary cap constraints, potentially relying on Matthew Tkachuk's injury status to navigate their financial tightrope. Also Read: Brad Marchand's disrespectful celebration resurfaces as Panthers clinch Cup — Canucks fans furious FAQs 1. Why are the Panthers considering placing Matthew Tkachuk on LTIR? To create cap relief, as his $9.5M salary could help offset their $3.75M cap overage. 2. Is Matthew Tkachuk seriously injured? Tkachuk has been dealing with lingering groin issues since the 4 Nations Face-Off and the playoffs. 3. Could this move be seen as salary cap manipulation? Some critics believe using LTIR for Tkachuk's injury might be a strategic loophole rather than necessity. For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Time of India
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Dumbest things': Matthew Tkachuk faces fan backlash after taking Stanley Cup to jail in latest celebration stunt
Matthew Tkachuk's Stanley Cup celebrations have sparked controversy (Getty Images) Matthew Tkachuk is no stranger to headline-grabbing antics, but his latest move with the Stanley Cup has fans sharply divided. After helping lead the Florida Panthers to their second straight championship in June 2025, the star forward has taken his victory lap to wild new heights—or depths, depending on who you ask. From ocean dips to jail visits, Matthew Tkachuk's Stanley Cup celebrations continue to defy expectations From dunking the Cup in the ocean last year ('zero hours of sleep, about 40 beers later,' as Tkachuk famously put it) to now bringing it into a jailhouse, the 26-year-old winger clearly isn't interested in playing by the NHL's unspoken rules. This week, a viral photo shared by Spittin' Chiclets on X (formerly Twitter) showed Mathew Tkachuk at the Brentwood Police Department—with none other than Lord Stanley by his side. 'Matthew Tkachuk brought Lord Stanley to JAIL 😂,' the post read. And fans had thoughts—lots of them. NHL fans accuse Matthew Tkachuk of disrespecting hockey tradition There's a longstanding tradition in the NHL that only members of the championship-winning team may touch, carry, or display the Stanley Cup—and even then, it's expected to be done with a degree of reverence. Tkachuk's jail visit, paired with his party-first reputation, didn't sit well with many purists. One commenter @KPBails blasted the scene: 'This is one of the dumbest things I've ever seen.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Seniors in the Philippines Can Enjoy Affordable Private Health Insurance! (See List) Health Insurance | Search Ads Search Now Undo Another user @getmangled added bluntly, 'Lame.' One user @chuckEgoods even questioned the culture of the Panthers altogether: 'Nobody should ever wonder why normal hockey fans don't like that franchise.' Still, Tkachuk seems unfazed. Speaking during the team's post-win celebrations, he embraced the chaos with a swaggering quip: 'I would like to apologize to absolutely f—–g nobody, because the double champs does what the f— he wants.' A villain to some, a hero to others While critics see him as a showboating rule-breaker, many fans—especially in South Florida—view Tkachuk as the fiery heart of a once-overlooked team now basking in hockey glory. Whether he's tossing tradition aside or just having fun, one thing's clear: Tkachuk isn't changing anytime soon. And neither, it seems, is the Panthers' bold new identity. Also Read: Mathew Tkachuk injury fallout: Panthers face major setback as star may need surgery and miss 2026 opener FAQs Q: Why are NHL fans upset with Matthew Tkachuk? Fans believe Matthew Tkachuk disrespected tradition by bringing the Stanley Cup to a police station. Q: What did Matthew Tkachuk say during the Panthers' celebration? Mathew Tkachuk joked, 'I would like to apologize to absolutely f—–g nobody, because the double champs does what the f— he wants.' Q: Has Matthew Tkachuk broken Stanley Cup traditions before? Yes, in 2024 he famously dunked the Cup in the ocean after a wild night of partying. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
