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Medical research breakthroughs at SFU
November 1, 2018Cannabis may help provide pain and seizure relief Recent research led by SFU faculty revealed how cannabis may help relieve pain and seizures. The study was led by Reza Ghovanloo and Peter Ruben from SFU’s department of biomedical physiology and kinesiology. They partnered with scientists from Burnaby-based Xenon Pharmaceuticals to conduct their research. The researchers examined proteins that control electricity in the nervous system, finding that cannabidiol (CBD), which is present in cannabis in significant amounts, interacted with proteins that control pain and seizure signals. CBD halted the activity of the proteins, therefore providing relief from pain and seizures.…
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SFU-based hockey analytics company acquires NHL client
May 23, 2017For hockey teams looking to draft the next Connor McDavid, it can be a million-dollar decision. To quantify and decode the statistics, teams can now enlist the help of HockeyData Inc., an analytics company based out of SFU Harbour Centre.…
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Peak Sports Stanley Cup predictions
April 4, 2016Nick Bondi, Sports Editor Anaheim Ducks vs. Washington Capitals Winner: Washington Capitals After a tough start, Anaheim has certainly turned it around. They lead the league in both power play percentage and penalty kill percentage, and look like they will…
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The cult of the NHL player
September 21, 2015With the start of training camps around the corner for the National Hockey League, one could get the feeling that the league is relieved that its players are back to work and aren’t getting into trouble. Maybe it’s time we…
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NHL expansion is a risky bet
August 4, 2015The deadline for applications for expansion NHL franchises was Monday, July 20, and the two cities that have submitted a bid are Las Vegas led by business man Bill Foley and Quebec City led by media conglomerate Quebecor. The NHL…
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NHL Playoffs: Separating the contenders from the pretenders
April 7, 2015[caption id="attachment_2205" align="alignnone" width="2572"] While the Boston Bruins are just pretenders, the New York Rangers are real contenders. Image courtesy of NBC Sports[/caption] The Stanley Cup playoffs will soon be upon us, as 16 teams will battle it out over…
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Peak Sports Roundtable: Our Stanley Cup Picks
April 7, 2015Austin Cozicar, Sports Editor Finals Prediction: Vancouver Canucks vs. NY Rangers Victor: Vancouver Canucks To tell you the truth, I don’t see one clear winner this year. The juggernauts of last year, Chicago, LA, and Boston, just don’t seem like…
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Canucks quietly improve at Trade Deadline
March 9, 2015[caption id="attachment_1057" align="alignnone" width="1291"] Cory Conacher, pictured here at the 2012 AHL All-Star game, was one of the Canucks' two pickups at this year's trade deadline. Image courtesy of TheAHL (Flickr).[/caption] The Canucks had a quiet trade deadline, with the…
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NHL Trade Deadline: winners and losers
March 4, 2015[caption id="attachment_856" align="alignnone" width="1194"] Olli Jokinen, pictured here with the Calgary Flames in 2012, was one of the many questionable acquisitions by the St Louis Blues. Image courtesy of Adam Jones (flickr).[/caption] It was business as usual at the 2015…
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Ryan Miller’s injury provides opportunity for Canuck backups
March 2, 2015[caption id="attachment_847" align="alignnone" width="2585"] Jacob Markstrom, picture here playing for Team Sweden, will finally get another chance to show off his ability at the NHL level. Image courtesy of Tricia Hall (flickr).[/caption] No matter your opinion on his play or…
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