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The New Jersey Devils have secured the services of forward Arseny Gritsyuk through a three‑year, $9.75 million deal, highlighting his rapid emergence from KHL standout to NHL contributor.
Ten Cornell men's hockey players will attend NHL development camps this week, representing nine different teams and highlighting the university's expanding pipeline to the professional ranks.
The Professional Women’s Hockey League is poised to bring a new franchise to San Jose, leveraging California’s growing hockey culture and hinting at a future Northern‑Southern rivalry.
The Professional Women’s Hockey League’s newest franchise in San Jose is poised to tap a vast, under‑served hockey market in Southern California, setting the stage for future rivalries.
The 2026 NHL Draft highlighted Michigan State’s unprecedented pipeline of talent, with nine players drafted and a record number of first‑round picks, signaling a new era for the program.
Born in Lugano, raised in the Cayman Islands and Canada, Ryder Cali’s unconventional journey culminates in a second‑round selection by the Florida Panthers, where he hopes to blend offensive flair with defensive responsibility.
The Los Angeles Kings have secured Brandt Clarke through 2029, rewarding his career‑high production with a $7.4 million annual salary.
The University of Massachusetts will welcome a twelve‑player recruiting class for the 2026‑27 men’s ice hockey season, featuring top talent from North America and Europe.
The Carolina Hurricanes captured the 2025 Stanley Cup without any player exceeding a $10 million cap hit, marking the first championship in the salary‑cap era to meet that benchmark and highlighting the power of balanced roster construction.
Jesse Puljujarvi’s strong season in Switzerland has reignited NHL interest, as the Finnish forward looks to reclaim his place in North America after a hip‑free season abroad.
The NCAA’s Division I Cabinet has adopted a new eligibility framework that starts a five‑year clock at enrollment or age 19, allowing 20‑year‑old athletes to retain four years of competition. The change, championed by college hockey and supported by basketball and soccer, will apply across all sports while keeping the overall impact on hockey modest.
Zack Stortini is appointed head coach of the newly formed New Mexico Goatheads, an ECHL expansion team set to debut in the 2026‑27 season.
Patrice Bergeron's election to the Hockey Hall of Fame celebrates a career defined by excellence, gratitude, and a legacy that extends beyond the ice.
The Bruins traded forward prospect Andre Gasseau to the San Jose Sharks in exchange for a fourth‑round pick (No. 104) and a fifth‑round pick (No. 157), giving the team eight draft selections for the 2026 NHL Entry Draft in Buffalo.
The NHL and PWHL are tapping into the surge of hockey‑themed romance series to win over new, especially female, fans, while expanding their reach through record‑breaking viewership and inclusive initiatives.
A look at the divergent criteria used by fans and league evaluators when ranking NHL defensemen, and what that means for the future of the position.
Doug Grandy, a firefighter from Fredericton, received the NHL’s Willie O’Ree Community Hero Award for founding Rink Rebels, a program that provides inclusive hockey training for girls, and for developing a spinoff leadership program aimed at empowering young women.
The Hurricanes' decisive win over Montreal propels them into the championship series, highlighting the growth of hockey in non‑traditional markets and the franchise's resurgence under new ownership.
Boston College announced the verbal commitment of 19‑year‑old Quinn Beauchesne, a right‑shot blueliner drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins, who aims to contribute immediately to the program’s defensive resurgence.
A late correction in the Western Conference finals clarified that Jack Drury, not Cale Makar, scored the opening goal for the Colorado Avalanche against the Vegas Golden Knights, with goaltender Carter Hart on the ice.
A new media rights deal between Disney, ESPN and the NHL will bring the 2025-2026 season to ABC and ESPN, featuring historic milestones and innovative production.
The tournament begins in Switzerland with sixteen nations competing for glory, featuring a mix of traditional powerhouses and rising challengers.
The league revealed the finalists for its prestigious award, highlighting grassroots work that spans from Seattle to Montreal, with prize money earmarked for charitable causes.