Bellingham Welcomes a New Junior Hockey Club
A new junior ice‑hockey franchise is set to begin play in mid‑September, bringing free admission games and a fresh coaching staff to the Civic Athletic Complex.
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A new junior ice‑hockey franchise is set to begin play in mid‑September, bringing free admission games and a fresh coaching staff to the Civic Athletic Complex.

A 2025‑26 season saw Avery Hayes light up the AHL with 24 goals and 39 points in 42 games, while his gritty, high‑energy play earned a quick NHL call‑up and a promising start in Pittsburgh.

Chris Ilitch’s stewardship of the Detroit Tigers and Red Wings reflects a unique blend of continuity and change, from front‑office reforms to promising prospects heading to the World Junior Summer Showcase.

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The 4th Hockey India Junior Women Academy Championship 2026 opened in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, with four teams securing decisive wins on the first day.

Three former Grand Rapids Griffins players sign with teams in Sweden, Switzerland and Manitoba, highlighting the global reach of the organization's talent pipeline.

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