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After a torn ACL ended his season early, Kyle Palmieri is preparing for a comeback in training camp, hoping to re‑establish his scoring touch and secure his future with the New York Islanders.
The Kent State University field hockey team travels to Ann Arbor this weekend to take on the nation’s eighth-ranked Michigan Wolverines and the 2-0 Vermont Catamounts, seeking its first victory after a 0-2 start.
Old Dominion University’s field hockey team begins its 2026 campaign with a 3‑2 win over Ohio State and a 7‑0 shutout against Bellarmine before traveling to Chapel Hill for a September 4 showdown against top‑ranked Princeton and a September 6 rematch with Penn, showcasing a blend of seasoned talent and emerging stars.
Old Dominion’s field hockey team will travel to Chapel Hill, North Carolina, on Sept. 4 and Sept. 6 to face Princeton and Penn, after a strong fall start that included a 7‑0 shutout and a win over Ohio State.
Forward Jack Works has been contracted by the Maine Mariners for the 2026‑27 season, following his acquisition from the Wheeling Nailers and a standout rookie year that featured 13 points in 57 games.
Lehigh University’s field hockey squad has altered its weekend itinerary in Iowa City after the forecast predicted soaring temperatures, moving both Saturday and Friday contests to an earlier slot. Friday’s showdown with No. 4 Iowa will commence at 11:30 a.m. Central Time, and the match will be broadcast live on Big Ten Plus for viewers across the conference. Saturday’s clash against Ball State is also slated for 11:30 a.m. CT, though fans will receive only live statistics online, as no video stream is planned for the game. The schedule change follows the program’s season opener on August 28, when Lehigh posted a 2‑0 shutout victory over LIU, and replaces the originally scheduled afternoon start times for both matches.
Ranked No. 2 in Mile High Hockey’s 2026 Top 25 Under 25, Gavin Brindley’s rookie season with the Avalanche featured a strong start, a mid‑season injury, and a playoff push that leaves his long‑term NHL prospects in question.
The University of Iowa has rescheduled several of its athletic contests to earlier times on Friday, Saturday and Sunday to mitigate high temperatures, while the football game against Northern Illinois stays on its original timetable.
The Trenton Ironhawks announced their first five signings, all New Jersey-born players, as a strategic move to embed regional talent into the team's identity.
Michigan State's field hockey team begins its 2026 campaign with a 2‑0 road sweep, highlighted by strong play from goalkeeper Lola Munoz de Verger and forward Bianca Pizano, and prepares for a split‑weekend series against ranked opponents Miami and Louisville.
Michigan State's field hockey team begins its 2026 campaign with a 2‑0 road sweep, highlighted by shutouts from goalkeeper Lola Munoz de Verger and a three‑goal performance by forward Bianca Pizano, and prepares for high‑stakes matchups against ranked opponents Miami and Louisville.
A 21‑year‑old NHL prospect collapsed during an intensive outdoor workout at Arizona State University, leading to a heat stroke, a police investigation and criticism of the training regimen.
The Tampa Bay Lightning and its foundation have teamed with five regional artists to create culturally rich jersey designs for a series of inclusive themed nights during the 2026‑27 season.
On September 2, Northwest Area edged Tunkhannock 1-0 in a nonconference field hockey opener, with Alyssa Best scoring the decisive goal assisted by Alyssa Zagata, while both teams' goalkeepers made crucial saves.
With Connor Hellebuyck’s trade request, Quinn Hughes’s pending extension and multiple free‑agent situations, the NHL’s upcoming camps will be a crucible for determining the league’s direction.
Washington and Lee University’s field hockey team opened its 2026 season with a 2‑1 win over Dickinson College, highlighted by Anna Treese’s opening goal, Madeline Lancione’s game‑winner, and a strong defensive showing from Helenka Chodakiewicz.
The Golden Wolves defeated the River Hawks 2‑0, marking their first victory over Susquehanna since 2008 and the season’s opening win, with key contributions from Ava Michael, Alessandra Stevens and a stellar defensive effort.
While NHL 27 arrives on next‑gen consoles, the game feels more like a polished continuation of NHL 26 than a leap forward, with dated visuals and repetitive features that leave fans yearning for more.
After an Eastern Conference Finals run, the Canadiens must shore up a weak second line to become true Stanley Cup contenders.
The Avalanche’s 2025‑26 roster is top‑heavy with marquee contracts, creating salary‑cap concerns and raising questions about depth as the team prepares for the Stanley Cup and a 2029 expansion draft.
Drafted 88th overall in 2024, Finnish goaltender Kim Saarinen combines size and agility, posting a 1.67 GAA and .944 save percentage in the playoffs, and is now set to compete for a spot in Seattle’s net‑minding rotation.
Columbia’s field hockey team opens its 2026 campaign with a pair of high‑profile games, showcasing new recruits and seasoned leaders as they prepare for a demanding schedule and upcoming tournament.
Matthew Mayich, a 21‑year‑old ASU hockey defenseman drafted by the St. Louis Blues, collapsed during an outdoor practice and remains in a coma, with his family alleging inadequate investigation and the Sun Devil community rallying in his support.
The Hamilton Hammers have launched Half-Season and Flex ticket packages, offering reserved seats, flexible payment plans, merchandise discounts and priority playoff access, with season tickets starting at $875 and the inaugural home opener set for October 9.