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Merrimack College is set to welcome a diverse group of newcomers for the 2026 season, each bringing impressive résumés from junior leagues across North America. Their achievements build on the Warriors' recent Hockey East championship and Frozen Four run.
From a bronze‑medal run with Canada at the World Junior Championship to a ninth‑overall NHL draft selection, Keaton Verhoeff is poised to return to college hockey while pursuing his studies.
The Brampton Steelheads have signed 7th‑overall import draft pick Oskari Ahmajarvi, a Finnish net‑minder whose impressive U20 SM‑Sarja numbers and national team experience have generated high expectations for next season.
After reaching the Walter Cup Finals, the Ottawa Charge confront roster changes, a potential arena move and a influx of talent. Five players emerge as potential breakout stars, each bringing distinct skills and experiences.
Recent arbitration hearings for Jet Greaves and Cole Sillinger, the signing of defenseman Colton White, and speculation around an offer sheet for Adam Fantilli dominate the Blue Jackets' agenda, while prospects like Sergei Ivanov and Zach Werenski prepare for breakout seasons.
From humble pickup games during the pandemic, the Sauce N Summer league has grown into a thriving summer hockey competition in Langford, featuring a female division and a championship honoring a fallen player.
Colorado's management, led by Joe Sakic, evaluates performance thresholds and AHL call‑ups as the roster looks to reshape its depth.
A London family’s handmade hockey‑stick flags have sparked a worldwide movement, raising funds for Jakob Smith’s long‑term care.
The Seattle Kraken open their preseason with home games against Vancouver and Calgary, while Washington native Hawke Huff arrives, Leo Carlsson signs a $18 million‑per‑year contract, and coach Lane Lambert draws praise. Off‑ice, goalies exchange vows and a Vancouver radio station folds, underscoring a growing rivalry with the Canucks.
Tyler Angle, a 2019 sixth‑round selection of the Columbus Blue Jackets, has signed with Leksands IF in Sweden's second‑tier HockeyAllsvenskan through the 2027 season, bringing a blend of offensive skill and two‑way responsibility to a club targeting a return to the SHL.
The Minnesota Wild’s decision to let Mats Zuccarello leave highlights how tightly knit offensive partnerships can shape a team’s success, a pattern that repeats across the league.
At the Montreal Canadiens' development camp, Russian forward Alexander Zharovsky impressed fans and analysts alike, earning praise from veteran Mikhail Grigorenko. With a strong KHL season behind him and a contract that keeps him in Russia for another year, his transition to the NHL is highly anticipated.
What started as a few informal skates in Langford has grown into a competitive summer hockey league with over 250 skaters, a dedicated female division, and a championship that celebrates a former player’s legacy.
The league is weighing several experimental rule changes that could reshape how teams compete for playoff spots and earn points, while also re‑thinking the way goalie‑interference challenges are handled.
Langford's Sauce N Summer league grew from informal pickup games into a thriving competition that now includes a women's division and a championship honoring a former player.
The Sauce N Summer league, founded by Zack Whittaker and Kenny Britton, has expanded from 40 players to over 250 skaters, adding a female division and a championship that honors Dayton Clarke.
From humble pickup games during COVID‑19, the Sauce N Summer league has expanded to six divisions, 250 players, and a championship honoring Dayton Clarke.
After a modest college career at Harvard, Mason Langenbrunner announced his retirement from professional hockey to pursue entrepreneurship. His father, former Bruins assistant GM Jamie Langenbrunner, shed light on the decision, and the article explores the trajectories of other 2020 draft prospects now navigating life beyond the rink.
A 24‑hour hockey marathon in Boston raised $150,000 for children battling cancer, with participants ranging from 14 to 72 years old.
More than 200 young hockey players have gathered at the Toronto Maple Leafs training facility for a three‑day summer camp organized by the Women of Colour Hockey Collective, celebrating BIPOC women in a sport where they are still under‑represented.
The past seven days saw two Columbus Blue Jackets players file for arbitration, key signings, and looming hearings that could shape the roster, while Zach Werenski edges closer to franchise records.
Mason Langenbrunner's retirement, trade speculation surrounding key players, and new assistant coaches highlight a transformative period for the NHL.
An examination of how successful NHL pairings sometimes become a liability when a team’s depth is left unattended.
From a young prospect leaving the ice for entrepreneurship to high‑profile trade speculations, the NHL offseason delivers major storylines.