
Griffins’ Run Ends as NHL Prospects Gear Up for World Championship
The Grand Rapids Griffins' season concluded in the Central Division Finals, while two of their standouts prepare to don Norway and Latvia colors at the 2026 IIHF World Championship.
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The Grand Rapids Griffins' season concluded in the Central Division Finals, while two of their standouts prepare to don Norway and Latvia colors at the 2026 IIHF World Championship.

Down 2-0, the Colorado Avalanche hope to channel past comebacks and the return of Cale Makar to spark a rally against the Vegas Golden Knights.

The Everett Silvertips will play their first ever Memorial Cup game tonight, facing the Chicoutimi Sagueneens in a matchup that pits a newly crowned WHL champion against a team returning after a 32‑year absence.

Connor Bedard, Cam Fowler and Adam Jiricek are at pivotal points in their careers, each navigating contract talks that could reshape their futures and ripple through the league.

The Colorado Avalanche trail the Western Conference Finals 2‑0 against the Vegas Golden Knights, having managed only three goals while facing the injury absence of star defenseman Cale Makar. Coach Jared Bednar remains confident that the team can rally, citing a shot‑attempt edge and a franchise history of overcoming similar setbacks.

The Tampa Bay Lightning have re-signed forward Scott Sabourin to a one-year, two-way contract, adding depth and penalty-killing presence to the roster.

During the World Championship, captain Macklin Celebrini forgot a simple pre‑game handshake with officials, apologized publicly, and received their forgiveness, while veteran Sidney Crosby was added to the roster.

When collector Cory Truscott mailed a prized hockey card to the beloved broadcaster John Garrett, he never imagined the reply would come from Garrett’s daughter, Sarah, after his passing.

A Minneapolis restaurateur known as Billy Sushi has brought a group of young Mongolian hockey players to Minnesota, where they meet NHL talent, volunteer with a local learn‑to‑skate program and enjoy a taste of Midwestern summer.

With a decisive Game 5 looming, the Pittsburgh Penguins' prospect pool is under the microscope. Contracts, recent form, and emerging talent all influence the roster outlook.

Barça's defeat to Noia leaves a single game on 26 May to determine which side advances to the OK Liga semi-finals, with a tribute planned for departing players.

The Seattle Torrent announced the removal of head coach Steve O’Rourke after a challenging first PWHL season, sparking discussion about the balance between results and developmental progress in women’s professional hockey.

The NHL and the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission have formalized a collaboration to monitor and prevent insider trading, fraud and match‑fixing in hockey‑related prediction markets, joining similar efforts with Major League Baseball.

A winner‑take‑all showdown at Mohegan Sun Arena pits the Wilkes‑Barre/Scranton Penguins against the Springfield Thunderbirds, with historic stakes and a potential historic upset on the line.

The United States fell 4-2 to Latvia, with Matthew Tkachuk scoring early and Mathieu Olivier closing the gap in the final minute.

Vegas opened the series with a 3-1 victory, highlighted by two goals from Ivan Barbashev and a contribution from Jack Eichel, while the Avalanche prepare for Game 3 on Sunday night.

During the World Championship of Hockey, Canada’s captain Macklin Celebrini missed a ceremonial introduction, later apologizing publicly; officials accepted his apology, underscoring the sport’s emphasis on respect.

The Golden Knights are defying early-season expectations, led by standout goaltending, offensive firepower, and a healthy lineup despite injuries.

Latvia defeated the United States 4‑2 in Zurich, with key contributions from Haralds Egle, Deniss Smirnovs and Sandis Vilmanis. The win reshapes Group A standings and sets up a crucial double‑header for the Americans.

Latvia edged the United States 4-2 in a tightly contested game at the 2026 IIHF Men's Ice Hockey World Championship, with Sandis Vilmanis and Deniss Smirnovs leading a late surge that reshaped Group A standings.

Latvia defeated the United States 4-2 in a tightly contested match, highlighted by Vilmanis' two empty‑net goals and a pivotal third‑period surge.

The latest Top 100 list spotlights Connor Hellebuyck's elite standing and celebrates the achievements of Quinn Hughes, Kirill Kaprizov, Zach Werenski and Sidney Crosby.

A deep dive into the latest THN Top 100 reveals standout performances from Connor Hellebuyck, Sidney Crosby and other elite talents, while the archive becomes fully accessible to fans worldwide.

When Mark Johnson took the helm of the UW‑Madison women’s hockey team in 2002, he inherited a modest program and left it as a national powerhouse.