
Ducks Match Flyers’ Offer Sheet, Keep Carlsson Through 2031
The Anaheim Ducks have matched Philadelphia's five-year, $90 million offer sheet for center Leo Carlsson, securing him through 2031 at $18 million per season.
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The Anaheim Ducks have matched Philadelphia's five-year, $90 million offer sheet for center Leo Carlsson, securing him through 2031 at $18 million per season.

The University of Maine announces the addition of five promising field hockey players for the upcoming 2026 season, highlighting their club and national team achievements and the coach's excitement about their fit within the program.

The Anaheim Ducks matched the Flyers’ five‑year, $90 million offer sheet on Leo Carlsson, securing the center for the next eight seasons and making him the league’s top earner.

The Ducks matched Philadelphia's five‑year, $90 million offer sheet on restricted free‑agent center Leo Carlsson, keeping him in Anaheim through 2031 at $18 million per season. The move preserves a key piece of the roster and redirects the Flyers' focus toward other emerging talents.

The ACC Network will air a special showcase on July 9, featuring historic wins across multiple Orange sports and the introduction of Gerry McNamara as the new men’s basketball head coach.

Defenseman Jake Gravelle, a Callander native and University of Western Ontario alumnus, has agreed to a new deal with the Trois‑Rivières Lions, aiming to build on his 2025‑26 performance.

The American Hockey League released the Providence Bruins’ full slate for the upcoming season, highlighting a five‑game home start, key rivalries and new opponents across the conference.

After retiring from a distinguished career, Bellemare joins the Lightning staff to help shape the next generation of forwards, drawing on his Olympic leadership and deep ties to the franchise.

The NCAA announced that Josh Berlo, vice chancellor for athletics at the University of Denver, will join the Men’s Ice Hockey Oversight Committee, a role that will shape policy and growth of the sport through the 2030 season.

Nine members of the Middlebury women's ice hockey squad earn AHCA/Krampade All-American Scholar honors, highlighting academic prowess alongside athletic achievement.

With women's rosters set to grow to 25 players and the Games moving to Lyon after Nice's withdrawal, the upcoming Olympics aim for near‑parity between male and female athletes.

Eleven‑year‑old Hannah Daubenmire, a recent osteosarcoma survivor, found inspiration on the rink after meeting Olympic medalist Kendall Coyne Schofield during a Minnesota Frost‑sponsored event in Columbus.

The Professional Women’s Hockey League franchise will relocate to the Canadian Tire Centre, where record crowds and a growing fan base signal a new era for elite women's hockey in Ottawa.

The Philadelphia Flyers' attempt to lock in Leo Carlsson with a $90 million offer sheet was matched by the Anaheim Ducks, leaving the Flyers without a top center and forcing a strategic reshuffle.

With roster sizes set to rise to 25 athletes, the 2030 Games mark a milestone in Olympic gender balance, while the tournament moves to Lyon after Nice’s mayor balked at the original plan.

The Big Ten Conference has named 36 students as Outstanding Sportsmanship Award winners for the 2025‑26 academic year, celebrating athletes who combine competitive success with academic achievement and community citizenship.

The Hershey Bears have released their full slate of 72 games for the upcoming AHL season, highlighting a strong home opening, a marquee seven‑game stretch and the debut of the Hamilton Hammers.

The International Olympic Committee has confirmed that women's hockey will field 25‑player teams at the 2030 Winter Games, matching the men's format for the first time and underscoring a new era of equality.

The Anaheim Ducks have matched Philadelphia's offer sheet for forward Leo Carlsson, a move that ties up a large portion of the Ducks' salary‑cap and forces the Flyers to pivot toward re‑signing their own restricted free agents and exploring trades.

Veteran NHL forward Vincent Trocheck has signed with the Utah Mammoth, bringing decades of professional experience, family connections, and international pedigree to the franchise.
Tennessee State University announced the cancellation of the 2026‑27 men's hockey season, marking the second consecutive year the program has been halted due to fundraising shortfalls and internal turmoil.

Patrick Kane, a top NHL scorer and unrestricted free agent, is considering a move to either the Chicago Blackhawks or Buffalo Sabres. His choice will be shaped by performance goals, team needs, and deep personal connections to both cities.

The Rockford IceHogs have released their 2026‑27 regular‑season calendar, a 72‑game campaign that begins on October 3 and ends on April 10, featuring home weekend dates, seven Sunday matinees, holiday games and contests against new opponents and the Chicago Wolves.

After weeks of negotiation, Leo Carlsson confirmed he will remain with the Ducks, rejecting a tempting offer from Philadelphia and emphasizing his desire to grow within the organization.