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The 2026 Team USA World Junior Summer Showcase will feature forwards Cooper Simpson and Carter Sanderson, both alumni of the University of North Dakota, as they prepare to compete in Windsor from July 26 to August 1.
Andrew Poturalski, a former star of the Coachella Valley Firebirds, now plays for Avangard Omsk in the KHL while keeping the door open for a possible return to his California roots.
The ECHL’s Adirondack Thunder have secured forward Patrick Grasso through the 2026‑27 season, a move that preserves a franchise‑record goal total and adds depth after a strong 33‑point showing last year.
The upcoming showcase will feature top prospects like Chase Reid and Wyatt Cullen, a record number of NHL draftees, and a coaching staff that has guided the U.S. to recent gold medals.
USA Hockey has invited freshman defenseman Timmy Runtso to the National Junior Evaluation Camp and World Junior Summer Showcase, a critical evaluation event for the 2027 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship.
Prospects impress in development camp, GM Kyle Dubas makes a pivotal trade, and rumors swirl around Zach Werenski, Jason Robertson and several free‑agent stars.
After a historic 2025‑26 season that saw him top the ECHL in power‑play production and earn his fourth straight All‑ECHL First Team nod, Brandon Hawkins has agreed to terms for the 2026‑27 campaign, extending his storied tenure with the Toledo Walleye.
The Buffalo Sabres announced a six‑person overhaul of coaching and scouting personnel, enlisting Milan Lucic, Tim Kennedy and others as the franchise looks to rebuild under GM Jarmo Kekalainen.
The Utah Mammoth have announced a two‑year agreement with goaltender Sebastian Cossa, averaging $2 million per season, bringing a decorated résumé that includes a gold medal with Team Canada and a strong AHL record.
A $12.8 million upgrade to the Herb Brooks National Hockey Center is on schedule, reshaping the facility’s infrastructure while the Huskies adapt to temporary venues and a new coaching staff.
Colorado Avalanche's core is aging, prompting interest in veteran forwards like Anders Lee and Patrick Kane for depth.
The 2026 CHL Import Draft will be held on June 30, featuring a revised tiered eligibility system that reshapes how 16‑ and 20‑year‑old prospects are selected.
Nick Bootland, a 47‑year‑old veteran of minor league hockey, has been appointed head coach of the Cleveland Monsters, bringing a decade‑plus track record of playoff success and a deep‑rooted connection to the AHL.
The Professional Women's Hockey League confronts a prolonged offseason that leaves its stars without the development camps and evaluation pathways that have long defined men's professional hockey.
Tommy Bleyl, a highly touted defenseman drafted by the Nashville Predators, has decided to join Michigan State University this fall, bringing elite skating and a deep‑rooted hockey pedigree to a Spartans roster already packed with first‑round talent.
Alvernia University’s rookie forward Anthony Piccininno is recognized for his dual achievements on the ice and in the classroom, earning Academic All-MAC first‑team honors.
Seventeen-year-old Anthony Thomas-Maroon, son of Stanley Cup champion Pat Maroon, receives an invitation to the Tampa Bay Lightning development camp, where he will train under his father's guidance and aim to translate his USHL experience into a professional future.
The Chicago Blackhawks have extended qualifying offers to Connor Bedard and other restricted free agents, made key draft selections, traded Andre Burakovsky, and announced plans for Bowen Byram's development, while veteran Jonathan Toews retired and the PWHL revealed its first outside investors.
Three University of North Dakota alumni are poised to enter the NHL free‑agency market, bringing Stanley Cup experience, extensive game logs and collegiate pedigree to the open market.
Liam Carse, a standout player from Mossel Bay, has been selected to compete for the Eden U14 Boys Hockey Team at the 2026 SASHOC Regional Tournament in Gqeberha, where the side will contest three wins, a draw and a loss.
The Pittsburgh Penguins are expanding their ‘Drawn to the Game’ Community and Heritage series, pairing 11 specially designed hockey shirts with stipends, recognition and exclusive experiences for artists representing the city’s vibrant communities.
The 2026 NHL free‑agency period is defined by a limited pool of star talent, high‑value contracts, and strategic maneuvers by clubs vying for championship contention.
General manager Bill Zito is shaping the Panthers' lineup for the upcoming season, balancing a modest $5.8 million cap cushion with strategic acquisitions and the flexibility to exceed the NHL's $104 million ceiling.
An examination of the structural gaps facing PWHL players and the case for introducing development camps to foster professional growth