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The Colorado Avalanche Hockey Club announced Zack Stortini as the new head coach of the New Mexico Goatheads, an ECHL team based in Rio Rancho and owned by REV Entertainment. Stortini's rich playing background and recent AHL coaching success position him to lead the franchise forward.
The Worcester Railers announced a new development agreement with the St. Louis Blues and the Springfield Thunderbirds, ending a long‑standing partnership with the New York Islanders and positioning the club for enhanced player growth through closer proximity and shared resources.
A new partnership between the St. Louis Blues and the Worcester Railers will see the latter serve as a developmental hub for the Blues, leveraging geographic proximity and a strong community record.
The Worcester Railers have announced a new affiliation agreement with the St. Louis Blues and the Springfield Thunderbirds, securing a six‑year partnership that will run from the 2026‑27 season through the 2030‑31 campaign, replacing their previous eight‑year affiliation with the New York Islanders.
Thousands of jubilant Carolina Hurricanes fans turned downtown Raleigh into a sea of blue and red on Tuesday, filling the streets with chants, flags and an energy that matched the magnitude of the team's first Stanley Cup championship.
Fans from across the country gathered to celebrate the Carolina Hurricanes' historic victory, with coach Rod Brind'Amour left speechless by the outpouring of support.
The Minnesota Wild are navigating a pivotal offseason, balancing contract negotiations, free‑agent pursuits, and strategic roster adjustments to climb back into contention.
Thousands gathered downtown Raleigh to celebrate the Hurricanes' second Stanley Cup, with players, coaches, and fans sharing unforgettable moments.
Dozens of children from Mulgrave Park laced up skates and grabbed sticks in a community‑driven street hockey session that combined skill training, equipment provision and a tribute to the first African Nova Scotian NHL player.
The Idaho Steelheads completed a series of future‑consideration deals, adding experienced defensemen and forwards while trading away a key blueliner, setting the stage for a competitive push in the ECHL.
The Boston Fleet announced the return of defender Rylind MacKinnon, a Cranbrook native, alongside a wave of new signings that bolster the team’s depth for the upcoming campaign.
The Toronto Marlies' 2026 Calder Cup victory marks the 35th straight season the ECHL has been represented on the AHL champion, highlighting a century‑long talent pipeline.
Boston evaluates prospects and ponders a trade as it seeks to shore up depth before Viktor Arvidsson hits free agency.
The Colorado Avalanche enter the 2026 NHL Draft with nine picks, only two of which are their own, and will set up a war room at Ball Arena for the decentralized event.
The Philadelphia Flyers made the playoffs in 2025‑26, won a series, and were swept by Carolina. Now GM Daniel Briere faces key decisions on Rasmus Ristolainen, Jamie Drysdale, Trevor Zegras, an offensive center, and a struggling power play.
The Carolina Hurricanes have inked forward Nicolas Deslauriers to a two-year contract, guaranteeing $850,000 in 2026-27 and $900,000 in 2027-28, reinforcing the team’s blue-collar identity.
The Philadelphia Flyers are exploring trades to strengthen their defense, having already added Joseph Woll and Simon Benoit, while targeting Bowen Byram from the Buffalo Sabres.
Watertown native James DeMarco blends hockey goaltending with cartooning, creating the enduring character Small Saves in 1991.
The NHL offseason has already delivered a flurry of headlines, from blockbuster trade rumors to unexpected free‑agency decisions that could reshape next season’s rosters.
Adam Foote, recently dismissed as head coach of the Vancouver Canucks, has been hired as an assistant coach for the Utah Mammoth. His tenure with the Canucks showed defensive improvement despite a poor overall record, and he will now work with a Mammoth team that already ranks among the league's best in defensive metrics. Meanwhile, Blaine Forsythe's contract with the Mammoth will not be renewed.
Former Carolina Hurricanes player Bobby Sanguinetti believes the team's recent Stanley Cup victory can motivate youngsters in Wilmington to take up hockey and support the proposed arena project that could bring a minor league franchise to the area.
Pakistan's national hockey side confronts visa obstacles that could sideline key players for the upcoming FIH Pro League fixtures in England
Colorado Avalanche coach Jared Bednar faces a pivotal decision as the front office weighs his future and the team’s direction for the 2026‑27 season.
A series of recent letters to the editor expose frustrations over the CBC’s hockey blackout, funding cuts to special‑needs support, diplomatic missteps, and the shortcomings of artificial intelligence.