
Maine Field Hockey Opens Season with 5‑0 Loss to Liberty
The Black Bears fell 5‑0 to Liberty University on August 28, 2026, as the visitors outshot them 29‑2 and capitalized on a strong penalty corner game.
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The Black Bears fell 5‑0 to Liberty University on August 28, 2026, as the visitors outshot them 29‑2 and capitalized on a strong penalty corner game.

The 2026 MAC field hockey season begins on September 18, with early matchups, returning stars and new coaches setting the stage for a competitive tournament in Oxford, Ohio.

Western Michigan Broncos announce a major roster infusion for the 2026‑27 hockey season, highlighted by an exhibition match against Western Ontario and a lineup packed with fresh talent.

Tufts' first title in seven years and Johns Hopkins' dominant 2025 run shape expectations for the upcoming Division III field hockey season, with key players and programs poised to make an impact.

After two seasons in Hockey East, Will Skahan is set to join Minnesota State Mankato, aiming to bolster the program’s title chase with his defensive acumen and offensive upside.

The Tahoe Knight Monsters have announced the signing of forward Cam Hausinger, a seasoned player with extensive experience across the ECHL, AHL and WHL, adding depth to their roster ahead of the upcoming season.

Maryland’s field hockey team, ranked No. 13, opened its season with a dominant 3‑0 win over Drexel, showcasing aggressive play, a high shot volume and a clean sheet that highlights the squad’s depth and defensive discipline.

The Bellarmine University field hockey program begins its 2026 campaign with two pivotal games in Columbus, Ohio, facing Old Dominion and Ohio State for the first time, aiming to build on a modest 2‑16 record and a promising recruiting class.
After falling behind early, Pakistan fought back to force a 3‑3 deadlock and ultimately prevailed in a nerve‑racking penalty shootout, ending a 20‑year drought for a top‑ten finish.

The Ontario Superior Court has approved a voluntary compensation process that allows current and former OHL and WHL players to claim damages for abuse or hazing dating back to 1975, overseen by Toronto law firm Koskie Minsky LLP and supported by the Canadian Hockey League.

The University at Albany’s field hockey team began its 2026 campaign with a convincing 4-1 win against Wagner, highlighted by early goals, freshman contributions, and a standout performance from the defense.

The Black Bears fell 5-0 to eighth‑ranked Liberty in their season opener, with freshman forwards delivering the team's only goals and upcoming matchup against No. 15 UMass on the horizon.

Union College's men's hockey program unveiled a ten‑player class that includes seven first‑years and three transfers, featuring a geographic spread across five U.S. states and one Canadian province, with siblings joining for the second consecutive year.

Coach Josh Hauge revealed a diverse class of newcomers, highlighting their backgrounds, positions and the excitement surrounding their debut.

Four Villanova field hockey standouts — Ava Borkowski, Aimee Largoza, Gemma Lysaght and Molly Zimmerman — have been named to the 2026 NFHCA Division I Watchlist, highlighting a season that saw Borkowski dominate offensively and the defense tighten under Lysaght and Zimmerman.

The Netherlands and Spain clashed in a high‑stakes semifinal in Amstelveen, with key players delivering moments that defined the tournament's trajectory.

The Hoosiers will face a top‑10 Miami squad and Louisville on Saturday and Sunday in Louisville, Kentucky, seeking to overturn last season’s narrow defeats.

The San Jose Sharks announced a series of promotions and new appointments, including Eric Pinsky to Assistant Video Coach, Josh Woodard as Head Equipment Manager, and Scott Greenberg as Head Physical Therapist, alongside scouts Cameron Burt and Tyler Holske and backup goaltender Nathan Airey.

Arizona State hockey prospect Matthew Mayich collapsed during a grueling, military‑inspired workout, was hospitalized with a cardiac event, and now lies in a coma. The incident has ignited a broader conversation about the safety of extreme conditioning in collegiate sports.

Eddie Olczyk reflects on his journey from growing up around professional hockey to scouting for the Seattle Kraken, emphasizing consistency, work ethic, and the balance between analytics and traditional scouting.

Union College has announced a seven‑player recruiting class that will join the women’s hockey program for the 2026‑27 season, featuring athletes from New York, Illinois and Alberta.

AK Hockey International, a Kelowna‑based training enterprise founded in 1998 by Aaron Konecsni, has grown from a modest local program into a North‑American reference point for player development, using advanced technology and a strong community focus to shape the future of hockey.

The Southernmost Hockey Club’s three‑day roller hockey tournament combined free youth clinics, adult competition and fundraising efforts to improve the club’s exposed rink, while supporting mental‑well‑being initiatives.

The newly formed coaching staff, featuring Uffe Lundberg, Jessica Turi and Kristen O'Neill, brings varied backgrounds to shape the San Jose franchise’s future.