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Bishop’s High School opens the 2026 campaign as the preseason favorite, driven by junior forward Lola Conway, who returns after a record‑breaking season and aims to join the ranks of past back‑to‑back champions.
Waseca Hockey Association nearly doubled its Mite/8U enrollment, earning a national growth award and expanding community programs that boost accessibility and girls' participation.
Adirondack Thunder announces the signing of defenseman Tynan Ewart, a Duncan, British Columbia native, who joins after a collegiate career at Northern Michigan and St. Cloud State.
Bentley’s field hockey team finished third in the Northeast 10 preseason poll with 63 points, setting the stage for a 2026 campaign that includes home openers, a rematch with Saint Anselm and a schedule anchored by early home games in Waltham.
After 17 years in the Buffalo Sabres system, Nathan Paetsch moves to the United States Hockey League’s Youngstown Phantoms, bringing a championship pedigree and deep local ties to a new coaching challenge.
The River Hawks are ranked third in the America East preseason coaches' poll, with seniors Alice Van Hemelen and Karli Penrod highlighted on the all‑conference team after leading the squad in scoring last season.
Netflix’s upcoming eight‑episode series *The Sticks* brings a fresh look at hockey, loss and community in a Minnesota town, featuring a star‑studded cast and creator Nick Naveda’s vision of family and resilience.
Chip Ammerman, who led Moorhead Youth Hockey for 12 years and later directed Cass County Social Services, died unexpectedly at his Lake Lida home. His quiet mentorship shaped generations of players and community members.
Villanova's field hockey program announces its 2026 schedule, highlighting a home opener at Buckley Field, a Whiteout game against Temple, and a series of BIG EAST matchups.
The Washington Capitals and the Monumental Sports & Entertainment Foundation announced that their combined charitable campaigns raised more than $1.8 million during the 2025‑26 season, funding a range of initiatives that benefit children with disabilities, adaptive sports participants, and pediatric cancer research.
Scott Howson’s early recognition of Chris MacFarland’s talent set the stage for a career that has taken the executive from the Blue Jackets to the Avalanche and now the Predators, shaping NHL management across two franchises.
With the 2026‑27 NHL season on the horizon, the New York Islanders are pinning high hopes on a quartet of emerging talents. From a clutch playoff goalie to a prolific Czech forward, each prospect brings a distinct skill set that could redefine the team's future.
Providence College has signed veteran goaltender Gibson Homer to reinforce its net‑minding corps after the loss of Ben Hrebik, while navigating new NCAA eligibility rules.
Three UMass Lowell players earn preseason All-Conference honors while the team prepares for its season opener against Liberty on August 28.
Ryan Sandelin, a 27-year-old forward, has signed with the South Carolina Stingrays for the upcoming 2026-27 season, adding depth after stints with the Iowa Wild, Colorado Eagles and Utah Grizzlies. His father, former NHL player Scott Sandelin, also has ties to collegiate hockey.
The New York Islanders have opened a fan‑driven design contest that received over 80,000 submissions, with a public voting bracket set for August 2026 and a debut slated for the 2027‑28 NHL season.
Colorado Avalanche’s latest Top 25 Under 25 ranking spotlights 19‑year‑old forward Shawn Carrier, whose blend of grit and scoring talent has turned heads across the organization.
The 2026 Women Making History Awards Gala will recognize Meryl Streep, Laura Ricketts, Gregg Renfrew, the U.S. Women's National Hockey Team and other leaders for their impact on equity and empowerment.
The University of North Dakota’s hockey program unveiled its 2026‑27 ticketing schedule and a lineup of promotional nights, including 701 Night deals, Heroes Among Us, Military Appreciation, and a reunion of the 1996‑97 championship team.
Kutztown University head coach Marci Scheuling led a U18 field hockey squad to the top spot at the AAU Junior Olympics in Iowa, a triumph that underscores her growing influence on the sport.
Netflix's latest series *The Sticks* has drawn criticism for allegedly echoing a real Canadian tragedy, prompting questions about the ethics of dramatizing loss.
At 24, Michal Postava arrives from the Czech league with a .937 save percentage and a 1.71 goals‑against average, positioning him as a top candidate to back up or eventually replace the Red Wings’ current netminders.
Sweden will field a blend of seasoned veterans and emerging collegiate stars at the Four Nations Tournament in Kloten, marking the start of the 2026‑27 Women’s Euro Hockey Tour.
The 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup, running from 15 to 30 August in Wavre and Amstelveen, will see India face Pakistan in a much‑anticipated Pool D match, part of a revamped competition that replaces the quarterfinal stage with crossover pools.