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Winnipeg native Isaac Poulter has agreed to a one‑year, two‑way contract that guarantees $855,000 in the NHL and $103,000 in the minors, reinforcing the Jets' goaltending options while keeping a familiar Manitoba presence in the organization.
Ron Francis, a Hall‑of‑Fame center who captured two Stanley Cups with the Pittsburgh Penguins, is set to advise the team, while veteran defenseman Justin Schultz returns to Seattle as a player development coach. Young centerman Logan Morrison also secures a new contract with the Kraken after a breakout AHL season.
Queen’s Park Cricket Club (QPCC) captured the men’s championship of the 2026 Trinidad and Tobago Hockey Board Outdoor League, defeating Paragon 3‑1. The victory marks the club’s first outdoor league title in two decades and underscores a blend of veteran experience and emerging talent.
The East Vancouver-based Britannia Hockey Academy is slated for shutdown after a school board vote, sparking protests from families who claim they were not given sufficient time to meet enrollment targets.
The Carolina Hurricanes' defense‑first run ended when the Detroit Red Wings limited them to under three goals per game, a feat not achieved since 1949. Coach Paul Maurice refused consolation, while Arturs Irbe’s stellar goaltending and Ron Francis’s acknowledgment highlighted the series.
The Rush completed a series of trades involving future considerations, bringing in forward Ryan Mahshie and defenseman Riku Ishida while sending Brady Keeper to Idaho. The moves reflect a calculated approach to building depth for the next season.
The Spartans will open the 2026‑27 season at home against Northern Michigan in early October, travel for neutral‑site games against North Dakota and RIT, host Boston University in November, and culminate the non‑conference slate with the Great Lakes Invitational in late December.
Despite a disciplined playoff run that saw the Hurricanes defeat New Jersey, Montreal and Toronto, a 1.67 goals‑against average from goalie Arturs Irbe wasn't enough as Detroit completed a sweep.
The Spartans will begin the 2026‑27 campaign with a two‑game series at home versus Northern Michigan in early October, followed by a neutral‑site showdown in Texas, a road trip to New Hampshire, and a series of additional matchups that culminate in the annual Great Lakes Invitational.
The Worcester Railers have locked in a new affiliation with the St. Louis Blues that runs through at least the 2030‑31 season, bringing renewed stability after the New York Islanders withdrew their AHL team.
The Columbus Blue Jackets have secured the services of defenseman Corson Ceulemans through the 2026‑27 season, rewarding his breakout year and cementing a key piece of their future blue line.
The Vancouver Canucks may bring together brothers Wilson and Viggo Björck in a potential family reunion, as the team evaluates top prospects for its third‑overall selection in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft.
The Boston Bruins entered the offseason targeting a right‑handed defenseman, but the market is narrowing as top options sign elsewhere.
The Professional Women’s Hockey League announced the latest signings that bolster the Sirens' lineup and signal a strategic push toward stability and growth.
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.