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Two‑time Olympic gold medalist Megan Keller discusses her path from Michigan rinks to the 2026 Milan victory, her summer camp for girls, and the expanding Professional Women’s Hockey League.
After 700 NHL games and titles in Sweden, Pierre‑Édouard Bellemare has decided to end his professional hockey career, concluding a two‑decade path that also included Olympic appearances for France.
An exploration of the historical dominance of a few hockey giants and the emerging challenge from nations such as Denmark, France, Ukraine and Kazakhstan, highlighting key players and historic moments.
A look at the unconventional journey of Detroit-born goaltender Connor Hellebuyck, his Olympic heroics, and his enduring pride in Michigan.
The NHL has concluded a review of Mike Babcock’s time in Columbus, removing obstacles to a possible hiring by the Edmonton Oilers, while the coach’s recent resignation over privacy concerns and his storied career remain central to the discussion.
Five Wisconsin alumni become first‑round picks in the 2026 PWHL Draft, setting new records for the program and highlighting the league’s expanding talent pool.
Anne Cherkowski, a Canadian forward with international medals and a strong collegiate record, has committed to the San Jose franchise of the Professional Women’s Hockey League, marking a key addition as the league adds teams in Hamilton, Detroit and Las Vegas.
Michigan State University announces a single‑game nonconference contest against RIT in Rochester on October 17, plus a Texas showdown with North Dakota, highlighting a strategic expansion of its out‑of‑conference schedule.
The San Jose Sharks trade draft picks to acquire prospect Andre Gasseau from the Boston Bruins, reuniting him with center Will Smith and setting an August 15 signing deadline.
The new schedule highlights rivalry matchups, a demanding early road stretch and a late‑season home surge, with coach Adam Nightingale steering the team toward its championship ambitions.
The University of Minnesota released its 2026‑27 schedule, featuring a challenging slate of games under new head coach Brett Larson.
The Spartans have secured three consecutive Big Ten championships and will open the 2026‑27 season with a slate that includes marquee series against Notre Dame, Michigan and Ohio State.
Twenty‑one Lindenwood student‑athletes earned spots on the 2025‑26 AHA Women’s Hockey All‑Academic Team, including six with perfect 4.0 GPAs recognized as Student‑Athletes of the Year.
The Spartans’ 2026‑27 campaign features a demanding Big Ten slate, highlighted by early battles with Notre Dame, Michigan and a March showdown with Ohio State.
Michigan State has released its 2026‑27 Big Ten hockey schedule, highlighting a challenging opening stretch, key matchups against Michigan and Ohio State, and a push toward a fourth straight regular‑season crown and the program’s first Frozen Four since 2008.
The San Jose Sharks acquired Michael Kesselring from the Buffalo Sabres, trading a 2026 first‑round pick for the 20th overall selection. Despite a season marked by limited ice time, Kesselring's recent breakout with the Utah Mammoth has scouts intrigued about his potential in San Jose.
After years of service as an assistant and a Stanley Cup victory as a player, Ryan Craig is now the fifth head coach in Vegas Golden Knights history, tasked with steering the team forward while honoring its established culture.
Six Diplomats athletes are honored on the 2025-26 College Sports Communicators Women's Academic All-District At-Large Team, highlighting their dual excellence in competition and scholarship.
A historic matchup on December 9, 2025, will see West Virginia University’s Mountaineers face Pitt in Pittsburgh’s PPG Paints Arena, a venue that promises a larger crowd and significant revenue for the rivalry.
San Jose Sharks complete a draft‑pick swap with the Buffalo Sabres to bring in 26‑year‑old defenseman Michael Kesselring, a towering presence who posted a career‑high 29 points last season with the Utah Mammoth.
At 41, Pierre-Edouard Bellemare steps away from the ice, closing a journey that began in Sweden, featured two Stanley Cup Final appearances, and culminated with leading France at the Olympics.
With Bowen Byram entering his prime and set to become an unrestricted free agent, Buffalo must weigh his value against salary‑cap constraints while aiming for a Stanley Cup run.
Penn State's men's ice hockey team has released its 2026‑27 non‑conference schedule, featuring an Ice Breakers Tournament in Connecticut, a home opener against Quinnipiac, and a series of high‑profile Big Ten road and home games.
The university released its full slate of games, beginning with early October matchups against Michigan Tech and Minnesota Duluth, and stretching through February with a final road swing to Ann Arbor.