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Forward Mathieu Bizier has agreed to a new contract with the Trois‑Rivières Lions, bringing his proven offensive spark and Quebec roots back to the lineup for the upcoming season.
The DMV Girls Hockey Weekend returns this September, offering a free entry point for young girls to experience the sport at 18 rinks across the region, supported by a $32,991 grant from the Monumental Sports & Entertainment Foundation and aligned with USA Hockey’s Try Hockey for Free program.
Adam and Justin Hall, twin alumni of the University of Alberta, have agreed to join the South Carolina Stingrays for the 2026‑27 season, bringing a shared offensive pedigree to the ECHL affiliate.
Connor Hellebuyck's future with the Winnipeg Jets is the focus of intense trade speculation, with analysts weighing a potential move before training camp.
Colorado Avalanche’s top-six forwards, including Jaden Schwartz and Brock Nelson, are poised to prove themselves in expanded roles.
The Michigan High School Athletic Association has added field hockey to its sports lineup, with teams clustered in Ann Arbor, Grand Rapids, and Oakland County. Ann Arbor Pioneer won the first championship, and a free festival on July 30 will feature scrimmages and championship games for youth and high school players.
The Athletic’s recent feature dissects the most notorious villains across the league, spotlighting figures like Patrick Roy, Darren McCarty and Todd Bertuzzi, and exploring how their actions shaped team dynamics and fan perceptions.
Michigan’s high school field hockey sees its first champion as Ann Arbor Pioneer lifts the inaugural trophy, while a regional festival on July 30 invites players of all ages to experience the sport.
Syracuse University announces Brian Idalski as its new women's hockey head coach, highlighting his track record at UND, the Professional Women's Hockey League, and his role in recruiting Olympic medalists.
The New York Islanders have signed 18‑year‑old defenseman Malte Gustafsson to a three‑year entry‑level contract after a standout season in the SHL and a gold‑medal performance with Sweden's U18 team.
The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed forward Nicholas Robertson to a two‑year, $3.25 million AAV contract, eliminating a scheduled arbitration hearing and finalizing a trade that sent the 2025‑26 16‑goal scorer from Toronto to Pittsburgh.
The New York Islanders have agreed to a three-year entry-level contract with defenseman Malte Gustafsson, the 13th overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, highlighting his size, SHL experience and international achievements.
The Stevens Point Area Senior High announced Landon Dehnel as its new varsity boys hockey head coach, recognizing his deep roots in the program and commitment to student‑athletes.
The Pittsburgh Penguins are leveraging a contract talks with Nick Robertson to facilitate a potential trade for his brother Jason, whose arbitration hearing looms on July 25.
After trading away Parker Wotherspoon and forgoing a re‑sign of Ryan Shea, the Pittsburgh Penguins are exploring free‑agent options to shore up their left‑handed defense. Carson Soucy, a veteran known for his rugged play and penalty‑kill expertise, emerges as a potential fit.
Former Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Radko Gudas has signed a six‑year, $9 million contract with the Florida Panthers, a deal notable for its low $1.5 million average cap hit and its potential to shape the team’s defensive outlook.
The Washington Capitals, their players and the Monumental Sports & Entertainment Foundation raised over $1.8 million for charity during the 2025‑26 season, supporting schools, hospitals, military families and wish‑granting organizations through a diverse slate of initiatives.
The Philadelphia Flyers announced a new collaboration with the Greater Philadelphia YMCA that brings the Flyers Hooked on Hockey program to summer camps across the region. The initiative, overseen by the Flyers Alumni and the team’s Community Relations department, introduces elementary-aged children to ball hockey through hands‑on clinics.
At 20 years old, the fourth‑best center on the top‑100 prospect list is set to become a key piece of Boston’s roster in the coming seasons.
The Athletic’s senior prospect analyst Scott Wheeler has released his latest top‑100 list of NHL prospects, featuring two Boston Bruins first‑rounders whose college performances signal a promising future for the franchise
The New York Islanders have agreed to a three‑year entry‑level contract with 2026 first‑round pick Malte Gustafsson, an 18‑year‑old Swedish defenseman who will complete one more season with HV71 before transitioning to the NHL organization.
Trey Flesch, a Lindenwood University alumnus and former national championship goaltender, has been named assistant coach of the women's hockey team for the 2026‑27 season after stints at Mercyhurst University and the University of Maine.
Macklin Celebrini’s breakout season earns him the honor of covering EA Sports’ NHL 27, marking a milestone in the franchise’s history.
After arbitration and a trade from the Toronto Maple Leafs, Robertson inked a $6.5 million, two-year contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins, a move that reshapes roster plans for both teams.