Hockey Night in Canada to Move Behind a Paywall, Ending a Canadian Tradition
Starting next season, the iconic Hockey Night in Canada will no longer be free on CBC, moving exclusively to Sportsnet behind a subscription barrier.
Jun 16, 2026
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Six Student-Athletes Earn Academic All-District Honors
The College Sports Communicators have announced the latest Academic All-District Women's At-Large Team, highlighting six student-athletes who excel in both the classroom and competition.
Jun 16, 2026
CBC ends seven‑decade NHL broadcast run as Sportsnet takes over
CBC announced it will stop airing NHL games after more than 70 years, turning the Saturday night slot over to a new Canadian‑athlete focused show while Sportsnet assumes exclusive broadcast rights.
Jun 16, 2026
Finn Sears’ Breakout Season Signals Bright Outlook for 2027 NHL Draft
Finn Sears, a standout winger from Medford, Massachusetts, posted 35 points in 55 games with the U.S. NTDP and is committed to Boston College, positioning him as a top prospect for the 2027 NHL Draft.
Jun 16, 2026
CBC to End 74‑Year NHL Broadcast Tradition After Deal With Sportsnet
After more than seven decades of bringing NHL games to Canadian homes, CBC announced it will no longer air the league’s contests, ending a historic partnership that began in 1952.
Jun 16, 2026
CSC Honors Top Student‑Athletes with Academic All‑America Awards
Three junior field hockey standouts from the United States and the Netherlands earn CSC Academic All‑America honors, highlighting excellence in both scholarship and sport.
Jun 16, 2026
Hockey Night in Canada to Leave CBC After 75‑Year Run
The iconic Saturday night hockey broadcast will not air on CBC for the 2026‑27 season, ending a decades‑long partnership and signaling a major realignment of NHL rights in Canada.
Jun 16, 2026
CBC Bids Farewell to Hockey Night in Canada After 74 Years
CBC announced that it will end its long‑standing broadcast of NHL games after the current season, ending a 74‑year tradition, and will replace Hockey Night in Canada with a new Saturday primetime show featuring Canadian athletes.
Jun 16, 2026
France Secures 4-1 Victory Over United States in Cape Town
France defeated the United States 4-1 in the final pool game of the 2026 FIH Hockey Nations Cup in Cape Town, capitalizing on penalty corners after a tied first half.
Jun 16, 2026
Wild’s Aggressive Summer and the Babcock Controversy
The Minnesota Wild are poised for a busy summer, Marcus Johansson heads back to Sweden, Michael McCarron signs a long‑term deal, and the league investigates Mike Babcock's short‑lived coaching stint with the Blue Jackets.
Jun 16, 2026
Two Hartford Field Hockey Seniors Earn Academic All-District Honors
Mikayla Mathews and Sara Costa earn College Sports Communicators Academic All-District honors, highlighting academic and athletic excellence for the Hartford Hawks.
Jun 16, 2026
The End of an Era: Hockey Night in Canada Leaves CBC After 70 Years
A historic broadcasting partnership concludes as Rogers secures a 12‑year, $11‑billion agreement to cover all NHL games across multiple platforms, leaving the future of the iconic Hockey Night in Canada brand uncertain.
Jun 16, 2026
Boston Fleet Acquires Ella Huber in Pre‑Draft Trade with PWHL Detroit
Boston secures forward Ella Huber and a third‑round pick, while Detroit receives two mid‑round selections, setting the stage for the upcoming draft in Detroit.
Jun 16, 2026
Boston University Announces 2026‑27 Women’s Ice Hockey Schedule
Boston University's women's ice hockey program has released its complete 2026‑27 schedule, highlighting home games at Walter Brown Arena, a season‑opening series at Wisconsin, and the first‑ever Ice Breaker Tournament hosted by BU.
Jun 16, 2026
Florida Everblades Capture 2026 ECHL Kelly Cup in Double‑Overtime Thriller
The Florida Everblades secured the 2026 Kelly Cup with a 5‑4 victory over the Kansas City Mavericks in double overtime, completing a championship run that defied home‑ice expectations.
Jun 16, 2026
Penguins Launch Science Champions Program for Appalachian Elementary Schools
A new partnership brings hockey‑inspired science kits and teacher support to under‑resourced schools in West Virginia and Pennsylvania, targeting second‑ and third‑graders this fall.
Jun 16, 2026
Five Shippensburg University Field Hockey Stars Earn 2026 Academic All-District Honors
Five members of Shippensburg University's field hockey team have been recognized as 2026 Division II Academic All-District At-Large honorees, highlighting a rare blend of scholarly achievement and athletic dedication.
Jun 16, 2026
CBC Ends Its 72‑Year Legacy of NHL Broadcasts, Rogers Takes Over
After nearly eight decades of bringing hockey into Canadian homes, the CBC will stop broadcasting NHL games after the current season. Rogers will continue Hockey Night in Canada on Sportsnet under a landmark 12‑year agreement.
Jun 16, 2026
UMass Bolsters 2026‑27 Roster with Finnish Defenseman Samu Alalauri
Finnish defenseman Samu Alalauri joins the University of Massachusetts for the 2026‑27 season, bringing size, award‑winning performance and international experience.
Jun 16, 2026
The End of an Era: Hockey Night in Canada Leaves CBC After Decades on Air
For the first time, Hockey Night in Canada will not air on the CBC this fall, ending a legacy that shaped Canadian sports culture for generations.
Jun 16, 2026
Fairfield University Hockey: A Program’s Past, Present, and Prospects
An in‑depth look at Fairfield University’s hockey legacy, its 2003 shutdown, and the hurdles facing a possible return to the ice.
Jun 16, 2026
Lukashenko Slams Overstaffing at Dynamo Hockey Club
President Aliaksandr Lukashenka denounced excessive staffing at the Dynama hockey club and called for efficiency, prompting a government‑wide inspection of all sports clubs.
Jun 16, 2026
IUP Student-Athletes Earn Academic All-District Honors
Seven Indiana University of Pennsylvania athletes were named to the College Sports Communicators Academic All-District team, highlighting outstanding academic performance alongside competitive success.
Jun 16, 2026
Hockey Night in Canada exits CBC after 75‑year run
The iconic Saturday night broadcast will leave the CBC after nearly seven decades, as Rogers retains the Hockey Night in Canada brand following an expired licensing agreement.
Jun 16, 2026