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Chad Kolarik's appointment brings a wealth of professional and developmental experience to Minnesota State, where he will help sustain the program's recent championship pedigree.
The city’s DECC Arena will lose its ice sheet next winter, threatening youth hockey tournaments and the economic boost they bring. With surrounding communities investing heavily in sports facilities, Duluth’s council faces a critical choice.
A look at the attributes and early draft projections that have placed Carson Carels among the most anticipated blue‑liners of the 2026 class.
Zach Werenski’s second consecutive First All-Star selection and Norris Trophy award cement his legacy as the Blue Jackets’ most prolific defenseman.
The 2025‑26 NHL First All‑Star Team was announced by the Professional Hockey Writers Association, highlighting Jason Robertson’s second nomination and the historic achievements of players like Connor McDavid and Andrei Vasilevskiy.
Cale Makar and Nathan MacKinnon were celebrated for their outstanding 2025‑26 seasons, earning All‑Star selections and contributing to Canada’s silver medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
The annual PHATS/SPHEM Hockey Summit brings together equipment managers, trainers, and medical personnel for a six‑day event on Marco Island, Florida, featuring record vendor participation, mandatory NHL attendance, and a focus on injury prevention.
Utah Mammoth forward Michael Carcone is set to host the inaugural Carcone Cup, a youth hockey tournament designed to nurture the next generation of players in the state.
Alex Ovechkin, still celebrating his historic goal milestone, is on vacation in Turkey where he signed 1,600 cards for Upper Deck, a promotion highlighted by his wife Nastya Ovechkina’s Instagram Story. The signing effort ties into broader memorabilia campaigns and a pending decision on his NHL return.
Beckett Sennecke’s breakout season earns him a spot on the All‑Rookie Team and fuels Anaheim’s playoff push.
Christine Bumstead, a trailblazing coach with deep roots in Canadian university hockey, has been named the new head coach of the Seattle Torrent, tasked with leading the franchise in the Professional Women's Hockey League.
Michaela Bahl, a St. Paul official, has been named the MSHSL Girls Hockey Official of the Year, recognizing years of dedication across collegiate, IIHF and high‑school competitions.
The 2025‑26 junior hockey season highlighted the rise of New England prospects, with the South Shore Kings securing the Dineen Cup and individual awards celebrating standout performances.
The Moose Jaw Warriors acquire 17-year-old defenceman Griffin Darby from the Portland Winterhawks, surrendering several future draft picks.
The Carolina Hurricanes secured a 4‑2 win over the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 5, putting them one triumph away from the 2026 Stanley Cup. Captain Jordan Staal extended his goal streak to five games, while Andrei Svechnikov and Sebastian Aho contributed power‑play goals and a decisive strike. Goaltender Brandon Bussi turned in a strong performance, and a win in Game 6 would make the Hurricanes the first team in over a decade to overcome a 2‑1 series deficit in the Final.
An 18‑year‑old defenseman’s unprecedented rookie campaign has secured the Calder Memorial Trophy in a unanimous vote, cementing his place among the franchise’s most celebrated newcomers.
A six‑day gathering on Marco Island, Florida, unites hockey’s key operational figures for education, certification updates, and safety discussions, with mandatory NHL attendance and a growing roster of vendors and league officials.
The annual PHATS/SPHEM Hockey Summit brings together the league’s essential support staff in Florida, where the Buffalo Sabres’ head equipment manager highlighted the event’s pivotal role.
The summit, held on Marco Island, Florida, gathers over 700 professionals from the hockey world to share knowledge, update certifications and shape player safety standards.
The 2026 Calder Cup Finals open with Game 1 between the Chicago Wolves and Toronto Marlies, two teams that defied regular‑season expectations to reach the championship.
Scouting reports, statistical highlights and draft projections converge on Gavin McKenna, the Whitehorse‑born forward whose NCAA breakout has put him at the centre of the 2026 NHL Draft conversation.
The Brantford Bulldogs have announced the addition of forward Xavier Lieb, a Penn State recruit and USHL All‑Academic honoree, ahead of the upcoming season.
Doug Grandy, a firefighter from Fredericton, received the NHL’s Willie O’Ree Community Hero Award for founding Rink Rebels, a program that provides inclusive hockey training for girls, and for developing a spinoff leadership program aimed at empowering young women.
An in‑depth look at the NHL playoffs, focusing on the Carolina Hurricanes, Vegas Golden Knights, and the award races that shape the postseason narrative.