
NHL Unveils 2026‑27 Season Schedule with Expanded Games and Global Showcases
The league announced a full slate of 84 games per team, a September 29 start, and a series of international and heritage games that will shape the upcoming season.
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The league announced a full slate of 84 games per team, a September 29 start, and a series of international and heritage games that will shape the upcoming season.

The Sharks' 2026‑27 schedule blends early road trips, a lengthy homestand and high‑profile player appearances that could shape the team's playoff outlook.

The Detroit Red Wings have announced their full 2026‑27 NHL schedule, a season that blends historic milestones with a rigorous travel agenda.

The Philadelphia Flyers turned a modest draft into a noticeable infusion of talent, adding versatile defensemen, offensive leaders and future anchors to a pipeline that now ranks among the league's upper half.

The National Collegiate Hockey Conference announced that 14 Miami University student‑athletes have been added to the 2025‑26 Honor Roll, raising the season total to 20 selections and 12 Distinguished Scholar-Athletes.

The National Collegiate Hockey Conference announced its 2025‑26 Honor Roll, highlighting a historic number of freshman and transfer student‑athletes who have excelled academically, with Western Michigan contributing eight honorees, six of whom achieved Distinguished Scholar-Athlete status.

The Detroit Red Wings are reshaping their identity by adding rugged talent and targeting higher hit totals, a strategy that could lift them up the NHL rankings.

The league's most potent scoring units return with key additions and departures that could define the 2025‑26 AHL season.

The university welcomes a new batch of players, each with junior‑league credentials, as the program looks to translate depth into championship contention.

Mangiapane’s 2025‑26 season yielded just eight goals and 16 points, but the forward is determined to bounce back and help the Blackhawks advance.

Colorado Avalanche may reshape its forward lines by stacking the best six players, a strategy tested previously against the Vegas Golden Knights. The move raises age, role and versatility concerns while opening a path for younger talent.

The Professional Women’s Hockey League’s newest franchise in Detroit is shaping its identity ahead of the inaugural season, assembling a roster that blends veteran savvy with fresh talent.

The latest national club standings highlight top performers and dictate seeding for future USA Field Hockey events.

The University of North Dakota’s hockey program celebrates a record number of players earning NCHC academic honors, with veteran forwards achieving four consecutive Distinguished Scholar‑Athlete awards.

UNC announced its 2026 field hockey schedule, highlighting seven home contests at Karen Shelton Stadium, an ACC Championship run, and a season opener against Michigan and Iowa in the ACC‑Big Ten Challenge.

Freshman forward Nikita Klepov has agreed to a three‑year entry‑level deal with the Anaheim Ducks, skipping his planned year at Michigan State and positioning himself for a potential NHL roster spot.

The Wilkes‑Barre/Scranton Penguins announced the hiring of Ryan Lennon as Video Coach and Morgan Payne as Assistant Equipment Manager, bringing extensive experience from Hockey Canada, the Kingston Frontenacs and the Barrie Colts to the 2026‑27 AHL roster.

The prestigious Pro‑Am tournament runs from July 16 to July 19, showcasing more than two hundred matches across five Massachusetts arenas, with the final showdown scheduled for Sunday, July 19.

Colorado College announced that every eligible player from its 2025‑26 roster has been named to the NCHC Honor Roll, with 13 newcomers joining the recognition.

The Penguins navigate the loss of key veterans, shift their ECHL affiliation, and pin hopes on a top‑10 draft pick as the NHL trade market evolves.

The Minnesota Wild entered the offseason with a sense of déjà vu, marking the second consecutive year that the club’s list of pending moves has stalled at the planning stage. Fans have watched the free‑agent market shift beneath them, hoping that a blockbuster acquisition will finally break the cycle of disappointment.

Declan Farmer’s second ESPY Award for Best Athlete with a Disability capped a career-defining season, while the United States swept Olympic and Paralympic hockey gold, and the New York Knicks added a historic ESPY for Best Team.

The 2026 ESPY Awards celebrated historic achievements across Paralympic and Olympic hockey, highlighting Declan Farmer’s groundbreaking records, the New York Knicks’ championship legacy, and standout performances by U.S. athletes.

The Springfield Hockey Heritage Society will host Hockeyday on July 25 at the Better Living Center, featuring former players, vintage displays and exclusive merchandise to commemorate a century of hockey in the region.