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After a injury‑marred yet statistically strong 2023‑24 season, forward Bennett MacArthur has agreed to a new deal with the Jacksonville Icemen, marking his fifth year in the league and continuing a trans‑Atlantic career that began in the QMJHL.
A $1.975 million grant from New York State, matched by alumni contributions, will modernize locker rooms, offices and fan amenities at Russell Sage Rink, the nation’s oldest continuously operating college rink, ahead of a October 2026 construction start.
Councilman Lou Imbroto announces a new hockey program for children aged 8 to 16, featuring training camps, league play and community‑focused clinics starting September 27, 2026.
The Finnish national team revealed its lineup for the first stop of the Women’s Euro Hockey Tour, featuring a mix of returning Olympians, PWHL standouts and promising new faces.
Netflix announces its upcoming teen hockey drama "The Sticks," starring Michelle Monaghan as Harper Sullivan, a widow coaching a small‑town team, set to debut in 2027.
The Dallas Stars have selected engineering firm HNTB as the lead designer for a planned arena in Plano, Texas, envisioning a space that extends beyond game days into a vibrant community destination.
The Philadelphia Flyers have loaned 20‑year‑old center Jack Berglund to SHL club Farjestad BK, giving the promising Swede additional ice time before a potential NHL roster spot.
A breakout performance in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs has thrust Porter Martone into the conversation for the NHL’s top rookie honor, potentially making him the first Flyers player to claim the Calder Trophy.
During a recent concert, Billy Strings was hit on the head by an unidentified object. Rather than dwell on the incident, he responded with humor, wearing a hockey helmet while performing, a move that resonated with the audience and highlighted the growing concerns around fan conduct at live shows.
Rasmus Dahlin’s 2025‑26 campaign, marked by a third‑place Norris Trophy finish and a 74‑point season, helped the Buffalo Sabres snap a 15‑year playoff drought. With a long‑term contract and a trajectory that points toward the Hockey Hall of Fame, his rise is reshaping the franchise’s outlook.
Philadelphia’s move aims to accelerate Berglund’s development by returning him to the Swedish Hockey League for another season.
During a three‑night engagement at the Fishers Event Center, Billy Strings faced an unexpected projectile, responded with a playful hockey helmet, and used the shows to spotlight his latest album.
A Harvard‑trained outsider and a New Jersey native are rewriting the playbook, challenging decades of tradition in the world’s most insular hockey league.
The Walleye have secured the services of forwards Johnny Waldron and Mitch Lewandowski through the 2026‑27 season, adding depth and experience to the team.
Both players have signed contracts that will keep them in Toledo through the upcoming season, bringing a mix of scoring, physical play and collegiate pedigree.
Set to premiere in 2027, *The Sticks* explores loss, love and the bonds of a small hockey community through the eyes of a newly appointed team owner.
Netflix’s upcoming YA series *The Sticks* follows Harper Sullivan as she inherits her late husband’s hockey team in a Minnesota town, exploring grief, community and the hopes of young athletes.
Single‑game tickets for the Florida Panthers' 2026‑27 season go on sale to the public on Aug. 13 at 10 a.m. ET, with exclusive early access for newsletter subscribers and a free LED rally towel at the season‑opening game.
Colorado Avalanche’s 22‑year‑old forward Matthew DiMarsico cracks the Top 25 Under 25, blending defensive discipline with offensive flair as he aims for a breakout season.
After posting career‑best numbers in the 2025‑26 ECHL season, forward Brandon Osmundson is set to return to the Norfolk Admirals for the 2026‑27 campaign, bringing a proven scoring touch and deep familiarity with the club.
From bigger roles and leadership chances to financial perks and degree pathways, college hockey offers a unique blend of development and lifestyle that many players now prefer over early professional moves.
The Brantford Bulldogs have added Cullen McCrate, a physically imposing and offensively talented defenseman, to their roster. His recent draft pick by the Boston Bruins and proven leadership signal a promising future for the rebuilt team.
From Prince Albert’s hockey rinks to the AHL’s Wilkes‑Barre/Scranton Penguins, Gabe Klassen is set to debut with the Utica Comets, where he hopes to blend his love of the game with new off‑ice pursuits.
The 18‑year‑old forward, a fourth‑round pick of the Sabres, will skip a year in the QMJHL to begin his college career at Boston College, where coaches hope the next two or three seasons will shape him into an NHL‑ready center.