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Coach Joe Crawford, who died on June 30, 2026, at 69, spent 43 years shaping history classrooms and basketball programs, leaving behind a family, a community of players, and a legacy of over 400 wins.
After Dusty May accepted the Dallas Mavericks head‑coach position, Michigan promoted Mike Boynton Jr. to interim leader. Trey McKenney’s Instagram pledge and championship heroics signal his intent to anchor the Wolverines’ repeat title run.
Kaden Pitre, a 20‑year‑old centre with OHL experience and NHL draft pedigree, has pledged to join Penn State for the 2026‑27 campaign, where he will anchor a defensive line under coach Guy Gadowsky.
The 2025‑26 Ontario Hockey League season was marked by the death of Commissioner David Branch, blocked expansion plans, and a championship run by the Kitchener Rangers, while a ranking of arenas highlights the league’s fan‑centric metrics.