
Shawn Carrier climbs Colorado Avalanche’ Top 25 Under 25
Colorado Avalanche’s latest Top 25 Under 25 ranking spotlights 19‑year‑old forward Shawn Carrier, whose blend of grit and scoring talent has turned heads across the organization.
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Colorado Avalanche’s latest Top 25 Under 25 ranking spotlights 19‑year‑old forward Shawn Carrier, whose blend of grit and scoring talent has turned heads across the organization.

Jaxon Bellamy, a hometown defenseman from Hampton, New Brunswick, has agreed to a new deal that keeps him with the Maine Mariners through the 2025‑26 ECHL season, bringing back his +23 rating and 19 points from a standout rookie year.

Jack Plandowski, a 5‑10, 174‑pound forward from Halifax, has signed with the University of Alaska Fairbanks, bringing a 79‑point season and coach‑approved work ethic to the Nanooks.

Cavalry FC will defend its playoff spot against Supra du Québec, a team riding a two‑match away winning streak, with the match slated for prime time on FOX Soccer Plus and Fubo.
Winnipeg will become the seventh franchise of the Northern Super League, a professional women's soccer competition that launched in 2025 with clubs in Calgary, Halifax, Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto and Vancouver. Former Canada international Desiree Scott is among the co‑founders of the Winnipeg team.

The Edmonton Oilers enter the 2026‑27 campaign with a three‑man rotation that could redefine the franchise’s defensive identity.

Valparaiso University’s men’s basketball team will play two exhibition games in Nassau, The Bahamas, as part of the Baha Mar Hoops Summer League, marking the first overseas tour under head coach Roger Powell Jr.

Justin Barron has agreed to a $1.575 million, one‑year contract with the Nashville Predators, bringing a blend of physical tools and proven international experience to the roster.

Dozens of children from Mulgrave Park laced up skates and grabbed sticks in a community‑driven street hockey session that combined skill training, equipment provision and a tribute to the first African Nova Scotian NHL player.

The Bruins have added Swiss forward Attilio Biasca on a $980,000 annual cap hit, a move that could reshape their depth heading into next season.

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.

Mathieu Taillefer has pledged to join the University of Massachusetts hockey program for the 2026‑27 season, bringing a proven two‑way game and leadership experience to the roster.

Romance writer Rachel Reid blends comedy, sport and love in a series now streaming on HBO Max, drawing 10 million viewers per episode and over 1.3 million books sold