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The Montreal Canadiens have signed forwards Jared Davidson and Hunter McKown to one-year, two-way contracts for the 2026-27 season, adding depth and experience to the roster.
Université Laval is launching a new U SPORTS women's hockey program, the Rouge et Or, which will join the RSEQ league. The team has announced its inaugural roster, featuring players like Isabella Llewellyn Jollie and Ericka Gagnon. The Rouge et Or will play their first exhibition game on September 11 and their regular season opener on October 16 against the reigning national champions from Montreal.
The Montreal Canadiens organization announced Daniel Jacob as the new head coach of the Laval Rocket, citing his deep player-development background and alignment with the team’s values.
The American Hockey League has released its 2026‑27 schedule, featuring 32 teams, 72 games each and a slate of milestone celebrations, including the league‑wide 90‑year tribute on November 7 and the Cleveland Monsters’ upcoming All‑Star Classic.
In a recent transaction, the Utah Mammoth acquired forward Joshua Roy from the Montreal Canadiens, sending defenseman Max Szuber the other way. The move highlights rising talent and roster reshuffling.
Montreal sends William Trudeau to New York in exchange for Brett Berard, a promising forward with a strong AHL record.
The Islanders announce Pascal Dupuis as their new Director of Player Development, highlighting his extensive playing career, ownership stake in the Shawinigan Cataractes, and the endorsement of General Manager Mathieu Darche.
The Toronto Marlies clinched the 2026 Calder Cup with a 4-3 victory over the Chicago Wolves, completing a comeback from a 2-0 series deficit and becoming just the third AHL team to win five series in a single playoff year.
Pascal Vincent, now an assistant coach with the Seattle Kraken, looks back on a challenging season with the Columbus Blue Jackets, his resurgence in Laval, and his hopes for a turnaround in Seattle.
The Seattle Kraken announced the hiring of Pascal Vincent as assistant coach and Patrik Allvin as vice president and assistant general manager, hoping the new leadership will spark a resurgence.
The Kraken announced new appointments that aim to accelerate the team’s competitive trajectory.
The Kraken announced the hiring of Patrik Allvin as vice president and assistant general manager, alongside Pascal Vincent as assistant coach, bringing a wealth of NHL experience and a shared vision for building a competitive team.
The Players’ Association of the Professional Women’s Hockey League released comprehensive salary figures for the upcoming season, detailing base pay only and excluding any performance bonuses. Minimum salary stands at $37,131.50, with 17 players earning that amount, while the average team payroll sits near $58,350. Champion bonuses and top‑paid player contracts further illustrate the league’s financial dynamics.
The Montreal Victoire overcame the Minnesota Frost in a five‑game semifinal that featured hat tricks, ejections, triple‑overtime drama and a sudden illness postponement, securing their first ever finals appearance against the Ottawa Charge.
The Minnesota Frost saw their Walter Cup title defense close with a 2‑1 loss to the Montréal Victoire in Game 5, a match delayed by illness concerns but still delivering dramatic moments.
The league delayed a playoff game in Montreal due to an unspecified illness affecting players, later rescheduling it for Tuesday evening. The winner will face the Ottawa Charge, with Minnesota aiming for its third consecutive championship.