Kyle Makaric Joins Erie Otters as Assistant Coach
The Erie Otters announced the hiring of Kyle Makaric as their new Assistant Coach, bringing a decorated coaching résumé that includes two CCHL titles and a 2023 Coach of the Year award.
Jun 17, 2026
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Ontario Reign’s Roster Outlook: Who Stays and Who Goes
With 13 players set to become free agents, the Reign must balance performance, contract status and depth needs to shape a competitive lineup for next season.
Jun 17, 2026
PWHL Announces 2025‑26 Award Winners at Detroit Ceremony
The Professional Women's Hockey League honored its brightest stars in Detroit, recognizing record‑setting performances, rookie breakthroughs and impactful community work.
Jun 16, 2026
The Long Road: Reflections on the 2025-26 NHL Season
A look at the Penguins' grueling schedule, shifting rebuild thoughts, and the broader storylines that defined the 2025-26 season.
Jun 15, 2026
Carolina Hurricanes Capture Stanley Cup in Dominant Playoff Run
The Hurricanes finished the postseason with a 16‑3 record, blending veteran leadership, aggressive offense and stellar goaltending to win the Cup, while trade rumors swirl around several NHL franchises.
Jun 15, 2026
Rod Brind’Amour Etches His Name in NHL History with Historic Stanley Cup Double
Rod Brind'Amour captured his second Stanley Cup with the Carolina Hurricanes, first as a player and now as head coach, joining an elite group of NHL figures who have achieved the feat with the same team.
Jun 15, 2026
Rod Brind’Amour Leads Hurricanes to Historic Stanley Cup Triumph
From a January trade in 2000 to a 3‑0 sweep of the Golden Knights in 2026, Rod Brind'Amour’s rise from player to coach and champion rewrites the Hurricanes’ story.
Jun 15, 2026
Rod Brind’Amour Leads Hurricanes to Historic Stanley Cup Victory
Rod Brind'Amour's dual role as player‑turned‑coach culminates in a Stanley Cup triumph, cementing his place among a select group of NHL legends.
Jun 15, 2026
Preliminary 2026/27 Women’s Hockey Roster Unveiled
The newly released roster lists players alphabetically, detailing their positions, ages, classes, heights and hometowns, highlighting a blend of experience and youthful energy.
Jun 14, 2026
Shiann Darkangelo Secures Third Pro Championship with Montreal Victoire
The Brighton-born star captured her third championship in three different leagues, highlighting the PWHL’s record‑breaking attendance and expanding footprint.
Jun 14, 2026
Canadian Defenseman Keaton Verhoeff Makes Leap to NCAA, Eyes Future NHL Leadership
At 17, Keaton Verhoeff left the Western Hockey League and stepped onto the ice for the University of North Dakota, helping the Fighting Hawks reach the Frozen Four and earning a spot on Canada’s 2026 World Junior roster.
Jun 14, 2026
OHL Draft Returns to In-Person Format After 26 Years, Oshawa Selects Cloutier First Overall
The 2026 OHL Priority Selection made a historic return to in-person drafting in Kingston, Ontario, with 301 prospects chosen, including the Oshawa Generals' first-overall selection of Kane Cloutier.
Jun 13, 2026
NHL Awards Shift to Playoff Spotlight, Highlighting Key Trophy Contests
The NHL’s traditional awards gala has been replaced by a staggered rollout that unfolds across the Stanley Cup Playoffs, spotlighting the Hart, Norris, Calder and other trophies while the postseason reshapes narratives.
Jun 12, 2026
AHL Announces Officiating Crew for 2026 Calder Cup Finals
The American Hockey League revealed the ten on‑ice officials who will manage the 2026 Calder Cup Finals, the championship series of the league, which opens at Allstate Arena with the Chicago Wolves hosting the Toronto Marlies.
Jun 12, 2026
Top 12 PWHL Draft Goaltenders Poised to Shape the League
The upcoming 2026 PWHL Draft will bring a deep pool of goaltending talent, as four new franchises join the league and teams seek reliable last‑line defense.
Jun 12, 2026
OHL Scholarships Celebrate Academic Excellence Among Graduating Players
The Ontario Hockey League announced that a record 268 graduates earned scholarships for the 2025‑26 academic year, highlighting the league’s dual commitment to athletic and scholarly achievement.
Jun 11, 2026
Matt McIlvane Named Assistant Coach of the Boston Bruins
The Bruins add a seasoned coach with international championship experience to their staff.
Jun 11, 2026
Calgary Flames’ 37-Year Cup Drought Among NHL’s Longest
The Calgary Flames have gone 37 years without a Stanley Cup, ranking sixth in the league's longest droughts, while other Original Six teams endure even lengthier waits.
Jun 9, 2026
Hamilton’s Foundational Five Set the Stage for PWHL Expansion
The Professional Women's Hockey League's newest franchise in Hamilton has locked in its first five foundational players, blending leadership, Olympic experience and elite talent to launch a competitive squad.
Jun 8, 2026
Elijah St. John Set to Bolster Purdue Football Defense
Elijah St. John, a 6‑foot‑2, 300‑pound defensive tackle from Ottawa, Ontario, joins Purdue University’s football program after a standout college career at Long Island University.
Jun 8, 2026
Hilary Knight Joins Detroit’s Inaugural PWHL Team in Landmark Deal
Five‑time U.S. Olympian Hilary Knight is set to make history as she joins Detroit’s brand‑new Professional Women’s Hockey League franchise, a move that underscores the league’s rapid expansion and the city’s growing commitment to women’s sports.
Jun 8, 2026
Flyers Eye Trade of Rasmus Ristolainen Ahead of Summer Moves
The Philadelphia Flyers are exploring a potential trade of veteran defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen this summer, drawing attention from the Ottawa Senators and Montreal Canadiens. Young talent added by Philadelphia adds pressure on Ristolainen, whose injury history appears behind him, while prospects like Michael Hage and David Reinbacher could be part of a fair return.
Jun 7, 2026
Nick Cousins Eyes Multi-Year Deal with Ottawa Senators After Breakout Season
After a strong second season with the Ottawa Senators, Nick Cousins is poised to negotiate a new deal that could double his current salary and extend his stay in the capital.
Jun 6, 2026
Hockey Game Brew Launches to Fund Roger Foley’s Independent Home Care
Disability advocate Roger Foley and Life Care Network Inc. have introduced Hockey Game Brew, a hockey‑themed coffee brand and merchandise line that funds Foley's home care and aims to help others with disabilities.
Jun 4, 2026