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The Springfield Thunderbirds will open their 2026‑27 campaign on Oct. 10 against the Laval Rocket, marking 100 years of hockey in the city. Head coach Steve Ott, who guided the club to a playoff run last season, will lead a roster that’s already looking ahead to a full schedule and ticket sales.
Wake Forest’s 2026‑27 non‑conference basketball slate features a handful of modest programs, with only a few teams carrying winning records last season, prompting the ACC powerhouse to rely on dominant performances to avoid a sluggish start.
The Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame in Knoxville welcomed eight new inductees, recognizing players, coaches and administrators whose careers have reshaped the sport.
The 2026 season opens with a September 4 showdown against Western New England and features key matchups against MIT, Husson and other national contenders, underscoring the program’s sustained excellence under Coach Mike Cerasuolo.
The American Hockey League will host its 2026 Team Business Meetings in Grand Rapids, Michigan, featuring keynote speeches, a vendor showcase and the TBS Awards, while highlighting the league’s 90th‑anniversary season and its role as the primary development pathway to the NHL.
From the early 1860s Boston Game to today's global soccer excitement, Boston reflects on history, law, health, and community.
Nicole Ambrose, a veteran coach with a distinguished record at several universities, has been appointed Head Women's Basketball Coach and assistant professor of physical education at Springfield College, promising to build on the program's recent successes.
Junior right‑hander Nick Ambroult blends a unique mental reset strategy with the support of his brother and teammate Max LaMonica, driving North Quincy to a decisive shutout and a upcoming clash with Springfield Central.
A large fight broke out during a youth basketball game at McGee Middle School, leading to the arrest of three adults on breach of peace charges.
A violent altercation at a youth basketball event in Berlin led to the arrest of three adults from Connecticut, who now face legal proceedings.
A winner‑take‑all showdown at Mohegan Sun Arena pits the Wilkes‑Barre/Scranton Penguins against the Springfield Thunderbirds, with historic stakes and a potential historic upset on the line.
Springfield’s 2-0 win ties the Atlantic Division finals at 2-2, with Dillon Dube and Marc-André Gaudet delivering the goals and Georgii Romanov posting a shutout.
The annual Basketball Hall of Fame Classic will take place on Dec. 6 at Springfield’s MassMutual Center, featuring a historic matchup that highlights the city’s deep roots in the sport.
The 2026 Basketball Hall of Fame Classic will feature Wake Forest versus UMass on Dec. 6 in Springfield, Mass., reviving a series that stands tied at 1‑1 and highlighting the fifth‑year tenure of UMass coach Frank Martin.
Northern Michigan University’s Wildcats hockey team launches its 50th anniversary season with a home series against Miami University, marking the start of a year-long celebration of the program’s rich history and future ambitions.
The university revealed a full season of 34 games, including 26 CCHA matchups and 16 home contests, with the season opening against the Minnesota Golden Gophers and culminating in the NCAA Tournament’s Frozen Four in Washington, D.C.
Holly Daigle’s hiring at Winthrop High follows a decorated coaching career at Cony, while Cony prepares to appoint Jenny Evans and Skowhegan faces an open head‑coach vacancy.