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Oscar Hemming, a 17‑year‑old winger from Vaasa, Finland, was selected by the Columbus Blue Jackets in the 2026 NHL Draft and has already begun to turn heads at Boston College.
Selected by the Columbus Blue Jackets in the 2026 NHL Draft, Oscar Hemming is set to return to Boston College for another year, bringing elite puck control and physicality to the Eagles’ roster.
The NHL is considering a $3.5 billion expansion into Texas, weighing Houston or Austin as host cities under an agreement with billionaire Dan Friedkin and his family.
The Wild are targeting top talent like Dylan Larkin while navigating a depleted farm system and limited draft assets.
In recent Bahamas planning sessions, Minnesota Wild GM Craig Leipold and coach John Hynes weighed trade possibilities for center Dylan Larkin, evaluated free‑agent wingers, and weighed the need for a backup netminder after Filip Gustavsson’s surgery.
Ryan Ricci, a rising star in baseball coaching, has been named the new pitching coach for Grand Canyon University’s Lopes, bringing a blend of professional experience and academic insight to the program.
With a potent offense led by quarterback Keali'i Ah Yat and running back Eli Gillman, the University of Montana hopes to translate preseason hype into a national championship.
The University of Minnesota announces its 2026‑27 women's hockey schedule, featuring 18 home games at Ridder Arena, a showcase event, and key matchups against Wisconsin, Ohio State and others.
After eight years at the helm, Kingsbury steps down while Ryan takes a PWHL role, prompting Hockey Canada to rethink oversight amid a rapidly evolving women's hockey landscape.
Hockey Canada is searching for a new general manager and coach for the national women's team after Gina Kingsbury and Troy Ryan stepped down, a shift driven by the rapid expansion of the Professional Women’s Hockey League.
Evgeni Malkin’s future remains tied to the Penguins, while the Minnesota Wild’s search for a top‑line center raises questions about cap space and roster strategy.
The Dutch will begin the 2026 season with three straight road contests against Gustavus Adolphus, Northwestern and Belhaven before returning home for a key conference matchup.
Michigan State University's hockey program is projected to field a 2026-27 roster that could set a new benchmark for draft talent in college hockey, with up to nine players potentially selected in the first round of the NHL draft.