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The upcoming 2026 draft of the Professional Women’s Hockey League will feature five American Olympic gold medalists, highlight standout collegiate performers, and be broadcast across North America and internationally.
The Nashville Predators announced a blockbuster trade, adding forward Ross Colton and goaltender Isak Posch while parting with draft picks and prospect Magnus Chrona.
Detroit will host the 2026 Professional Women’s Hockey League draft on June 17, featuring the Vancouver Goldeneyes with the first overall pick and a full slate of prospects set to be selected across six rounds.
Joe Pavelski, a 1,300‑game NHL veteran, has spoken with the Toronto Maple Leafs about a head‑coaching vacancy, while the Calgary Wranglers added John Dean to their staff and the Hershey Bears re‑signed forward Jalen Luypen.
At the NHL Combine in Montreal, forward Berkly Catton described himself as a dolphin, sparking buzz about the Canadiens’ unconventional questioning. Meanwhile, Detroit captain Dylan Larkin’s trade request and a charity golf victory by ex‑Kraken players highlight the mix of humor and strategy that defines modern hockey.
The Colorado Avalanche have until June 29 to decide on qualifying offers for six restricted free agents, a group anchored by Jack Drury and complemented by a mix of emerging talent and injury‑plagued prospects.
A weak unrestricted free-agent class is forcing NHL clubs to turn to the trade market, sparking a flurry of moves that could reshape the competitive balance heading into next season.
Molly Engstrom, head coach of the University of Maine women's ice hockey team, has been appointed assistant coach for the league's new Detroit franchise, bringing a decorated playing career and recent collegiate success to the growing PWHL.
Purdue’s men’s basketball team will spend the summer in Vancouver, where they will face a series of college opponents, integrate new players and use the trip to sharpen their game before a grueling March schedule.
UCLA will kick off the 2026‑27 men’s basketball season in Las Vegas against Arizona, a team fresh off a Final Four run, in a game that could define the Bruins’ campaign under coach Mick Cronin.
The Colorado Eagles host a decisive Game 7 against the Chicago Wolves, while the Carolina Hurricanes confront a critical goaltending choice in the Stanley Cup Final. Meanwhile, the Pittsburgh Penguins’ AHL team falls, and Joe Pavelski’s potential move surfaces.
As the 2027 college football season approaches, teams are shaping up with new quarterbacks, defensive overhauls, and surprising attendance trends. Conference forecasts and Hall of Fame ballots add extra intrigue, while the next NCAA game promises fresh gameplay elements.
After terminating his contract with KHL Spartak, veteran goalie Alexandar Georgiev is targeting an NHL comeback, but uncertainty looms over his chances amid a crowded UFA goalie market.
Detroit’s top‑20 center Dylan Larkin has requested a trade, and the Philadelphia Flyers are among the teams eager to acquire him, but the price may prove steep.
Cole Caufield, a former University of Wisconsin hockey player, won the NHL's Lady Byng Trophy for sportsmanship and excellence, setting a new standard for Badgers in the league with 51 goals and helping his Montreal Canadiens reach the Eastern Conference Final.
With the 2026‑27 free‑agency period underway, the NHL’s collective bargaining agreement offers performance bonuses that let teams sign veterans like Patrik Laine and Alex Ovechkin to low‑value contracts. These incentives, however, carry cap‑over penalties if milestones are missed, forcing clubs to balance risk and reward.
Upper Deck’s debut of game‑worn jersey cards for NHL rookies links each card to a player’s jersey number, includes a 1‑of‑1 autographed variation, and will launch on June 3 as part of the 2025‑26 Extended Series.
The U.S. Under-17 Men’s National Team will hold a training camp in Natal, Brazil, from June 1‑11, featuring a 20‑player roster that blends domestic and European talent, and will face Brazil in two friendly matches at the historic Arena das Dunas.
The U.S. Under‑20 Men’s National Team will hold a week‑long camp in Bansko, Bulgaria, where coach Rob Valentino has named a 20‑player roster. The squad will face Georgia U‑21 on June 5 and North Macedonia U‑21 on June 8 at Stadion Hristo Botev in Blagoevgrad, using the experience to advance the federation’s ‘U.S. Way’ development philosophy.
Rudolfs Balcers, captain of Latvia at the 2026 World Hockey Championships, set a national scoring record with seven goals, sparking renewed attention from NHL teams after a three‑year stint with Zurich SC.
The Minnesota Wild are weighing the future of veteran defenseman Jonas Brodin, a move that could reshape the roster and fuel a push for a marquee acquisition.
The Professional Women’s Hockey League’s newest franchise in San Jose is charting a deliberate path to assemble its first roster, a process that unfolds over the next month and is designed to give prospective players a clear voice in where they will play.
The Premier Hockey Federation details a multi‑stage system that will shape rosters for its four new franchises in Detroit, Hamilton, Las Vegas and San Jose ahead of the 2026‑27 season.
From Atlantic Sun newcomers to NBA‑draft hopefuls, former Minnesota Gophers men’s basketball players are carving out new chapters across the country.