
Evan Gold Joins Islanders’ AHL Affiliate in Hamilton as Assistant GM and GM
The New York Islanders' AHL team in Hamilton appoints Evan Gold as assistant general manager and GM, highlighting his extensive NHL background and academic credentials.
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The New York Islanders' AHL team in Hamilton appoints Evan Gold as assistant general manager and GM, highlighting his extensive NHL background and academic credentials.

The university’s men’s soccer program has added a ten‑player signing class, each bringing distinct achievements from youth internationals to collegiate breakthroughs, as the coaching staff looks to blend skill with academic excellence.

Savannah DeVarney and Heather Long discuss their journeys, the support of family and colleagues, and the upcoming 2026 WMH World Cup in the Netherlands.

The Laval Rocket announced the appointment of Daniel Jacob as its new head coach, highlighting his extensive playing and coaching pedigree.

The Montreal Canadiens have named Daniel Jacob as the new head coach of the AHL’s Laval Rocket, tapping a Quebec native with deep roots in the organization and a diverse coaching résumé.

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.

Two former McGill Redmen standouts, Alexandre and Mathieu Gagnon, have signed professional contracts with Nice, bringing a Quebec‑born duo to the French top‑tier league.

Marc Messier, who died at 78, left an indelible mark on Quebec culture through his iconic hockey roles, his co‑created stage play ‘Broue’, and his lifelong passion for the sport.

Rylen Bourguet, a multi‑sport star from Salpointe Catholic, has signed with the World Flag Series professional league, set to debut in Tampa this July.

James George Aylwin Creighton, a McGill University alumnus, is celebrated as the founding father of ice hockey. His 1875 indoor game in Montreal, rulemaking, and diverse professional life left a lasting imprint on the sport and Canadian cultural history.

The award, part of the Montreal Canadiens Scholarship Program, includes a $4,000 bursary, mentorship and admission to the Aléo Foundation’s Leadership Program.

Olympic gold medallist and Hockey Hall of Fame inductee Kim St‑Pierre will be awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Ottawa, recognizing her trailblazing impact on sport and society.