
Ryan Lomberg Signs Two‑Year Deal with Columbus Blue Jackets
The Blue Jackets have locked in Ryan Lomberg for two more seasons, adding a proven Cup winner and a hard‑hitting presence to their roster.
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The Blue Jackets have locked in Ryan Lomberg for two more seasons, adding a proven Cup winner and a hard‑hitting presence to their roster.

Seventeen-year-old Anthony Thomas-Maroon, son of Stanley Cup champion Pat Maroon, receives an invitation to the Tampa Bay Lightning development camp, where he will train under his father's guidance and aim to translate his USHL experience into a professional future.

The Tampa Bay Lightning's 2026 Development Camp opened on Monday, featuring player testing, skating work and a mix of drafted prospects and invitees, with veteran coaches providing mentorship ahead of a public 3‑on‑3 tournament.

The Columbus Blue Jackets have secured forward Jack Williams with a two‑year, two‑way contract through 2027‑28, rewarding his strong AHL performance and promising NHL development.

The 2026 NHL Draft saw Boston College produce six draftees, highlighted by Oscar Hemming’s 14th‑overall pick and impressive performances from Mutryn, Berzkalns, Murnieks, Henriquez and Cameron.

The Avalanche tied a franchise draft record by selecting nine players, spanning defense, forward and goaltender positions, each bringing distinct achievements and pathways to the professional ranks.

The first round of the 2026 NHL Draft featured Boston University alumni Caleb Malhotra and Tynan Lawrence, each joining NHL clubs with notable family connections and collegiate achievements.

Miami Hockey announced the addition of forward Chuck Blanchard, a West Hartford native who spent the past season with the Muskegon Lumberjacks of the USHL, bolstering the team’s depth ahead of the 2026‑27 campaign.

Branko Vukas, a defenseman from Dyer, Indiana, will join the Miami RedHawks for the 2026‑27 season after a standout career in the USHL and NAHL.

The Windsor Spitfires have secured forward Ty Bergeron, a highly touted prospect from Flat Rock, Michigan, adding depth and offensive firepower to their lineup.

Brent Solomon scored the opening goal for the Sioux Falls Stampede in the championship series, delivering a power‑play strike that put the team ahead. Carter Bear’s sudden‑death goal gave the Everett Silvertips a 1‑0 lead in their Memorial Cup debut. Both players highlighted a season of high offensive output for their respective clubs.

The Columbus Blue Jackets are evaluating free‑agent defensemen, reviewing recent player transactions, and scouting top prospects ahead of the NHL Draft in Buffalo.

University of Massachusetts announced the signing of defenseman Barrett Dexheimer, the first freshman addition for next season, highlighting his USHL achievements and state‑title pedigree.

Defenseman Barrett Dexheimer joins the University of Massachusetts hockey program, bringing USHL championship experience and a high school state title to the Minutemen.