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The NCAA is considering a new eligibility framework that would limit student‑athletes to five years of competition, a change that could reshape roster planning, legal challenges, and the development pipeline for programs like Wisconsin men's hockey.
The National Hockey League has cleared coach Mike Babcock to return to the bench, removing a major hurdle for the Edmonton Oilers as they search for a new head coach after parting ways with Kris Knoblauch.
The NHL, NHLPA, SAP and the Sharks Foundation celebrated student innovators at the San Jose Hockey Innovation Competition, awarding a tactile device for visually impaired fans, a scholarship program for students with disabilities, and a $230,000 grant to support education.
The Oilers are weighing a controversial coaching hire while the league investigates Babcock's behavior and the team copes with the aftermath of a senior executive's resignation.
The annual PHATS/SPHEM Hockey Summit brings together equipment managers, trainers, and medical personnel for a six‑day event on Marco Island, Florida, featuring record vendor participation, mandatory NHL attendance, and a focus on injury prevention.
Alex Ovechkin, still celebrating his historic goal milestone, is on vacation in Turkey where he signed 1,600 cards for Upper Deck, a promotion highlighted by his wife Nastya Ovechkina’s Instagram Story. The signing effort ties into broader memorabilia campaigns and a pending decision on his NHL return.
A six‑day gathering on Marco Island, Florida, unites hockey’s key operational figures for education, certification updates, and safety discussions, with mandatory NHL attendance and a growing roster of vendors and league officials.
The summit, held on Marco Island, Florida, gathers over 700 professionals from the hockey world to share knowledge, update certifications and shape player safety standards.
Recent reports reveal new allegations against former NHL coach Mike Babcock, trade chatter surrounding Detroit’s Dylan Larkin, and a detailed development assessment of the Pittsburgh Penguins, while the Los Angeles Kings appoint Peter Laviolette and the Ottawa Senators plot strategic moves.
The NHL and NHLPA are expanding NHL STREET with support from the Industry Growth Fund, partnering with clubs, schools and sponsors to deliver street hockey experiences to children and families across North America.
The National Hockey League has opened a formal inquiry into Mike Babcock’s short-lived stint with the Columbus Blue Jackets, a chapter that ended abruptly in 2023 when the veteran coach stepped down amid a flurry of allegations.
The Edmonton Oilers are weighing a potential reversal on hiring Mike Babcock after the NHL Players' Association demanded a fresh probe into his conduct with the Columbus Blue Jackets.
The Stanley Cup Final sees the Hurricanes level the series, while award accolades and trade speculation dominate the headlines.
Recent speculation around key players and coaching moves adds intrigue to the Stanley Cup Final, with Larkin’s trade list, the Oilers’ potential hire of Babcock, and the Kings’ Laviolette appointment all under scrutiny.
The Edmonton Oilers are negotiating a potential hire of Mike Babcock, seeking NHLPA clearance and player buy‑in, while addressing past controversies.
The Oilers are consulting the NHLPA as several players back the hiring of former Red Wings coach Mike Babcock, a move that could reshape the franchise.
McDavid’s fifth Lindsay Award ties him with Wayne Gretzky, highlighting a season in which he led the NHL with 138 points and 90 assists.
The NHL, NHLPA and V Foundation announced a $9.1 million haul for Hockey Fights Cancer, pushing total contributions beyond $53 million and supporting pediatric and adult cancer research in 22 NHL markets.
Marcus Foligno’s award highlights his dedication to cancer research and community service, with a $25,000 NHL donation to the Janis Foligno Foundation.
The league announces a five‑team round‑robin tournament, a skills showcase for young stars, and new broadcast partners for the 2027 All‑Star Weekend.
The league reveals the structure, prize money and broadcast schedule for the 2027 Honda NHL All-Star Game and Skills event, set to take place at UBS Arena on Long Island.
Henrik and Daniel Sedin have been named co‑presidents of hockey operations for the Vancouver Canucks, a dual leadership model that promises fresh insight and coordinated decision‑making.
The NHL has reminded teams that they cannot discuss new contracts with players like Ilya Mikheyev until their rights are dealt, upending the Blackhawks’ strategy and highlighting the end of the pre‑July interview window.
The final round of the San Jose Hockey Innovation Competition brings together six teams from a pool of over 150 students across 14 California institutions, each proposing tech-driven solutions that seek to make hockey more inclusive and engaging.