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The Spokane Chiefs announced Parker Burgess as their new associate coach, highlighting his extensive experience across the USHL, NAHL and NCAA, plus his success in producing 13 NHL draft selections.
A standout season in the NAHL has earned forward E.J. Paddington a Division I scholarship at St. Cloud State, linking his career to a family tradition and a changing college hockey landscape.
Maryville University has unveiled a 16‑player freshman roster that will mark its inaugural season in Division I hockey. The group features standout offensive talents, reliable goaltenders, and versatile defensemen, each with impressive junior‑level statistics and distinct pathways to the university.
Freshmen athletes bring offensive firepower, speed and defensive steadiness to Long Island University’s hockey program, setting the stage for a potential tournament push.
The NCAA's upcoming 'five‑for‑five' rule will allow hockey players to pursue junior competition after turning 18 without sacrificing a year of eligibility, a change that takes effect in the 2027‑28 academic year.
The 2026 ECHL Hockey Summer Meetings in Nashville brought together representatives from dozens of teams and leagues for a week of keynote addresses, breakout sessions, and the annual awards ceremony.
USA Hockey has invited freshman defenseman Timmy Runtso to the National Junior Evaluation Camp and World Junior Summer Showcase, a critical evaluation event for the 2027 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship.
Three Long Island natives — Tanner Adams, Michael Hagens and Ryan Franks — are using the New York Islanders Development Camp to sharpen their games, reflecting a growing talent pool that is reshaping the region’s hockey landscape.
John Mitchell, the 2025 NAHL Coach of the Year, has been hired as an assistant coach for the Rapid City Rush, adding a proven record of playoff success and a deep hockey background to the franchise.
The Iowa Wild announced the hiring of Stu Bickel as head coach, highlighting his extensive playing and coaching background and his deep ties to Minnesota and Iowa.
The Canadiens targeted larger forwards and defensemen in the 2026 NHL Draft, moving up the board to secure prospects like Timofei Runtso and Cooper Cleaves, aiming to reshape the roster with physicality and depth.
Augsburg University announced the appointment of Zach Stepan as its new men’s hockey head coach, citing his extensive junior‑level coaching résumé, playing pedigree and family connections in hockey.
A Delaware court filing accuses four former NCDC teams of conspiring to break non‑compete agreements while negotiating a switch to the North American Hockey League, with the Spud Kings’ GM Erik Hudson named in the suit.
The United States Premier Hockey League has filed a lawsuit to block the Billings Cattle Punchers and three other teams from joining the North American Hockey League, citing contract violations and demanding $75,000 from each owner.
The United States Premier Hockey League has filed a lawsuit against four member clubs that have chosen to leave the circuit for a rival competition, raising questions about contractual obligations and the future of regional hockey.
After a close call with the NCAA Tournament last year, Augustana is reloading its squad with experienced veterans and a promising freshman class, aiming to turn near‑miss into a championship run.
The newly formed Fox Cities Forge will begin its inaugural NA3HL season in Appleton this September, guided by veteran owners Jeff Lindemann and Mark Mazzoleni.
The North American Hockey League expands to Pueblo, Colorado, relocating the Chippewa Steel franchise and appointing a local leadership group to guide the team’s inaugural season.
The Billings Cattle Punchers have been accepted into the North American Hockey League, setting the stage for a competitive debut in the league's newly formed Mountain Division next season.
The Chippewa Steel are moving to Pueblo, Colorado, to join a new NAHL mountain division, with tryouts scheduled in Michigan and a season slated for September.
The 2026 NAHL Entry Draft on June 10 highlighted five prospects from the Northland region, including Easton Walters and Ethan Jacobson, who were chosen by Anchorage and the Wilderness.
Nick Peruzzi, a seasoned coach with NCAA Tournament experience, has been named assistant coach for the Wisconsin Badgers, bringing a track record of success and a family-oriented background to the program.
From scoreboards to penalty boxes, a growing crew of off‑ice officials keeps New Mexico’s hockey games running smoothly, while the upcoming Goatheads franchise calls for even more help.
The Boston Fleet have appointed François Méthot as their third head coach, leveraging his extensive background in player development and deep connections across women's hockey.