
Canada Eyes Redemption at the 2026 Hlinka Gretzky Cup
After a rare bronze‑medal finish in 2025, Canada’s historic program is poised to rebound, blending veteran leadership with a deep talent pool as it prepares for the upcoming tournament.
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After a rare bronze‑medal finish in 2025, Canada’s historic program is poised to rebound, blending veteran leadership with a deep talent pool as it prepares for the upcoming tournament.

Amazon Prime Video has secured exclusive rights to a suite of NHL games, including Wednesday night regular‑season contests and multiple playoff series, in a 12‑year partnership with Rogers. The deal highlights a shifting media landscape for hockey coverage in both English and French.

Canada's lineup sees the return of Luc de Fougerolles and Moïse Bombito, while Niko Sigur earns his first start, as the team prepares to battle Morocco, a match that will determine the quarterfinal berth.

The end of Hockey Night in Canada on CBC and Sportsnet signals a shift toward streaming and higher fees, with French‑language broadcasts also facing uncertainty.

After opening defeats, the Kelowna Rockets and Chicoutimi Sagueneens meet in a must‑win game at the 2026 Memorial Cup, with broadcast coverage across Canada and the United States.

Montréal leads the Walter Cup Finals 2-0, with Game 3 set for May 18 at Canadian Tire Centre. Marie-Philip Poulin's seven playoff points put her within reach of a record, while a goaltending duel and a potential Canadian championship loom.