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The South Carolina Stingrays have signed forward Josh Prokop and defenseman Luke Prokop for the 2026‑27 ECHL campaign, reuniting the pair who last skated together in the Western Hockey League.
The South Carolina Stingrays have added forward Josh Prokop and defenseman Luke Prokop ahead of the 2026‑27 ECHL season, bringing NHL‑drafted talent and European experience to the lineup.
Matt Berlin leverages his hockey background and family medical roots to specialize in sports vision at New England College of Optometry, aiming to launch a practice that blends primary eye care with performance‑focused visual training for elite athletes.
The Rotary Celebrity Hockey Game in Wainwright, Alberta, unites NHL stars, AHL veterans and university players in a charity match organized by Adam Huxley, with proceeds benefiting the local Rotary Club.
Adam and Justin Hall, twin alumni of the University of Alberta, have agreed to join the South Carolina Stingrays for the 2026‑27 season, bringing a shared offensive pedigree to the ECHL affiliate.
The South Carolina Stingrays have added twin brothers Adam and Justin Hall, former University of Alberta standouts, to their roster for the upcoming 2026‑27 season.
Kevin Labanc joins SC Rapperswil-Jona after a KHL season, while the Victoria Royals secure 18‑year‑old Filip Novak. The Florida Panthers extend their ECHL partnership, and defenseman Kyle Masters commits to the University of Alberta.
Professor Margie Davenport’s research team has partnered with FIFA to develop personalized, science‑backed tools that help athletes navigate safe training during pregnancy and after childbirth.
The Carolina Hurricanes have signed veteran net‑minder Zach Sawchenko to a one‑year, two‑way contract, guaranteeing a minimum salary and offering NHL and AHL pay scales.
A small university’s compliance office, led by Erin Mykleby, has reshaped eligibility pathways for former professional hockey players, illustrating how rule changes and innovative problem‑solving can level the playing field.
The NWSL's latest season features a record 28 active mothers, reflecting expanded parental leave, childcare stipends, and a cultural shift that empowers players to balance family and elite competition.
A record number of mothers are competing in the NWSL, with players like Sophia Wilson and Mallory Swanson showcasing how individualized recovery frameworks, medical advances, and peer networks enable elite athletes to balance motherhood and top‑level performance.
West Virginia University’s head coach Rich Rodriguez continues to fine‑tune the 2026 roster, recently announcing the addition of defensive lineman Emerson Joy from the University of Alberta in Canada.