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Two 16‑year‑old forwards from Fort Wayne, Indiana, Carter Schoegler and Hollister Wallace, have earned spots at the USA Hockey national camp in New York, a distinction not seen in the state for more than a decade.
The United States Hockey League is poised to broaden its reach into California, Arizona and Nevada, forging a new chapter in American junior hockey development.
Two of the most highly rated 2026 prospects are weighing college commitments while the USHL adds three western franchises, signaling a pivotal shift in North American hockey development.
Mark Carlson, head coach and general manager of the Cedar Rapids Roughriders, will be honored for his lasting contributions to American hockey, including record‑setting milestones and the development of dozens of NHL players.
The United States made history at the Milan Games, capturing gold in men's, women's, and sled ice hockey, earning the 2026 Bob Johnson Award and sparking a surge of interest in the sport.
The United States Hockey League is set to broaden its footprint, adding new franchises in Arizona, California and Nevada, a move endorsed by the National Hockey League and USA Hockey, to enhance junior hockey development and provide more opportunities for young players.
The Chicago Pride Hockey league has expanded rapidly, drawing gender‑queer players while USA Hockey’s new bans on trans athletes spark concern and highlight wider conservative attempts to marginalize queer communities.
Russian and American ice‑hockey players will meet in Moscow on July 1 in a match proposed by President Vladimir Putin and backed by President Donald Trump, coinciding with the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence.
Team USA’s unprecedented sweep of Olympic and Paralympic gold medals in ice hockey and sled hockey has been recognized with the 2026 Bob Johnson Award, to be presented in Denver.
USA Hockey will present the 2026 Walter Yaciuk Award to the late Mike Norton at a Denver ceremony, recognizing his enduring impact on coaching education and the sport.
The International Ice Hockey Federation honored the 2026 U.S. Olympic Men’s and Women’s Ice Hockey Teams and the U.S. Paralympic Sled Hockey Team with the Bob Johnson Award after a historic golden hat trick of gold medals in Milan.
The NHL and the NHL Players’ Association have voiced strong opposition to a NCAA proposal that would extend college eligibility to five years, citing hockey’s distinct junior‑to‑college pipeline.
The NHL and its players’ association have voiced strong opposition to a NCAA rule that would grant athletes five years of eligibility from high school graduation or age 19, citing hockey's unique development path and the potential for unfair competitive imbalances.
The NHL and the NHL Players’ Association have voiced strong opposition to a NCAA rule that would grant athletes five years of eligibility after high school graduation or turning 19, citing the sport’s unique junior and prep‑school pipeline.
The Senate Commerce Committee accuses USA Hockey of creating an open classification that lets trans athletes compete in women's leagues, leading to league suspensions and a national debate over gender policy in sports.
Three‑time Vezina winner Connor Hellebuyck, fresh from leading Team USA to Olympic gold, will headline the Firekeepers Casino 400 at Michigan International Speedway on June 7, bringing his hockey pedigree and hometown pride to the track.
Mark Verplaetse, a veteran Minnesota hockey official, will be honored with the 2026 Chet Stewart Award for his decades‑long contributions to officiating education and mentorship.
Two marquee events will transform Amsoil Arena into a global stage for women's and youth hockey next year.
From being cut by the Waterloo Black Hawks to becoming a key figure for the Soo Greyhounds, Chase Reid’s rapid ascent blends raw talent with disciplined development, earning him top‑tier accolades and a looming NHL draft destiny.
USA Hockey will launch a 55‑game Development League in the 2026‑27 season, limiting back‑to‑back games and emphasizing citizen goalies, while seeking to fill a talent pipeline ahead of NCAA eligibility changes.
The Toronto Maple Leafs announced the hiring of Judd Brackett as assistant general manager and Freddie Hamilton as chief of staff, bringing deep scouting experience and corporate acumen to the franchise.
Kelley Steadman, a champion for girls and women’s hockey, has earned multiple titles and now drives a 36% increase in female participation with the Tampa Bay Lightning.
USA Hockey announced a historic milestone this week as it welcomed its 100,000th female player for the upcoming 2025‑26 season, a figure that reflects the explosive rise of women’s hockey across the country.
Alex Pelletier led the USHL with 48 goals and 85 points, earning the Dave Tyler Junior Player of the Year Award and preparing to join Boston College.