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From June through August, USA Hockey will host a series of player development camps in Amherst, Oxford and Lake Placid, offering live streaming, evaluation for international tournaments and pathways to elite teams.
The United States Hockey League plans to add six teams in California and Arizona beginning in October 2027, leveraging the expertise of Luc Robitaille, Joe Sakic and Teemu Selänne to deepen player development and broaden access to the sport.
The NCAA has approved a five‑year eligibility model for Division I athletes beginning in 2026‑27, granting extended playing time to many hockey recruits and prompting lawsuits from those seeking an extra season.
Former Braintree High star Amanda Abromson, the program’s all‑time leading scorer with 111 career points, has been appointed head coach of the girls ice hockey team, bringing a blend of playing pedigree, coaching experience and a proven track record of rapid team improvement.
With the NHL Draft set for Buffalo, Minnesota’s pipeline of elite prospects is drawing attention, featuring standout players, family connections, and impressive scouting rankings.
The United States Hockey League announced its full schedule for the 2026‑27 season, celebrating 25 years of competition with a demanding roster of games, the debut of state‑of‑the‑art facilities in Chicago and Madison, and two major showcase events that will highlight top youth talent across North America.
USA Hockey announces its 2026‑27 promotional schedule, detailing home and away games, college series matchups, charity events and international tournaments for its under‑18 and under‑17 national teams.
The 2026 Hockey Hall of Fame class introduces six new members, sparking debate over evolving induction criteria and the need for greater openness in the selection process.
Colby Coombe signs an Ontario Hockey League Scholarship and Development Agreement, bringing 35 goals and 33 assists from the 2025‑26 season to Ottawa.
Florida’s aggressive move brings Brady Tkachuk to the Panthers, linking him with his brother Matthew and reshaping the team’s roster ahead of a championship push.
The trade sends four draft picks to Ottawa for Brady Tkachuk, a captain‑turned‑free‑agent who will bolster Florida’s chase for another Stanley Cup.
Kevin Porter, a former University of Michigan defenseman and longtime coach, is set to lead the U.S. National Under‑18 Team through the 2026‑27 season, culminating in the IIHF Under‑18 Men’s World Championship in Duluth, Minnesota.
The Carolina Hurricanes' triumphs have sparked a surge in youth hockey across the Triangle, boosting registrations, expanding girls' programs, and confronting infrastructure challenges.
Caroline Harvey becomes the first overall pick in the 2026 PWHL Draft, bringing Olympic gold, NCAA titles and a historic milestone for Black representation, while Aerin Frankel sweeps the league’s top awards.
Caroline Harvey’s selection as the first overall pick in the 2026 PWHL Draft underscores a historic influx of American talent into professional women’s hockey.
Caroline Harvey’s record‑breaking season culminated in the 2026 IIHF Female Player of the Year award, highlighting her pivotal role in Team USA’s Olympic gold and Wisconsin’s championship run.
Caroline Harvey’s standout season saw her lead the U.S. to Olympic gold, dominate in the NCAA, and collect a suite of awards that cement her place among the game’s greats.
The Toronto Maple Leafs are in the final stages of their search for a new head coach, with general manager John Chayka indicating that a decision is imminent.
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.
Best friends Caroline Harvey and Laila Edwards, Olympic gold medalists and NCAA champions, prepare for the inaugural Professional Women’s Hockey League draft, where their professional paths may diverge for the first time.
The NCAA has approved a rule change that will let prospective college hockey players spend a season in junior leagues before they enroll, a move that could alter the traditional pathway into the sport.
The International Ice Hockey Federation has selected Duluth, Minnesota, as the venue for the 2027 Under-18 Men’s World Championship, promising a competitive tournament that will highlight the next wave of NHL prospects.
The Professional Women’s Hockey League announced Kim Weiss as the inaugural head coach of its Las Vegas franchise, highlighting her historic career and vision for the team's culture.
Kim Weiss will lead the Professional Women’s Hockey League's Las Vegas franchise for the 2026‑27 season, drawing on a career that spans men's and women's hockey at various levels.