Dana Borges Joins Colorado College Hockey Coaching Staff
Colorado College has hired Dana Borges as an assistant coach, leveraging his proven record in player development and recruitment across multiple collegiate programs.
Jun 8, 2026
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Eddie Olczyk: From Olympic Prodigy to Cancer Survivor and Hockey Icon
Eddie Olczyk's journey from a teenage Olympic standout to a celebrated broadcaster and cancer survivor illustrates resilience both on and off the ice.
Jun 8, 2026
Jon Cooper Wins NHL Coach of the Year
From a modest start in Lansing to a historic award, Jon Cooper’s 2025‑26 campaign blends on‑ice dominance with personal resilience.
Jun 6, 2026
Colorado Youth Hockey Coach Arrested Amid Growing Abuse Scandals
A 40‑year‑old coach from Colorado Springs faces multiple felony charges after investigators uncovered a pattern of sexual abuse and exploitation of minors within youth hockey programs.
Jun 6, 2026
Dylan Larkin’s Unexpected Pivot: From Red Wings Captain to Potential Departure
Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin has hinted at wanting to leave the team, raising questions about his future and the possible impact on the franchise.
Jun 6, 2026
Max Plante Wins 2026 Jim Johannson Award, Sets Sights on International Play
Sophomore forward Max Plante earns the 2026 Jim Johannson award, joins an elite list of UMD players, and prepares for international play with the U.S. national team.
Jun 6, 2026
NCAA Adjusts Eligibility Rule for Hockey Players, Extending Path for High School Talent
The NCAA’s latest eligibility change postpones the start of the five‑year clock for hockey players until they turn 19 or graduate high school, a move championed by USA Hockey, the NHL and college commissioners to preserve the American development model.
Jun 6, 2026
Hurricanes’ Cup Run Fuels Youth Hockey Boom in North Carolina
The Carolina Hurricanes' deep playoff run has sparked a measurable rise in youth hockey enrollment across the state, especially among girls.
Jun 6, 2026
Indiana Twins Head to USA Hockey National Camp
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.
Jun 4, 2026
USHL Eyes Westward Expansion as Junior Hockey Landscape Transforms
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.
Jun 4, 2026
Top NHL Draft Prospects Weigh NCAA Choices as USHL Expands Westward
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.
Jun 4, 2026
Mark Carlson Receives USA Hockey’s Distinguished Achievement Award
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.
Jun 4, 2026
U.S. Hockey Teams Achieve Historic Golden Sweep at Milan Olympics and Paralympics
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.
Jun 4, 2026
USHL Expands to Arizona, California and Nevada in Landmark Growth Push
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.
Jun 4, 2026
Chicago Pride Hockey’s Rise Amid Trans Inclusion Battles
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.
Jun 4, 2026
Putin and Trump’s Ice Hockey Diplomacy Brings U.S. Independence Celebration to Moscow
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.
Jun 4, 2026
U.S. Hockey Teams Celebrated with Historic Bob Johnson Award
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.
Jun 4, 2026
Posthumous Walter Yaciuk Award Honors Legendary Coach Mike Norton
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.
Jun 3, 2026
Team USA Sweeps 2026 Winter Games with Historic Golden Hat Trick
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.
Jun 3, 2026
NHL and NHLPA Push Back Against NCAA’s Proposed Five‑Year Eligibility Rule
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.
Jun 3, 2026
NHL and NHLPA Push Back Against NCAA’s Proposed Five‑Year Eligibility Rule
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.
Jun 3, 2026
NHL and NHLPA Reject NCAA’s Five‑Year Eligibility Proposal
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.
Jun 3, 2026
Senate Panel Accuses USA Hockey of Undermining Women’s Sports
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.
Jun 2, 2026
Connor Hellebuyck to Serve as Grand Marshal for Firekeepers Casino 400
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.
Jun 2, 2026