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Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard will miss the start of the NHL season due to left shoulder surgery, casting uncertainty over the team's rebuilding plans and contract negotiations.
Two Northern Illinois University alumni sign with Frontier League teams, bringing distinguished collegiate careers and academic honors to the next level of play.
The Chicago Blackhawks' second day of free agency was marked by a shoulder injury to top prospect Connor Bedard and several notable league‑wide signings.
From the Ducks' $35 million war chest to the Blackhawks' high‑stakes gamble, the offseason has delivered a cascade of signings, trades and cap‑space maneuvers that will shape the 2026‑27 campaign.
The Chicago Blackhawks are betting on experienced forwards and defensemen to keep their special‑teams performance competitive following the loss of key penalty‑kill forward Ilya Mikheyev.
The Chicago Blackhawks have locked in Bowen Byram with a new deal, added forward Cole Smith and defenseman Ian Cole, and extended qualifying offers to prospects including Connor Bedard, while making several moves elsewhere in the league.
The Chicago Blackhawks have officially signed forward Cole Smith on a three‑year, $3 million average annual value contract, aiming to reinforce their fourth line and penalty kill. The move comes amid questions about the team’s decision to let Ilya Mikheyev depart for Tampa Bay.
The Chicago Blackhawks have secured forward Cole Smith to a three-year agreement, bringing a proven blend of scoring and hard-hitting play to the roster.
Three University of North Dakota alumni are poised to enter the NHL free‑agency market, bringing Stanley Cup experience, extensive game logs and collegiate pedigree to the open market.
The Golden Knights have limited salary‑cap room and a crowded roster, forcing tough decisions on veteran contracts and young talent as the offseason unfolds.
On July 18, the Essentia Health Sports Center in Brainerd will host a charity hockey game featuring NHL players such as Matt Boldy and Mitch McLain. Organized by the Be Next McLain Family Foundation, the event aims to raise funds for local hockey programs and offers tickets starting at $7 for children 15 and under.
Senior Cole Smith becomes the first NIU baseball player in 30 years to be named to the College Sports Communicators Academic All-America Second Team, highlighting a season that saw the Huskies win a program-record 36 games and capture their first MAC title.
Four players raised in Manitoba and seven more with deep ties are making a decisive impact in the championship series, highlighting the province's outsized contribution to elite hockey.
The Vegas Golden Knights are outscoring opponents 108‑61 in the third period of playoff games, leveraging depth, composure and smart puck management to secure seven comeback victories and position themselves as a formidable force in the Stanley Cup Final.
Northern Illinois University announced that five of its baseball players have been selected for the College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Team, highlighting a season that combined unprecedented athletic success with scholarly achievement.
The Northern Illinois University baseball team recorded its first NCAA Tournament win, overcoming an early hole to defeat Coastal Carolina 12-10 and advance to face St. John's.
A back‑and‑forth battle in Florida’s Tallahassee Regional saw the Huskies erase an early hole, driven by a power surge from Nolan Sandee and solid contributions from Dean Mihos.
The Northern Illinois baseball team, champions of the Mid‑American Conference, will meet Coastal Carolina in the Tallahassee Regional, seeking to add a historic chapter to their remarkable season.
The Colorado Avalanche were swept by the Vegas Golden Knights in the Western Conference Final, leaving a season of high expectations unfulfilled.
The Golden Knights aim to rewrite expansion franchise history as they chase a second championship, powered by a balanced attack and stellar netminding.
The Colorado Avalanche were swept 4‑0 by the Vegas Golden Knights in the Western Conference Final, concluding a season marked by offensive drought and a goaltending duel that ultimately favored Vegas.
Colorado Avalanche lost 2-1 to Vegas Golden Knights in Game Four of the Western Conference Final, with Gabriel Landeskog's goal narrowing the gap but Mark Stone's early strike and Cole Smith's redirection proving decisive.
Northern Illinois defeated Toledo 5-1 in the MAC Baseball Tournament final, delivering the program's inaugural championship with a stellar pitching display and key offensive contributions.
The University of Toledo baseball team fell 10‑3 to Northern Illinois, but now faces Kent State in a must‑win elimination game on May 23, with a championship spot on the line.