
Women’s Hockey’s Hall of Fame Gap: A Call for Reform
The Hockey Hall of Fame has inducted only 15 female players, even as the sport celebrates over a hundred years of women's competition. A new proposal seeks to right this imbalance.
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The Hockey Hall of Fame has inducted only 15 female players, even as the sport celebrates over a hundred years of women's competition. A new proposal seeks to right this imbalance.
The Hockey Hall of Fame has inducted only 15 women players despite a century of pioneering contributions. With just two women on its 18‑member selection committee, the current process risks overlooking deserving female pioneers.
The United States Hockey League will field a new team in Simi Valley starting in 2027‑28, backed by a new arena, city partnership and NHL Hall of Fame leadership.

The United States Hockey League will add six franchises in California and Arizona for the 2027‑28 season, aiming to grow youth participation and reduce travel burdens, with support from hockey icons.

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 United States Hockey League announced the addition of a Prescott Valley franchise, part of a six‑market expansion that will bring top‑level junior hockey to the region beginning in 2027‑28.

The Ontario Reign announced a comprehensive brand evolution during its Summer Bash at the Toyota Arena, revealing a new logo, jersey styles and color scheme that honor the franchise’s history and its connection to Ontario’s auto‑racing legacy as it prepares for its 60th‑anniversary season.

The Ontario Reign have rolled out a fresh visual identity, featuring a redesigned logo, new wordmarks, and a modern color palette, alongside pre‑orderable jerseys and a launch video that highlight the team’s ties to the Inland Empire.

The Ontario Reign announced a comprehensive visual overhaul, revealing a new logo, color palette and apparel that honor the team's roots while celebrating its connection to the Los Angeles Kings as they approach their 60th season.

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.

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 Canadian Hockey League named its 50 greatest players of the last 50 years, highlighting Mario Lemieux as the top junior ever and Sidney Crosby as runner‑up, while the Pittsburgh Penguins contributed nine representatives to the historic list.

The 2026 Massachusetts Hockey Hall of Fame ceremony recognized five distinguished figures, highlighting their on‑ice achievements and off‑ice influence on the growth of hockey throughout the state.