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The United States Hockey League is set to broaden its footprint, bringing professional‑level competition to Arizona for the first time. Starting in the 2027‑28 season, teams based in Prescott Valley and Phoenix will join the league, marking a strategic push to grow the sport beyond its traditional Midwest strongholds.
Maricopa County Supervisor Tom Galvin is spearheading a campaign to bring an NHL team back to Phoenix, enlisting former Coyote captain Shane Doan and his wife Andrea Doan to lead an advisory effort, while the league eyes stable ownership and a new arena.
By counting syllables in first and last names, enthusiasts have crafted imaginative all‑time NHL teams, inviting readers to weigh in on which combination feels most stacked.
The Buffalo Sabres concluded their 2026 Development Camp with a high‑scoring 3-on-3 scrimmage, highlighting standout performances from prospects like Radim Mrtka and Doman Szongoth while new director of player development Tim Kennedy outlines the team's strategic direction.
The Manitoba Moose and Winnipeg Jets seasons have wrapped up, but the hockey conversation in the province shows no signs of slowing down. At the center of the buzz is the team’s eighth overall selection in the 2026 NHL Draft, a spot that promises to shape the next chapter of the franchise.
The Vancouver Canucks announced that former player Ryan Johnson will take over as general manager while twins Daniel and Henrik Sedin will jointly head hockey operations, marking a major shift after the dismissal of Patrik Allvin.
Northern Arizona University once fielded a Division I hockey team from 1980 to 1986 before budget and ice‑facility cuts ended the program; now alumni and stakeholders are exploring a revival amid a thriving state hockey market.
Northern Arizona University once had a Division I hockey program that was discontinued in 1986, but recent developments in the sport and a growing market in Arizona suggest a potential comeback.