The 2027 IIHF World Championship will be held in Germany from May 13-30, with the opening game at a football stadium. Canada and the USA will face off on the first full day in Düsseldorf. Finland are the defending champi…
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This week, veteran winger Chris Kreider was the central figure in roster moves,
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Canada-USA opener highlights 2027 Worlds schedule in Germany
Sept. 24 Marks Summit Series Comeback, Hall of Fame Induction, and More
On this date in 1972, Team Canada rallied from a 1-0 deficit to beat the Soviet Union 3-2 in Game 6 of the Summit Series, with Paul Henderson scoring the winner. Bobby Clarke's infamous slash on Valeri Kharlamov occurred…
Cheverie promoted to lead Canada's women's hockey team
Hockey Canada named Kori Cheverie head coach of the National Women's Team for the 2026 IIHF Women's World Championship. She will be assisted by Caroline Ouellette and Kris Sparre, with Daniele Sauvageau as GM. Cheverie p…
IOC shifts 2030 Olympic hockey from Nice to Lyon
The 2030 Winter Olympics ice hockey tournaments will be held in Lyon instead of Nice, with the LDLC Arena and Hall Tony Gauthier hosting games. The move came after funding disagreements and concerns about temporary rinks…
Ducks, Kreider Part Ways; Hughes Talks Extension, Carlsson Offer Sheet Looms
The Ducks and Chris Kreider agreed to terminate his contract, freeing $6.5 million in cap space. Quinn Hughes discussed ongoing contract negotiations with the Wild, while Leo Carlsson's $18 million AAV offer sheet and ot…
Goaltender Ingram Retires to Focus on Psychology Studies
Connor Ingram, who played 134 NHL games for Nashville, Arizona, Utah, and Edmonton, has announced his retirement. He plans to return to school to study psychology, aiming to help others in a new career path. The announce…
Kings' Fiala Sidelined for Camp After Additional Surgery
Los Angeles winger Kevin Fiala underwent a procedure related to the leg fractures he suffered at the 2026 Winter Olympics. The follow-up surgery will cause him to miss the start of the Kings' training camp next week. No …
Veteran Winger Kreider Inks One-Year Deal with Canadiens
Chris Kreider, 35, has agreed to a one-year contract with Montreal after mutually terminating his previous deal with Anaheim. He recorded 22 goals and 50 points in the regular season with the Ducks. The move adds experie…