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With the 2025-26 hockey season underway, second-year head coach Anthony Noreen's program at Miami University Athletics is set to showcase a fresh lineup, featuring forward Ryan Smith, a transfer from Quinnipiac University. Joining the RedHawks after a standout freshman season at Quinnipiac, where he accumulated five points, Smith
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Gavin McKenna, a 17-year-old top prospect for the 2026 NHL draft, has opted out of the major junior pathway to pursue a career in NCAA hockey at Penn State University. McKenna, citing a "super tough decision" between great options, ultimately chose Penn State for its academic and athletic
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Bemidji State University Hockey fans are set to experience another thrilling season of Beaver hockey, as the team prepares to chase another Central Collegiate Hockey Association championship. Starting at $225, season ticket packages offer loyal fans first access to the best seats in the Sanford Center, including admission to all
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Gavin McKenna, a 17-year-old top prospect for the 2026 NHL draft, has opted out of the major junior pathway to pursue National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) hockey at Penn State University. McKenna made the announcement on ESPN's SportsCentre on June 8, citing the best opportunity for his growth
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Gene Patterson, an 83-year-old Welland resident, has been a stalwart figure in the community's minor hockey scene for nearly six decades. Patterson, a one-time coach and league convener, was recently awarded the 2025 Honour Award from the Ontario Minor Hockey Association for his tireless dedication to the sport.
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Nigeria's hockey federation president, Simon Nkom, has expressed optimism about the sport's growth in Nigeria, citing significant strides made over the past four years. Despite a lack of sponsorship, hockey has become one of Nigeria's top 10 sports, with steady development efforts and strong
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In a matter of weeks, Joe Martin's life in Israel went from chasing his hockey dream to running from missiles. The 26-year-old Victoria native was playing in the Israel Elite Hockey League when a series of missile attacks began, ultimately forcing him to flee the country. Martin, who
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The City of Cranbrook has filed a notice of intention to proceed with a lawsuit against the Western Hockey League (WHL) and the former owners of the Kootenay Ice hockey club. The lawsuit, filed on June 19, 2025, stems from the team's relocation to Winnipeg in 2019. The
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The National Hockey League (NHL), the NHL Players' Association (NHLPA), the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF), and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) have finalized an agreement allowing NHL players to compete in the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano-Cortina, Italy, ending a 12-year Olympic absence. This decision marks a significant
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The Nagpur District Unified Hockey Association (TNDUHA) is facing legal action from Hockey Maharashtra after conducting elections that were deemed to be in conflict with the directives of the state hockey governing body. The elections, which took place on June 28, resulted in MLC Sandip Joshi being elected as President
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Dr. Mark Zoland, a renowned sports hernia specialist and core muscle injury expert, recently presented at the PHATS/SPHEM 2025 Hockey Summit in Orlando, Florida. The annual conference, which brought together over 600 professionals from the NHL and minor leagues, serves as a collaborative space to advance the science and
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The PHATS/SPHEM Annual Meeting brought together over 600 professionals in the NHL and minor leagues, including athletic trainers, strength coaches, medical doctors, and equipment managers, to advance the science and practice of elite hockey performance and player care. Dr. Mark Zoland, a nationally respected core muscle injury expert, presented
