Hockey News
Minor League Affiliate Steeps Players in the Ways of the Islanders
The New York Times - 24 Jan 2015 23:45
Communication between the A.H.L.'s Bridgeport Sound Tigers and their N.H.L. counterparts has been credited as a reason for success.
World Cup of Hockey set to return in 2016
NHL.com - 24 Jan 2015 23:43
COLUMBUS -- The World Cup of Hockey is returning in September 2016 after a 12-year hiatus, the NHL and National Hockey League Players' Association announced in a press conference Saturday at Nationwide Arena. The first W...
NHL participation in Olympics still to be decided
NHL.com - 24 Jan 2015 23:38
COLUMBUS -- The decision to bring back the World Cup of Hockey in 2016 does not factor into the NHL's potential participation in the 2018 Pyeongchang Olympics, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman said Saturday. "We have had no...
Sources: NHL mulls Ryder Cup-style tourney
ESPN - 24 Jan 2015 22:25
The newly resurrected World Cup of Hockey is a jumping off point for an ambitious international calendar that will include an innovative Ryder Cup-style tournament featuring the best European players taking on the best N...
Timeline: The NHL and the international game
NHL.com - 24 Jan 2015 20:46
1938 - The Montreal Canadiens and Detroit Red Wings play a series of postseason exhibition games in Europe. This is the first overseas tour by NHL players. 1959 - The Boston Bruins and New York Rangers make the second to...
World Cup of Hockey returning in 2016
NHL.com - 24 Jan 2015 20:45
NEW YORK/TORONTO -- The World Cup of Hockey will return in September 2016 in Toronto, Canada when eight teams, comprised of the world's best hockey players, compete for a best-on-best international hockey championship, t...
NHL unveils slate of 2016 outdoor games
NHL.com - 24 Jan 2015 20:10
NEW YORK -- The National Hockey League announced today the participating Clubs, locations and dates for the 2016 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic® and 2016 Coors Light NHL Stadium Series™ games planned for the 2015-16 N...
Burnside: How Ryder Cup-type format teams would look
ESPN - 24 Jan 2015 19:42
Proposed international tournament would use Ryder Cup-type format
WHL Roundup: Draude scores two, Shields stops 24 as Hitmen blank Broncos
NHL.com - 24 Jan 2015 09:04
CALGARY - Terrell Draude had a goal and an assist and Mack Shields made 24 saves as the Calgary Hitmen blanked the Swift Current Broncos 7-0 on Friday night in Western Hockey League play. Vancouver Canucks prospect Jake ...
Burnside: Blues' Kevin Shattenkirk felt the draft drama
ESPN - 24 Jan 2015 07:07
Blues defenseman got caught up in the backstage excitement in Columbus
QMJHL Roundup: Noel with four goals as Saint John halts Charlottetown's win streak
NHL.com - 24 Jan 2015 06:24
SAINT JOHN, N.B. - Nathan Noel Scored four goals -- including three in the third period -- as the Saint John Sea Dogs came from behind to defeat the visiting Cape Breton Screaming Eagles 6-4 on Friday in Quebec Major Jun...
Kessel, Seguin traded (again) in Fantasy Draft
NHL.com - 24 Jan 2015 06:11
COLUMBUS -- Forward Phil Kessel went from a prized first-round draft pick to a spare part in a matter of minutes. Chicago Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews felt it was important to take Kessel with his first pick in the ...
Edmonton's Nugent-Hopkins and Nashville's Filip Forsberg picked last in NHL All-Star Draft
NHL.com - 24 Jan 2015 06:05
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Edmonton Oilers forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins didn't have to wait this long the last time he was drafted. Nashville Predators rookie forward Filip Forsberg suddenly has another new car to go with the Jagua...
Ovechkin has fun trying for new car at All-Star draft
NHL.com - 24 Jan 2015 05:48
COLUMBUS -- Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin stole the show Friday with his pleas to be the last pick in the 2015 NHL All-Star Fantasy Draft presented by DraftKings so he could leave with a new car. His all-star...
OHL Roundup: Ritchie, Bailey lead Greyhounds in 7-5 win over Steelheads
NHL.com - 24 Jan 2015 05:44
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. - Nick Ritchie scored the tiebreaking goal on the power play in the third period, and Justin Bailey had two goals and two assists to lead the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds to a 7-5 win over the Mississaug...
Blue Jackets' Johansen drafted 1st for ASG
ESPN - 24 Jan 2015 05:30
Phil Kessel was once again dealt for Tyler Seguin, Columbus Blue Jackets center Ryan Johansen was the No. 1 overall pick and superstar Alexander Ovechkin did not get his new car.
Jackets' Johansen top pick at All-Star Fantasy Draft
NHL.com - 24 Jan 2015 05:26
COLUMBUS, Ohio-- Forward Ryan Johansen of the All-Star host Columbus Blue Jackets was the first overall selection at the 2015 NHL All-Star Fantasy Draft™ presented by DraftKings, conducted at the Greater Columbus Conve...
Connor Hellebuyck turns aside 37 shots as IceCaps down Senators 5-2
NHL.com - 24 Jan 2015 05:15
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. - Carl Klingberg had a goal and an assist while Connor Hellebuyck stopped 37 shots as the St. John's IceCaps downed the Binghamton Senators 5-2 on Friday in American Hockey League action. Chase Balisy, K...
Zemgus Girgensons Thrust Into All-Star Game by Latvian Fans
The New York Times - 24 Jan 2015 04:39
Zemgus Girgensons, a center for the Buffalo Sabres, earned a spot in the N.H.L. All-Star Game because of the support he received in the league's fan voting competition, provided largely by Latvia, his home country.
Kessel-Seguin trade, Ovechkin at centre of laugh fest at all-star draft
NHL.com - 24 Jan 2015 04:25
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Captain Nick Foligno, showing allegiance to a teammate, has selected Columbus Blue Jackets centre Ryan Johansen with the first pick in the NHL All-Star draft. Foligno and Chicago Blackhawks star Jonathan...
Despite no Crosby, Malkin, Red Wing or Avalanche at All-Star game, 9 US-born players present
NHL.com - 24 Jan 2015 00:05
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, the Detroit Red Wings and the Colorado Avalanche are not at the All-Star game. The American contingent, however, is once again formidable. After sometimes being almost an af...