Ice Hockey

10/16/2025 |  Gary Bettman: 'Concern' over Olympic venue, no NHL expansion soon (Reuters Sports) October 16 - Following a Board of Governors meeting on Wednesday in New York, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman offered updates on an array of topics.
The biggest point of emphasis? International growth is taking priority over local growth.
"We're focused on what we can be doing more outside of North America to continue to grow the game on a worldwide basis," Bettman said. "That's becoming an increasing focus and priority for us because we believe we're the most international, certainly with our player composition, of the four major sports in North America and we think there's a great opportunity. But even more than the opportunity, we'd like to see the game continue to grow."

10/13/2025 |  CCM and American Hockey League Extend Partnership (SGB UPDATE) CCM will continue as the official equipment supplier for the American Hockey League (AHL). CCM will also continue to be the uniform provider for AHL referees and lines people and sponsor the AHL All-Star Classic.
“CCM is committed to delivering the best products in the world. With leading R&D capabilities, we keep bringing the best innovations to the products for the game, and our partnership with the AHL plays a crucial role in that mission,” said Marrouane Nabih, CEO of CCM Hockey. “We are proud to equip the league’s elite athletes with the greatest gear they need to perform at their best.”

10/11/2025 |  NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman says good chance Winter Classic returns to Buffalo area in 2028 (Associated Press (AP)) BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman said there was a good chance the league in 2028 would celebrate the 20th anniversary of its annual Winter Classic in the place where the outdoor event first launched — Orchard Park, New York.

10/10/2025 |  Jonathan Toews returns to NHL with hometown Jets after being out 2 seasons with long COVID (Associated Press (AP)) WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — The spotlight was on Jonathan Toews when the Winnipeg Jets skated onto the ice for their season opener against Dallas on Thursday night.
The Winnipeg-born Toews received a loud, long cheer from the sold-out crowd when he was introduced before the Jets’ 5-4 loss.

10/9/2025 |  NHL Power Rankings: Oilers open 2025-26 in top spot as they chase elusive sixth Stanley Cup (CBS Sports) That tantalizing aroma you smell is the scent of freshly zambonied ice because hockey is back, and so are the NHL Power Rankings. With the 2025-26 season just underway, our first rankings are here to set expectations for the 82 games ahead of us.