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The NWHL’s first Canadian team will be named the Toronto Six. The name, logo and colours for Toronto’s entry into the women’s hockey league were unveiled Tuesday. The name was inspired by a Toronto nickname popularized by Drake, as well as the number of players on the ice for a team. The Six received more

The NHL is still more than a week away from determining a return-to-play format, a person familiar with discussions told The Associated Press on Tuesday. And what that plan resembles could be complicated further should the U.S. and Canada extend border restrictions to non-essential travel into July, the person said, speaking on the condition of

Veteran New Jersey Devils goaltender Cory Schneider said Monday that a growing number of players are concerned the NHL will announce a “drop-dead” deadline for returning to play as the coronavirus pandemic lingers with summer coming up fast. The 34-year-old Schneider said some Devils are apprehensive because the NHL has said it would take three

Veteran New Jersey Devils goaltender Cory Schneider said Monday that a growing number of players are concerned the NHL will announce a “drop-dead” deadline for returning to play as the coronavirus pandemic lingers with summer coming up fast. The 34-year-old Schneider said some Devils are apprehensive because the NHL has said it would take three

The NHL is zeroing in on a return to action with neutral-site games. Commissioner Gary Bettman said Monday that the league is eyeing “probably eight or nine different places” that each would play host to approximately 12 teams. Multiple media outlets have indicated that Las Vegas is one of the front-runners to be a host

Having the Stanley Cup playoffs in August, even in these unprecedented circumstances, seems ridiculous. Why not Wimbledon in January and the Grey Cup in May? There should be some relationship, shouldn’t there, between the calendar and where various sports fit? Or with all sports spreading their seasons further and further, in pursuit of additional revenue,

CALGARY—Edmonton Oil Kings forward Dylan Guenther has been named the Western Hockey League’s rookie of the year. Guenther, the first-overall selection at the 2018 WHL bantam draft, had 59 points (26 goals, 33 assists) in 58 games, including eight power-play goals and three game-winning goals. The 17-year-old led Edmonton in goals, ranked fourth in assists,

The NHL and its players union have made progress in their return-to-play talks, should the paused season be able to restart, TSN’s Pierre LeBrun reported Sunday. The two sides have moved forward this weekend in their discussions on a possible 24-team playoff, with additional talks between the league and the NHL Players’ Association expected to

PHILADELPHIA—Citing the players’ health concerns, Washington Capitals defenceman Radko Gudas said the NHL should cancel the rest of its season. The season was suspended March 12 because of the coronavirus outbreak, and the league has said it is hopeful of returning. It is reviewing several scenarios, including a format that would have 24 of the

Fifteen-year veteran Ales Hemsky has officially retired from the NHL. Hemsky, 36, was the No. 13 overall pick in the 2001 NHL Draft by the Oilers and spent 10-plus seasons in Edmonton. He also played for the Ottawa Senators and Dallas Stars before ending his career with the Montreal Canadiens, playing in seven games in the

Max Domi dreams of suiting up in the playoffs. If the NHL expands its post-season format to complete the 2019-20 season, the Canadiens centre might get that chance sooner than expected. Montreal sat 12th in the Eastern Conference and was destined to be on the outside looking in for a third straight spring — and

TORONTO—The Canadian Hockey League has settled three class-action lawsuits filed by current and former junior players seeking backpay for minimum wage. The CHL — an umbrella organization for the Western Hockey League, Ontario Hockey League and Quebec Major Junior Hockey League — and the plaintiffs announced the settlements that amount to a total of $30

Max Domi dreams of suiting up in the playoffs. If the NHL expands its post-season format to complete the 2019-20 season, the Canadiens centre might get that chance sooner than expected. Montreal sat 12th in the Eastern Conference and was destined to be on the outside looking in for a third straight spring — and

Kingston Frontenacs forward Shane Wright has cemented an exceptional season in the Ontario Hockey League by capturing the rookie of the year award. The OHL made the announcement Thursday. Wright finished the shortened 2019-20 season by leading all first-year skaters with 39 goals and 66 points in 57 games. He was named the fifth skater

British Columbia is in the running to host NHL games if hockey is able to return this season. Premier John Horgan confirmed Wednesday the province spoke with league commissioner Gary Bettman and deputy commissioner Bill Daly late Tuesday. He said he could see Vancouver as a potential hub city and also floated the possibility of other B.C. rinks hosting

Nicolas Deslauriers could yet go down in hockey history. Deslauriers, in case you hadn’t noticed, was leading the NHL in fighting this season before the coronavirus forced a halt in competition March 12. Playing for the awful Anaheim Ducks, 27th in the standings but tops in team scraps, the 29-year-old left winger had accumulated 14

With his name already being mentioned in the same sentence as NHL stars John Tavares and Connor McDavid, forward Shane Wright could have buckled to the pressure in his first season with the Kingston Frontenacs. Wright instead found a way to deal with the white noise surrounding him and played beyond his age, and on

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman says he has no plans to cancel the remainder of the NHL season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Bettman spoke Tuesday at a virtual town hall hosted by the San Jose Sharks for members of their business alliance. According to The Mercury News, Bettman responded to a question on the state