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While youth hockey participation in Canada shrinks, the US is seeing steady growth
6 months, 1 week ago

While youth hockey participation in Canada shrinks, the US is seeing steady growth

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “That gets a lot of people …

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Bill Zito, Chris Drury, Tom Fitzgerald picked as assistant GMs for USA Hockey’s 2026 Olympic team
8 months, 1 week ago

Bill Zito, Chris Drury, Tom Fitzgerald picked as assistant GMs for USA Hockey’s 2026 Olympic team

Associated Press  

SUNRISE, Fla. — Florida’s Bill Zito, the New York Rangers’ Chris Drury and New Jersey’s Tom Fitzgerald were announced Friday as assistant general managers for USA Hockey’s teams that will compete in the NHL 4 Nations Face-Off next year and then the 2026 Olympics in Italy. “It’s an exciting time in USA Hockey and we’re focused on bringing home championships …

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USA Hockey will mandate neck laceration protection for players under 18 effective Aug. 1
10 months, 3 weeks ago

USA Hockey will mandate neck laceration protection for players under 18 effective Aug. 1

Associated Press  

USA Hockey is mandating neck laceration protection for all players under the age of 18, the latest development in the wake of the death of a player in England from a skate to the neck that has reignited the debate over cut-proof gear in the sport. The decision announced Sunday comes three months after American Adam Johnson died after taking …

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FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers: We didn't play to our strength against USA, says coach Janneke Schopman
11 months, 1 week ago

FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers: We didn't play to our strength against USA, says coach Janneke Schopman

Firstpost  

India did not have the best of starts in the FIH Women’s Olympic Qualifier, losing 0-1 to USA in their opener here on Saturday, and the team’s chief coach Janneke Schopman admitted that her side didn’t play to their strength. We need to revisit that and look at what works for us.” The Dutch coach emphasised the point that India’s …

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Mile High magic: Avs add to Denver’s title town run on ice
2 years, 5 months ago

Mile High magic: Avs add to Denver’s title town run on ice

Associated Press  

DENVER — How’s this for a hat trick: The Mile High City is now home to the Stanley Cup, NCAA and national high school hockey champions. “We’re in another Renaissance,” Denver East coach John Kopperud said of the trickle-down effect from the success of the Avalanche. “You’re getting the best athletes at a young age wanting to play hockey — …

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With Isaac Howard, No. 31 draft pick, they don’t ask ‘how?’ but ‘how many?’
2 years, 7 months ago

With Isaac Howard, No. 31 draft pick, they don’t ask ‘how?’ but ‘how many?’

New York Times  

The Tampa Bay Lightning drafted Isaac Howard with the No. LANDSHUT, Germany — Isaac “Ike” Howard was the early story of this year’s U18 World Championship. “His back then was he didn’t want to play a whole lot of defence,” Metro said. He had those instincts that not a lot of guys had and when he found an opening, he …

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Former USA Hockey women’s director named PHF commissioner
2 years, 7 months ago

Former USA Hockey women’s director named PHF commissioner

Associated Press  

Reagan Carey is bringing her Olympic gold medal-winning resume to lead the Premier Hockey Federation through a critical offseason of expansion and the looming threat of competing for talent with a second North American pro women’s hockey league. Carey replaces Tyler Tumminia, who stepped down in March after two seasons in which the former National Women’s Hockey League rebranded itself …

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US women’s hockey coach Joel Johnson deftly juggles 2 jobs
2 years, 11 months ago

US women’s hockey coach Joel Johnson deftly juggles 2 jobs

Associated Press  

It’s not often someone gets to experience two chances of a lifetime. In June, Johnson was hired by St. Thomas University in St. Paul, Minnesota, to lead its women’s hockey program that was making the jump to the Division I level. “We know that this team is the priority, and we know he’ll do a fabulous job with both.” St. …

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Wild’s Guerin promoted to take over as US men’s Olympic GM
3 years ago

Wild’s Guerin promoted to take over as US men’s Olympic GM

Associated Press  

Minnesota Wild general manager Bill Guerin was promoted to take over the men’s U.S. Olympic hockey team on Tuesday, two months after Stan Bowman’s resignation in the wake of the Chicago Blackhawks’ sexual assault scandal. “Unfortunately, things turned out the way they did and we’re here today,” Guerin said during a USA Hockey Zoom conference call. “It’s been a bumpy …

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From India to USA - the journey of hockey coach Harendra Singh
3 years ago

From India to USA - the journey of hockey coach Harendra Singh

The Hindu  

For Harendra Singh, it has been inspiring to find the emotional connect between the people of the Indian community in the USA and hockey. During his experience so far as the USA men’s head coach, Harendra has been delighted to see the US-based Indians’ enthusiasm for hockey. I think that connection is still there,” Harendra, who is accompanying the USA …

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Junior Hockey World Cup: Argentina defeats Pakistan to reach quarterfinals
3 years ago

Junior Hockey World Cup: Argentina defeats Pakistan to reach quarterfinals

The Hindu  

Argentina thwarted Pakistan's strong challenge to post a thrilling 4-3 win in its last Pool D match and enter the quarterfinals of the men's hockey Junior World Cup at the Kalinga Stadium here on Sunday. Argentina gathered six points from two wins to finish second in its pool and would meet Pool C topper Netherlands, which rode on Miles Bukkens’ …

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Baskaran: ‘Indian men’s team should aim for medal, not settle for less at Tokyo Olympics’
3 years, 7 months ago

Baskaran: ‘Indian men’s team should aim for medal, not settle for less at Tokyo Olympics’

The Hindu  

Former captain Vasudevan Baskaran feels the Indian men’s hockey team cannot afford to be content with only playing in the Olympics if it is to relive the glory days and finish on the podium in Tokyo. Baskaran, who had led India to its last Olympic gold medal in hockey in the 1980 Moscow edition, advised to the team to keep …

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Another Granato making a case for the family name in Buffalo
3 years, 8 months ago

Another Granato making a case for the family name in Buffalo

Associated Press  

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Tony Granato can laugh now in recalling how angry he was at his brother Don for giving up goaltending at 15 and switching to forward. “I basically said, `This is one of the dumbest things I’ve ever heard you say,’” the Wisconsin coach and former NHL player said. Yet the Buffalo Sabres interim coach is known by …

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Former India coach Harendra Singh appointed as USA men's team head coach
3 years, 8 months ago

Former India coach Harendra Singh appointed as USA men's team head coach

India TV News  

USA field hockey team has appointed former India men's senior team coach Harendra Singh as their men's team coach ahead of the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. "Following an extensive search process, USA Field Hockey is proud to announce the hiring of Harendra Singh as the new head coach of the U.S. Men’s National Team," read its press release. Harendra, who had …

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Lamoureux twins retire after 14 years with USA Hockey
3 years, 10 months ago

Lamoureux twins retire after 14 years with USA Hockey

Associated Press  

Though they didn’t know it at the time three years ago, USA Hockey’s Lamoureux twin sisters played a major role in perfectly scripting their retirement on Tuesday. She’s a board member of the Professional Women’s Hockey Players’ Association, which was formed two years ago with the objective of establishing an economically sustainable women’s professional league in North America. “I’m proud …

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