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NHL News: Statement from NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman on the Retirement of Barry Melrose

By StephanieLee Elliott NHL Public Relations October 10, 2023 NEW YORK (Oct. 10, 2023) – National Hockey League Commissioner Gary Bettman today released the following statement regarding the retirement of longtime player, coach and broadcaster Barry Melrose after it was announced that he has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease: “Barry is a unique, […]

NHL News: NHL Statement on Announcements by the Professional Women’s Hockey League

By Melville Van Buren NEW YORK (Aug. 29, 2023) – The National Hockey League today issued the following statement regarding the announcements made by the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL):   “The National Hockey League congratulates the Professional Women’s Hockey League on today’s announcements. We remain committed to […]

NHL News: Statement from NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman on the Passing of Rocky Wirtz

By Melville Van Buren NEW YORK (July 25, 2023) – National Hockey League Commissioner Gary Bettman today released the following statement regarding the passing of Chicago Blackhawks owner Rocky Wirtz:   “The National Hockey League family is deeply saddened by the sudden passing of W. Rockwell ‘Rocky’ Wirtz.   “Devoted to family […]