Gretzky to Provide Studio Analysis for Premier Regular Season Events and Throughout Stanley Cup Playoffs; Play-by-Play Announcer Albert and Analyst Olczyk to Provide Game Commentary The NHL is coming to Turner Sports’ networks and platforms later this year and the first additions to the roster […]
NHL and Shavelogic announce Partnership
Razor Start-Up Joins the NHL with First Multi-Faceted National Sports Sponsorship NEW YORK & DALLAS (May 26, 2021) – Shavelogic Inc., an industry-defying razor startup and the National Hockey League (NHL®) today announced a new partnership, naming Shavelogic an Official NHL Partner in the United States. […]
Gonzaga adds former Illinois assistant coach Stephen Gentry to Men’s Basketball Staff
Former Zag returns to GU after spending two seasons at Illinois SPOKANE, Wash. – Gonzaga Athletic Director Mike Roth and men’s basketball Head Coach Mark Few announced the hiring of Stephen Gentry as an assistant coach on the Zags’ coaching staff. Gentry was most recently an assistant coach at Illinois. […]
NHL announces start times for Stanley Cup Playoffs First Round games on May 25
NEW YORK (May 23, 2021) – The National Hockey League today announced the following updates to the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs First Round schedule: Tuesday, May 25 The start time of Game 4 of the First Round series between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens is set for 7:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, May 25, in Montreal. […]
NHL fines Montreal’s Shea Weber for cross-checking
NEW YORK (May 23, 2021) –Montreal Canadiens defenseman Shea Weber has been fined $5,000, the maximum allowable under the Collective Bargaining Agreement, for cross-checking Toronto Maple Leafs forward Wayne Simmonds during Game 2 of the teams’ First Round series in Toronto on Saturday, May 22, the National Hockey League’s Department […]
Capitals’ Mantha fined by NHL for goalie interference
NEW YORK (May 22, 2021) –Washington Capitals forward Anthony Mantha has been fined $5,000, the maximum allowable under the Collective Bargaining Agreement, for goaltender interference against Tuukka Rask of the Boston Bruins during Game 4 of the teams’ First Round series in Boston on Friday, May 21, the National Hockey […]
NHL fines Carolina’s Jordan Staal for dangerous trip
NEW YORK (May 22, 2021) –Carolina Hurricanes forward Jordan Staal has been fined $5,000, the maximum allowable under the Collective Bargaining Agreement, for a dangerous trip against Nashville Predators forward Luke Kunin during Game 3 of the teams’ First Round series in Nashville on Friday, May 21, the National Hockey […]
Vancouver Canucks give head coach Travis Green contract extension
May 21, 2021 Vancouver, BC – Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that head coach Travis Green has agreed to terms on a multi-year contract extension. “We are excited to have Travis Green continue to lead the Canucks as head coach and move forward […]
Ohio State Women’s Basketball adds Wesley Brooks as assistant coach
Brooks comes to Columbus after four years at Michigan COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio State head coach Kevin McGuff has filled one of his two assistant coaching positions by announcing the hiring of Wesley Brooks. Brooks comes to Columbus after a four-year stint with Michigan, where he […]
NHL suspends Avalanche’s Nazem Kadri eight games for illegal check to head
NEW YORK (May 21, 2021) –Colorado Avalanche forward Nazem Kadri has been suspended for eight games for an illegal check to the head of St. Louis Blues defenseman Justin Faulk during Game 2 of the teams’ First Round series in Colorado on Wednesday, May 19, the National Hockey League’s Department […]
NHL announces Broadcast Team for 2021 Gaming World Championship
Carrlyn Bathe, Steve Dangle, Faizal Khamisa, NoSleeves and Nasher Join Host Arda Ocal on GWC Broadcasts on NHL Twitch; First Club Finals Match Streams Live, Saturday, May 22, Beginning at 12 p.m. ET May 21, 2021 – Heading into the first weekend of live GWC broadcasts, […]
NHL announces start times for 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs First Round Games on May 24
NEW YORK (May 20, 2021) – The National Hockey League today announced the following updates to the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs First Round schedule: Monday, May 24 The start time of Game 5 of the First Round series between the New York Islanders and Pittsburgh Penguins has been set for 7 p.m. ET on […]
Ohio State Athletic Director Gene Smith gets contract extended
Ohio State’s athletic director Gene Smith has agreed to a four-year contract extension. The new deal will keep him in at the Columbus, Ohio school until June 2026. The school confirmed the contract after reports surfaced everywhere in the media. Under the new contract which […]
Duke University elevates Nina King to VP and Director of Athletics; will take over on September 1
Nina E. King will be the next Vice President and Director of Athletics at Duke University, President Vincent E. Price announced Wednesday. King is currently Duke’s senior deputy director of athletics for administration and legal affairs and chief of staff. She will succeed Kevin M. […]
New Jersey Devils hire former USA Women’s Hockey star, captain and Gold medalist Meghan Duggan as Manager, Player Development
May 19, 2021 The New Jersey Devils today announced that Meghan Duggan has been hired for the newly created role of Manager, Player Development within the club’s Hockey Operations Department. The announcement was made by Devils’ Executive Vice President/General Manager Tom Fitzgerald. “We are incredibly […]
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Purdue Men’s Basketball News: 2021-22 Conference Opponents
Thursday, May 13, 2021 Link to complete release: https://boile.rs/3uLC3je WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – The Big Ten Conference released the single-play and home-and-away conference opponents for the 2019-20 men’s basketball season. For the fourth straight season, the league will play 20 games with three protected rivalries on the […]
NHL Morning Skate for Tuesday, May 11, 2021
THREE HARD LAPS * Some matchups and seeds are still to be determined, but the field is set for the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs as the Canadiens clinched the 16th and final berth on Monday. * Both matchups in the MassMutual East Division First Round were confirmed – the Panthers also clinched […]
NHL 2021 Playoffs clinching scenarios for May 11
The NHL is providing 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs clinching scenarios for each day’s slate of games. Tuesday, May 11* The Jets can clinch the No. 3 playoff seed in the Scotia North Division if they get at least one point vs. the Canucks. Click here for the playoff […]
NHL announces 2020-21 Regular Season Schedule update
NEW YORK (May 11, 2021) – The National Hockey League announced today start times to the following regular-season games: Game #567, Calgary at Vancouver, is set to start at 7:30 p.m. PT on Sunday, May 16. Game #864, Calgary at Vancouver, is set to start at […]