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By Basil Stroh         Family-Friendly Open Practice, Bolaget Concert and Fan Events Ahead of Penguins–Predators Games   NHL Public Relations October 17, 2025 STOCKHOLM, Sweden (Oct. 17, 2025) – The National Hockey League (NHL), National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) and Live Nation today announced the full program for the 2025 NHL Global Series…

By Basil Stroh     NHL Public Relations October 17, 2025 NEW YORK (Oct. 17, 2025) – Carolina Hurricanes forward Jackson Blake has been fined $2,358.94, the maximum allowable under the Collective Bargaining Agreement, for slashing Anaheim Ducks defenseman Jacob Trouba during NHL Game No. 70 in Anaheim on Thursday, Oct. 16, the National Hockey League’s Department of Player Safety announced today.   The incident occurred at…

By Basil Stroh   ESPN October 16, 2025 Tuesday’s Doubleheader Averaged 480K Viewers (Peak: 698K); Through Five Games, NHL on ESPN Is Averaging 656K Viewers, Up 35% vs. the Comparable Point Last Season     The 2025-26 NHL season on ESPN continued Tuesday with the Tampa Bay Lightning-Washington Capitals and Minnesota Wild-Dallas Stars (ESPN). The…

By Basil Stroh   NHL Public Relations | Nine October 15, 2025 NEW YORK (Oct. 15, 2025) – Nine and the National Hockey League (NHL) today announced a landmark media partnership that will bring the world’s premier professional ice hockey league to Australian audiences free-to-air.   Starting Saturday, Oct. 18, 9GO! will broadcast a live NHL…

By Basil Stroh     NHL Public Relations October 14, 2025 Academic Collaboration Further Augments NHL’s Player Development Offerings   NEW YORK (Oct. 14, 2025) – The National Hockey League (NHL) today announced a new partnership with Syracuse University that will help support and further both the professional and personal development of NHL Players.   Under…

By Basil Stroh     NHL Public Relations October 13, 2025 NEW YORK (Oct. 13, 2025) – Vegas Golden Knights right wing Pavel Dorofeyev, Ottawa Senators center Shane Pinto and Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky have been named the NHL’s “Three Stars” presented by GEICO for the week ending Oct. 12.   FIRST STAR – PAVEL DOROFEYEV, RW, VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS Dorofeyev (5-0—5 in 3 GP) paced the…

By Basil Stroh     NHL Public Relations October 12, 2025   NEW YORK (Oct. 12, 2025) – Utah Mammoth defenseman Ian Cole has been fined $2,500 for a dangerous trip against Nashville Predators forward Steven Stamkos during NHL Game No. 32 in Nashville on Saturday, Oct. 11, the National Hockey League’s Department of Player Safety announced today.   The…

By Basil Stroh     NHL Public Relations October 12, 2025 NEW YORK (Oct. 12, 2025) – Vancouver Canucks defenseman Tyler Myers has been fined $2,500 for slashing against Edmonton Oilers forward Connor McDavid during NHL Game No. 35 in Edmonton on Saturday, Oct. 11, the National Hockey League’s Department of Player Safety announced today.   The incident occurred at…

By Basil Stroh     Hockey Hall of Fame October 10, 2025 Limited-Time Exhibit Features Exclusive Artifacts Showcasing 100 Seasons of Three Original Six Teams   TORONTO (Oct. 10, 2025) – To honour three of the Original Six teams celebrating historic seasons, the Hockey Hall of Fame has opened a Triple Centennial Exhibit that will run through January…

By Basil Stroh     NHL Public Relations October 10, 2025 NEW YORK (Oct. 10, 2025) – New York Islanders forward Jonathan Drouin has been suspended for one game, without pay, for cross-checking Pittsburgh Penguins forward Connor Dewar during NHL Game No. 13 in Pittsburgh on Thursday, Oct. 10, the National Hockey League’s Department of Player Safety announced today.  …

By Basil Stroh   NHL Public Relations October 10, 2025 43 Games Will Be Available in Prime Time for Fans in Europe Starting Oct. 11       NEW YORK (Oct. 10, 2025) – The National Hockey League today unveiled the 2025-26 schedule of games that will be available live in prime time to hockey fans…

By Joe Coopersmith   NHL Public Relations October 9, 2025 * Leon Draisaitl scored his 400th career goal for the Oilers but the Flames came out on top in the ‘Battle of Alberta’ thanks to a three-goal comeback win in their second straight season opener. * The Maple Leafs won their 10th straight home opener dating to 2016-17 with the help of captain Auston…

By Joe Coopersmith   NHL Public Relations October 9, 2025 “Prime Monday Night Hockey” enhances fan experience with Spittin’ Chiclets content and select appearances by Paul “Biz” Bissonnette throughout the 2025-26 season   TORONTO, October 9, 2025 – Prime Video today announced a new collaboration with Spittin’ Chiclets, one of hockey’s most influential podcasts, to bring…

By Joe Coopersmith   NHL Public Relations October 9, 2025 ST. LOUIS (Oct. 9, 2025) – Enterprise, the National Hockey League (NHL®) and the National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) today announced a multiyear extension of their North American partnership.   An NHL and NHLPA sponsor since the 2009-10 NHL season, Enterprise is the flagship brand…

By Joe Coopersmith   NHL Public Relations October 9, 2025 The 2025-26 NHL season on ESPN opened with a tripleheader, up 37% year-over-year (768K viewers). Chicago Blackhawks-Florida Panthers averaged 743K viewers, up 114% vs. 2024 opening night early window (St. Louis-Seattle). The Pittsburgh Penguins-New York Rangers matchup delivered an impressive 1.09M viewers, up 38% vs.…

By Basil Stroh       NEW YORK (Oct. 5, 2025) – Tampa Bay Lightning teammates Roman Schmidt and Gage Goncalves both have been fined the maximum allowable under the Collective Bargaining Agreement for separate cross-checking incidents during NHL Preseason Game No. 99 at the Florida Panthers on Saturday, Oct. 4, the National Hockey League’s Department of Player Safety announced today.   Schmidt, fined $2,098.52, cross-checked Panthers forward Carter Verhaeghe at…

By Basil Stroh     NHL Network October 3, 2025  Thompson to Make His First Appearance This Season on Monday, Oct. 13, on NHL Now at 5 p.m. ET   NHL Network™ today announced that three-time Stanley Cup champion Pat Maroon and 15-year National Hockey League veteran Nate Thompson will join NHL Network as studio analysts appearing across its…

By Basil Stroh       NHL Public Relations October 3, 2025 NEW YORK (Oct. 3, 2025) – Season two of FACEOFF: Inside the NHL, the critically-acclaimed documentary series produced by Box To Box and NHL Productions, is available now worldwide exclusively on Prime Video.   The hit sports docuseries continues to pull the curtain back on…

By Basil Stroh       NEW YORK (Oct. 3, 2025) – Florida Panthers forward A.J. Greer has been fined $2,213.54, the maximum allowable under the Collective Bargaining Agreement, for roughing Tampa Bay Lightning forward Brandon Hagel during NHL Preseason Game No. 80 in Tampa on Thursday, Oct. 2, the National Hockey League’s Department of Player Safety announced today.   The incident occurred at 7:50 of the…

By Basil Stroh     NHL Public Relations | NHLPA October 2, 2025 HOBOKEN, NJ – Mayor Ravi S. Bhalla, the City of Hoboken and the New Jersey Devils today celebrated the launch of Hoboken’s new Youth Ball Hockey Program and the official grand reopening of the renovated Johnny Ray McDonald, Jr. ‘Diddle’ Hockey Rink at a community event…