GWC Newcomer Keso_Paghuni Finishes as Runner-Up NEW YORK (July 10, 2021) – Repping the Dallas Stars, Division favorite and GWC veteran Matthew ‘Gren-35-’ Grenier, captured the Discover NHL® Central Division title of the 2021 NHL® Gaming World Championship™ this afternoon, the National Hockey League announced. With the win, […]
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NHL 2021 Draft Feature: Kent Johnson, center Michigan Wolverines; #3 North American Skater
The University of Michigan hockey program is always loaded with tons of potential NHL talent. This year the crop includes defenseman Owen Power, center Matty Beniers and center Kent Johnson. Will be a sophomore next season is he elects to go back to school. Born: […]
NHL 2021 Draft Feature: Brennan Othmann, Flint Firebirds OHL; #8 North American Skater
Born: Jan 5, 2003 in Scarborough, Ontario 20-21: Played for Olten Position: LW Height: 6’0 Weight: 174 Shoots: Left Ranked #31 by International Scouting Services Othmann was on loan from the Ontario Hockey League this past season. He played in Switzerland against men in that […]
Neeka Health Partners with the National Hockey League Alumni Association to Commence Landmark Digital Wellness Study
Digital Platform with 90% Engagement Seeks to Help Pro Athletes Transition Successfully to Everyday Life CHARLOTTETOWN, PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND, CANADA – June 7, 2021 – Neeka Health, the Canadian clinical subsidiary of Neeka Enterprises, today announced the first milestone achievement in the landmark study in partnership with […]
NHL News: Tampa Bay Lighting repeats as Stanley Cup champions!
July 7, 2021 LIGHTNING RUN IT BACK AND CLAIM SECOND STRAIGHT STANLEY CUPAfter the Lightning won the 2020 Stanley Cup in an elongated season that took 363 days due to a pause caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, they are again hoisting the prized trophy just 282 days later. Tampa […]
NHL News: Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy Named 2021 Conn Smythe Winner
TAMPA (July 7, 2021) – Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy was named the 2021 Conn Smythe Trophy winner. Awarded to “the most valuable player to his team in the playoffs,” Vasilevskiy was selected the winner in a vote by a panel of the Professional Hockey Writers Association. Vasilevskiy started […]
NHL News: William Eklund Named Recipient of 2021 E.J. McGuire Award of Excellence
TORONTO (July 5, 2021) – William Eklund, the top-ranked International skater for the 2021 NHL Draft™, has been presented the E.J. McGuire Award of Excellence, the National Hockey League announced today. First awarded in 2015, the E.J. McGuire Award of Excellence is presented annually by the League to a candidate […]
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman Statement on the Passing of Matiss Kivlenieks
NEW YORK (July 5, 2021) – National Hockey League Commissioner Gary Bettman today released the following statement regarding the passing of Matiss Kivlenieks: “The National Hockey League was saddened to learn of the sudden and tragic passing of goaltender Matiss Kivlenieks. On behalf of the NHL family, we extend […]
NHL News: Senators Representative Joshua ‘joshfearless13’ D’Eri Wins GWC Scotia NHL North Division Final
Uninsta1l Finishes as Runner-Up NEW YORK (July 3, 2021) – Joshua ‘joshfearless13’ D’Eri won the Scotia NHL® North Division Championship of the 2021 NHL® Gaming World Championship™, the National Hockey League announced today. Fearless was repping the Ottawa Senators in the NHL’s annual gaming event that features the best EA […]
NHL Board of Governors approves Dundon as Carolina Hurricanes sole owner
NEW YORK (June 30, 2021) – The National Hockey League’s Board of Governors has approved unanimously the previously contemplated transaction which has Tom Dundon becoming full owner of the Carolina Hurricanes through his acquisition of the minority stake held by Peter Karmanos and other minority owners. COURTESY NHLmedia.com
NHL announces Content Creator and Entrepreneur Josh Richards to Serve as a Special Adviser to the League
The Toronto Native Will Use His Role to Promote His Lifelong Love of Hockey LOS ANGELES / NEW YORK (June 30, 2021) – The National Hockey League today announced that content creator Josh Richards will serve as a special adviser to the NHL as a “voice of the […]
NHL Announces 2020-21 All-Rookie Team
NEW YORK (June 29, 2021) – The National Hockey League announced today the 2020-21 NHL All-Rookie Team, including the three players voted as finalists for the Calder Memorial Trophy as the League’s top rookie: forwards Kirill Kaprizov of the Minnesota Wild and Jason Robertson of the Dallas Stars as well as goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic of the […]
NHL Announces 2020-21 First and Second All-Star Teams
NEW YORK (June 29, 2021) – Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid, who earlier today captured the Hart Trophy as NHL MVP and Ted Lindsay Award for most outstanding player as selected by the players at the 2021 NHL Awards presented by Bridgestone, heads the list of players […]
NHL 2020-21 Awards: Oilers’ star Connor McDavid Wins Hart Memorial Trophy
Joins Gretzky as Second Unanimous Hart Selection in Trophy’s 97-Year History NEW YORK (June 29, 2021) – Edmonton Oilers forward Connor McDavid is the 2020-21 recipient of the Hart Memorial Trophy, awarded “to the player adjudged to be the most valuable to his team,” as selected by the Professional Hockey Writers […]
NHL 2020-21 Awards: New York Rangers’ Adam Fox Wins James Norris Memorial Trophy
NEW YORK (June 29, 2021) – Adam Fox of the New York Rangers is the 2020-21 recipient of the James Norris Memorial Trophy, awarded “to the defense player who demonstrates throughout the season the greatest all-round ability in the position,” as selected by the Professional Hockey Writers Association. Fox was named […]
NHL 2020-21 Awards: Golden Knights’ Marc-Andre Fleury Wins Vezina Trophy
NEW YORK (June 29, 2021) – Marc-Andre Fleury of the Vegas Golden Knights is the 2020-21 recipient of the Vezina Trophy, awarded “to the goaltender adjudged to be the best at his position,” as selected by NHL general managers. Fleury was named on 30 of the 31 ballots and received 14 […]
NHL 2020-21 Awards: Connor McDavid Voted 2020-21 Ted Lindsay Award Recipient by NHLPA Members
McDavid Becomes the Seventh Player to Have Received the Players’ Award Three or More Times TORONTO (June 29, 2021) – The National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) today announced Connor McDavid of the Edmonton Oilers has received the players’ vote for the 2020-21 Ted Lindsay Award (TLA). The TLA is presented […]
NHL 2020-21 Awards: Wild’s Kirill Kaprizov Wins Calder Memorial Trophy
NEW YORK (June 29, 2021) – Minnesota Wild forward Kirill Kaprizov is the 2020-21 recipient of the Calder Memorial Trophy, awarded “to the player selected as the most proficient in his first year of competition,” as selected by the Professional Hockey Writers Association. Kaprizov was a near-unanimous winner, receiving 99 of […]
NHL fines Canadiens Weber for Slashing
NEW YORK (June 29, 2021) – Montreal Canadiens defenseman Shea Weber has been fined $5,000, the maximum allowable under the Collective Bargaining Agreement, for slashing Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov during Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final in Tampa on Monday, June 28, the National Hockey League’s Department of Player Safety announced today. The incident occurred […]
NHL announces Landmark 10-Year Global Partnership with Sportrader
Continues Sportradar’s Leadership Position Within North American Market NEW YORK (June 29, 2021) – Sportradar, a leading global provider of sports betting and sports entertainment products and services, and the National Hockey League today announced a landmark 10-year global partnership, naming Sportradar the Official Betting Data […]