National Hockey League (NHL)
NHL denies claims over Olympic commitment
North American ice hockey league the NHL has denied a claim by an official from Chinese state broadcaster CCTV that it has pledged to send its players to the 2022 winter Olympics if Beijing is successful in its bid to host the Games.
World Cup of Hockey confirmed for 2016 return
North American ice hockey league the NHL has confirmed the World Cup of Hockey tournament will be resurrected in 2016, with the event’s return set to be hosted in the Canadian city of Toronto.
NHL set to trial player tracking technology
North American ice hockey league the NHL is set to trial player-tracking technology during this month’s All-Star Game, according to Sportsnet.ca.
Foley to gauge interest in possible Vegas NHL team
The NHL will not stand in the way of potential franchise owner William Foley holding a season-ticket drive to gauge the level of interest for a possible team in Las Vegas, according to the North American ice hockey league’s commissioner Gary Bettman.
NHL focused on World Cup over Olympics, says Bettman
National Hockey League (NHL) commissioner Gary Bettman has said the return of the World Cup of Hockey, rather than participation at the 2018 winter Olympics, is the organisation’s main focus as it reportedly seeks to draw up a 12-year plan for the international game.
NHL u-turn as Daly talks up Las Vegas franchise
National Hockey League (NHL) deputy commissioner Bill Daly has suggested the North American ice hockey competition is prepared to break new ground by placing an expansion franchise in Las Vegas.
MGM confirms talks over Las Vegas NHL franchise
Gaming, hospitality and entertainment company MGM Resorts International has confirmed that preliminary talks have been held over the possibility of bringing an NHL ice hockey team to Las Vegas.
Nashville poised to land NHL All-Star Game
Nashville is set to be announced as the host city of the 2016 NHL All-Star Game, continuing the North American ice hockey league’s recent strategy of taking the event to new markets.
NHL-KHL tournament touted for Milan’s World Expo
Ice hockey teams from North America’s NHL and the pan-European KHL could be set to play against one another at the 2015 World Expo in Milan, according to reports.
Coyotes confirm investor talks
The owners of the Arizona Coyotes have confirmed that they are in talks with a potential investor, but have denied that any members of the ownership group are set to depart the NHL ice hockey franchise.
Bettman maintains stance on NHL expansion
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman has reiterated his stance that the North American ice hockey league will not seek expansion in the near future.
IIHF and NHL to hold meeting amid further World Cup reports
The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) will meet with the National Hockey League (NHL) next month to discuss the proposed World Cup of Hockey, amid reports that dates and participating teams have already been set for the return of the tournament.
Nationals Park lands NHL Winter Classic
The next edition of the NHL Winter Classic game will take place at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. between the Washington Capitals and Chicago Blackhawks, the North American ice hockey league has announced.
Bettman dismisses claims of planned NHL expansion
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman has rubbished claims that the North American ice hockey league is planning to expand.
NHL plays down Vegas expansion talk
The NHL ice hockey league in North America has denied reports that Las Vegas has secured an expansion franchise.
Wang agrees deal to sell NHL’s Islanders
An investment group led by former Washington Capitals co-owner Jon Ledecky and Scott Malkin has struck a deal to acquire a “substantial” minority stake in the New York Islanders that will increase to a controlling shareholding in the National Hockey League franchise in two years’ time.
Levi’s Stadium to host NHL Stadium Series clash
Santa Clara’s Levi’s Stadium will host a game between San Jose Sharks and Los Angeles Kings next February as part of the National Hockey League’s Stadium Series.