Ice Hockey
Kraken to feature NHL’s first all-Black broadcast team
JT Brown and Everett Fitzhugh will become the first all-Black broadcast team in National Hockey League history when the Seattle Kraken face the Winnipeg Jets at Canada Life Centre on February 17.
International Ice Hockey Federation appoints Chinese actor Wu Jing as ambassador
The International Ice Hockey Federation has appointed Chinese actor and director Wu Jing as a global ambassador, as it looks to increase the popularity of the sport in China
Coyotes secure temporary home at 5,000-seat ASU arena
The National Hockey League's Arizona Coyotes have secured a multiyear agreement to play at neighboring Arizona State University’s new 5,000-seat arena on a temporary basis.
PHF to stage Isobel Cup Playoffs in Florida, title game on ESPN2
The Premier Hockey Federation is staging its 2022 Isobel Cup Playoffs at AdventHealth Center Ice near Tampa Bay, Florida, on March 25-28, marking the first time that the women's ice hockey league will…
NHL to reintroduce Global Series for 2022-23 season
The National Hockey League has announced it is reintroducing the NHL Global Series during the 2022-23 season, with preseason and regular-season games in four European countries.
HelloFresh enters NHL landscape with Predators, Islanders and Kings deals
Meal-kit provider HelloFresh has entered the National Hockey League landscape by securing partnerships with the Nashville Predators, New York Islanders, and Los Angeles Kings.
NHL extends partnership with MGM Resorts, BetMGM
The National Hockey League has secured a multiyear extension of its partnership with casino operator MGM Resorts International and online gaming subsidiary BetMGM
NHL, Telstra strike five-year international distribution deal
The National Hockey League and Australian telco Telstra have signed a five-year agreement to distribute up to 1,400 games per year to viewers around the world using Telstra’s Global Media Network (GMN).
RTVS retains Slovak ice hockey league rights
Slovak public-service broadcaster RTVS has secured exclusive rights to the domestic tip-tier hockey league, the Tipos Extraliga for another three seasons
NHL revives Fan Skills at Home challenge
The National Hockey League is looking once again to engage its supporters by reviving the NHL Fan Skills at Home challenge on Instagram and TikTok
Coyotes ‘in advanced talks’ to play at 5,000-seat ASU arena
The National Hockey League's Arizona Coyotes are reportedly in advanced talks to play at neighboring Arizona State University's new 5,000-seat multipurpose arena on a temporary basis
Yandex secures NHL media rights extension in Russia
Russian internet group Yandex has extended its media rights agreement with the National Hockey League through the 2023-24 season
NHL expands reach in Austria, Germany with Interwetten sports betting deal
The National Hockey League has secured a multiyear sports betting partnership in Austria and Germany with Vienna-based gaming operator Interwetten
NHL unveils sponsorship activations for Las Vegas All-Star Weekend fan festival
The National Hockey League has unveiled its sponsorship activations for the four-day fan festival accompanying the upcoming 2022 Honda NHL All-Star Weekend in Las Vegas, Nevada.
NHL reshuffles schedule to keep regular season on track
League reclaims dates previously allocated for Olympic break
Premier Hockey Federation “doubles down” with $25m investment, expansion plans
The Premier Hockey Federation has solidified its future by unveiling a $25m (€22m) investment from the league's Board of Governors in direct payments and benefits to its players over the next three years.
NHL, olive.com strike North American partnership for 2021-22 season
The National Hockey League and US automobile insurance company olive.com have announced a North American partnership for the remainder of the 2021-22 season.
The partnership will include olive.
NHL returns to Spain with Movistar deal
Telefónica-owned Movistar Plus has signed a multi-year deal for rights to the National Hockey League, with coverage commencing today (Tuesday).
The deal is reported to be for three seasons.