Ice Hockey
NHL to break early for Christmas amid Covid spike
The National Hockey League and NHL Players' Association have agreed to start their Christmas break two days earlier than planned as the league tries to weather several Covid-19 outbreaks and the rise of…
NHL, NHLPA expected to make 2022 Winter Olympic decision in ‘coming days’
The National Hockey League and NHL Players Association are actively discussing player participation at the Beijing Winter Olympics and expect to announce a decision on the matter in the "coming days.
Socios.com unveils partnerships with 12 NHL teams
Blockchain provider Socios.com has significantly expanded its National Hockey League presence by striking deals with 12 teams
NHL unveils sponsorship activations for 2022 Winter Classic Fan Fest
The National Hockey League has unveiled its sponsorship activations for the 2022 Discover NHL Winter Classic Fan Fest, which is accompanying the outdoor tentpole event between the Minnesota Wild and St
Bettman admits to rising “concerns” over NHL Beijing Winter Olympic participation
National Hockey League commissioner Gary Bettman has admitted that both the league and a growing number of its players have rising concerns over participation in the Beijing Winter Olympics scheduled for…
Arctos poised to acquire minority stakes in Lightning, Wild as NHL embraces private equity
The Tampa Bay Lightning and Minnesota Wild are poised to sell minority stakes to Arctos Sports Partners, the Texas-based sports investment fund, after the National Hockey League loosened its ownership …
NHL introduces series of workplace diversity, safety measures amid Blackhawks scandal
The National Hockey League has introduced a series of workplace diversity, inclusivity and safety measures as part of its response to the alleged sexual assault against former Chicago Blackhawks prospect…
Fenway Sports Group completes $900m Penguins takeover
Fenway Sports Group has completed its $900m (€799m) acquisition of the Pittsburgh Penguins following a unanimous vote by the National Hockey League's Board of Governors.
Coyotes could be locked out of Gila River Arena over unpaid bills, taxes
The National Hockey League’s Arizona Coyotes could reportedly be locked out of Gila River Arena by the city of Glendale, Arizona, later this month over overdue tax bills and unpaid arena charges.
Sinclair’s DTC plans get a boost with NHL rights renewal
Ripley acknowledges MLB labor situation could delay start of DTC offering
Golden Knights, BetMGM strike multiyear partnership extension
The National Hockey League's Vegas Golden Knights have struck a multiyear renewal with the team's official betting partner, BetMGM.
Therabody adds New York Rangers to sponsorship portfolio
The National Hockey League's New York Rangers have secured a marketing partnership with wellness technology company Therabody
KHL lands OTT streaming coverage on Portable.TV in Sportfive deal
OTT streaming platform Portable.TV has secured worldwide streaming rights to the Kontinental Hockey League and will show a mixture of highlights and full-length games.
Portable
Lemieux, Burkle to remain part of Penguins ownership as FSG nears takeover
Mario Lemieux and Ron Burkle will remain part of the Pittsburgh Penguins ownership group as part of Fenway Sports Group's deal to acquire a controlling interest in the National Hockey League team
German ice hockey league back on ServusTV as Sport1 rips up deal
Domestic live free-to-air coverage of German ice hockey’s DEL is switching hands after Sport1, the incumbent rights-holder, chose to end its agreement prematurely.
Devils officially unveil long-awaited third jersey
NHL team had been among last in the league to employ alternate uniform
UBS Arena opens to fanfare, ends Islanders’ lengthy venue search
NHL team, after three decades of seeking a new venue, opens its new state-of-art arena
DraftKings, Bruins seal multiyear DFS partnership
Prominent United States-based gaming company DraftKings has unveiled a multiyear partnership with the National Hockey League's Boston Bruins, becoming the exclusive official daily fantasy partnership of…