Ice Hockey
NHL looking to stage virtual draft in early June
The National Hockey League is pushing its teams to stage a fully virtual draft in early June before the 2019-20 season ends, according to a memo sent out by deputy commissioner Bill Daly
NHL could start next season as late as December
League not fixed on traditional October start for 2020-21 season
NHL joins in licensed face covering efforts
Proceeds to benefit food relief charities in both US and Canada
“Remote production is extremely difficult” | Inside the NHL Player Gaming Challenge
The NHL will this week become the latest major sports organization to launch a players-only esports competition in an attempt to stay relevant and keep fans engaged. Bob Williams reports.
Blackhawks dismiss president McDonough in surprise move
Longtime sports industry executive had rebuilt NHL team's business operations, helped lead three Stanley Cup winners
NHL ‘unsure’ if puck, player tracking system will be used in Stanley Cup Playoffs
The National Hockey League is "unsure" if its new puck and player tracking system will be used in the Stanley Cup Playoffs and Finals should the 2019-20 season resume in the coming months, SportBusiness…
NHL creates players-only esports competition
The National Hockey League has become the latest major sports organization to create a players-only esports tournament to help fill the sports competition void amid the global Covid-19 pandemic
Nent says IIHF rights fee refunded, expects same for other cancelled events
The Nordic Entertainment Group (Nent) said today (Thursday) that it has been refunded 100 per cent of its broadcast rights fee for ice hockey’s recently-cancelled 2020 IIHF World Championship.
NHL now considering return at regional arenas after abandoning neutral-site plan
The National Hockey League has abandoned its plans to restart the season at neutral sites, according to multiple reports
NWHL confirms Toronto expansion franchise
The National Women's Hockey League has confirmed it is placing an expansion franchise in Toronto, the league's first team in Canada
Austrian Eishockey Liga adds bet-at-home as title sponsor
Austria's top ice hockey league, the Austrian Hockey League has signed gambling firm bet-at-home as its new main sponsor
NWHL poised to establish expansion team in Toronto
The National Women's Hockey League is reportedly looking to set up an expansion team in the Toronto area
Bettman: NHL might not be able to finish regular season
Commissioner says many different potential resumption alternatives remain under consideration
NHL, NHLPA reviewing potential resumption sites
North Dakota venue among those being considered
Infront agrees IIHF Worlds archive deal with virtual sports betting firm
London-based virtual sports video developer Highlight Games has signed a deal with the Infront agency for the use of archive footage from the IIHF World Championship
Calgary bans all public events until July in latest extended sports shutdown
All public events and gatherings in the city of Calgary scheduled until June 30, including professional sports, have been cancelled due to the global Covid-19 pandemic, city officials announced
NHL creates new fan-engagement initiatives amid sports shutdown
The National Hockey League is creating two new fan-engagement initiatives in a bid to stay active and keep supporters engaged amid the sports shutdown caused by the global Covid-19 pandemic
Construction at New York Islanders’ new arena halted due to Covid-19 pandemic
Construction on the New York Islanders' new arena at Belmont Park has been put on hold after New York state governor Andrew Cuomo expanded his temporary shutdown of non-essential projects due to concerns…