Ice Hockey
NHL and Jägermeister extend US partnership
The National Hockey League has announced a multiyear extension of its partnership in the United States with liquor brand Jägermeister, which will remain the "official shot of the NHL”. Te
Calgary Flames agree to deal for new $417m downtown arena
The National Hockey League's Calgary Flames have signed a deal with the city and the Calgary Stampede rodeo to build a new arena in downtown Calgary
NHL, Disney Streaming Services create interactive tool GameFlow
The National Hockey League has partnered with Disney Streaming Services to debut GameFlow, a new interactive tool that leverages shot pressure data to provide fans with a visual depiction of a game’s m…
MSG notifies SEC of sports and entertainment split
The Madison Square Garden Company (MSG) has notified the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of its plan to spin off its entertainment business in order to focus on its core sports properties
Buffalo Sabres sign sportsbook partnership with Seneca Resorts & Casinos
The Buffalo Sabres have announced a partnership with Seneca Resorts & Casinos, which will become the exclusive sportsbook partner of the National Hockey League team
IIHF’s Fasel: Moving Russia’s World Championship not possible
René Fasel, president of the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF), has said it would "not be possible" for the organisation to reassign hosting rights for its 2023 men's World Championship following …
NHL, MassMutual collaborate on new advert, Thanksgiving Day Parade presence
The National Hockey League and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) are continuing to leverage their partnership this week with a new commercial and a presence at the Macy’s Thanksgiving D…
Washington Capitals looking to play regular-season game in Russia
The National Hockey League's Washington Capitals are looking to leverage the pulling power of superstar Alex Ovechkin by staging a regular-season game in Russia
Philadelphia Flyers, Wells Fargo Center partner with Coca-Cola
The Philadelphia Flyers and the Wells Fargo Center have signed a multi-year partnership with Coca-Cola, which will become the official beverage partner of the National Hockey League team and its venue
NHL to test puck, player tracking system at All-Star Game
The National Hockey League will experiment with its new puck and player tracking system at the Honda NHL All-Star Game in St. Louis, Missouri, on January 25, 2020
ORF seals wide-ranging EHF, IIHF and ISU rights deal with Infront
Austrian public-service broadcaster ORF agreed a new multi-faceted deal with the Infront agency for rights to European Handball Federation, International Ice Hockey Federation and International Skating…
ARD and ZDF add sub-licensed German ice hockey highlights
German public-service broadcasters ARD and ZDF have expanded their commitment to the DEL, the country’s national ice hockey league, by agreeing a new sublicensing deal with rights-holder Deutsche Telekom, t…
NHL extends, expands Discover Financial Services sponsorship
The National Hockey League has announced a multiyear extension of its long-standing sponsorship with Discover Financial Services, which maintains the company's status as the official credit card of the…
NWHL eyes growth after closing new round of equity funding
The National Women's Hockey League has closed a new round of equity funding, which it says "ensures viability and continued growth for the league for many years to come"
NHL renews Honda sponsorship through 2022
The National Hockey League has renewed its long-standing partnership with Honda in a deal which will keep the Japanese car manufacturer as the NHL’s official automotive partner in the United States an…
NHL hires Seven League to run localised social media channels
The National Hockey League (NHL) has appointed Seven League to grow its digital footprint in Europe
Canadian ice hockey commentator Don Cherry fired for anti-immigrant remarks
Outspoken veteran ice hockey commentator Don Cherry has been fired by Canadian broadcaster Rogers Sportsnet following an anti-immigration rant live on television.
NWHL branded ‘glorified beer league’ by former player
The National Women’s Hockey League has been branded a "glorified beer league" by former Boston Pride player Hilary Knight.