Ice Hockey
Philadelphia Flyers ride the coattails of social media sensation Gritty – and promise he’ll never sell out
Mascot is most-followed on Twitter of all US major professional sports and collegiate teams
Companies looking to partner with Flyers directly because they want association with Gritty
Outdoor game for Carolina Hurricanes likely
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman this week paid a visit to Raleigh, the capital city of North Carolina, and indicated the Carolina Hurricanes might be in line to host an outdoor game in the near future.
Ovechkin moves to the top of NHL jersey sale table
Alex Ovechkin's heroics in leading the Washington Capitals to the 2018 Stanley Cup has helped place the superstar to the top of jersey sales for the 2018-19 season
Tampa Bay Lightning enter world of fashion with lifestyle line
The Tampa Bay Lightning have launched a lifestyle line to accompany their new black and grey alternate jersey
Kerry Bubolz | President, Vegas Golden Knights
Kerry Bubolz was among the 10 executives whose work in 2018 we believe indicates the direction of the sports business in 2019 and beyond.
NHL confirms puck and player tracking for next season
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman has confirmed that puck and player tracking is coming to the league next season
NHL plans esports tie-in for All-Star weekend
The NHL has announced that it will host a major esports event during its All-Star weekend as it continues to target a younger demographic through videogames
World Cup of Hockey will not be held in 2020
The NHL and NHL Players' Association have announced there will be no World Cup of Hockey in 2020, amid uncertainty over labor relations in the ice hockey league.
NHL tests puck and player tracking for broadcast and sports betting use
The NHL has tested real-time puck and player tracking in regular-season games for the first time and intends to have it in place across the league next season
Boston Bruins to partner with NWHL team Boston Pride
The Boston Bruins have partnered with the National Women's Hockey League's Boston Pride, following the lead of three other NHL franchises.
NHL and NHLPA extend trading-card partnership with Upper Deck
Upper Deck has signed a multi-year extension to its exclusive trading-card deal with the NHL and NHLPA, a partnership that dates back to 1990.
Seattle to host NHL All-Star Game and draft within first seven seasons
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman has announced that Seattle will be awarded the All-Star Game within its first seven seasons in the league, as well as either an entry or expansion draft.
Arizona Coyotes to remain in Glendale for another season
The NHL's Arizona Coyotes have renewed their lease at the Gila River Arena in Glendale for another season but the team's long-term future remains in doubt.
Dallas to host 2020 NHL Winter Classic, St Louis awarded All-Star Game
The NHL has announced that the 2020 Winter Classic will be played at the Cotton Bowl Stadium in Dallas with the local franchise, the Stars, serving as hosts
NHL partners with Amazon for Alexa content
The NHL is looking to increase its fan engagement by allowing Amazon Alexa-enabled devices to provide news, schedules, scores and stats for each of its 31 teams.
Seattle NHL arena could get new contractor as costs continue to soar
Just days after Seattle was awarded an NHL expansion franchise to begin play in October 2021, potential changes to KeyArena's renovation plans have surfaced
Some NHL owners still want expanded playoffs
The NHL has had a 16-team playoff format since 1980, but some owners want to see an expanded playoff in a league that now has 31 teams and will add Seattle as a 32nd team in 2021
Seattle NHL arena will now cost $850m to rebuild
The cost of constructing Seattle's NHL arena is now estimated to be $850m (€750m) – $50m more than was projected on Tuesday when the city was granted an expansion team.