Mike Grier Becomes First Black General Manager in NHL History
Mike Grier has become the new and first Black General Manager of the San Jose Sharks, marking history for the National Hockey League. “I am extremely proud and grateful to … Read more
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Philadelphia Flyers’ Ivan Fedotov Detained in Russia for Evading Military Service
Russian goalkeeper Ivan Fedotov was detained in St. Petersburg in Russia on Friday at the request of a military prosecutor’s office for evading military service. Fedotov was detained outside the … Read more
Finland Wins First Olympic Ice Hockey Gold
Finland won their first Olympic men’s ice hockey gold after defeat the Russian Olympic Committee at the final on Feb. 20 at the Beijing Games. Finland made Olympic history after … Read more
Chicago Blackhawks Fire Longtime Minor League Trainer Over Sexual Harassment Accusations
The Chicago Blackhawks fired a longtime minor league trainer last year following accusations of sexual harassment, officials said on Feb. 6 The National Hockey League team terminated Rockford IceHogs head … Read more
NHL Team Replaces New Assistant Coach for Refusing to Get COVID-19 Vaccine
A National Hockey League (NHL) team has replaced its new assistance coach after he refused to get the COVID-19 vaccine. The Columbus Blue Jackets announced on Sept. 13 that Sylvain … Read more
NHL Unsure About Participation in Olympics
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said they are still unsure if league players will compete in the 2022 Winter Olympics. “We have real concerns about whether or not it’s sensible to … Read more