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The most distinctive feature of Tampa’s Raymond James Stadium since it’s opening in 1998 has been the 103-foot long pirate ship hovering behind one of the end zones in what is known as Buccaneer Cove. As the home of the two-time Super Bowl champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers prepares to host its first NHL game, it […]
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Despite concerns about the readiness and quality of the main Olympic ice hockey venue, especially the quality of the ice, U.S. star Brady Tkachuk said he isn’t worried. Speaking on a conference call during the USOPC’s announcement of the 232-member Team USA Olympic contingent, Tkachuck said, “That’s stuff none of us can control. I’m not […]
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One of the NHL’s marquee events is headed to Utah. The league has announced that the 2027 Discover NHL Winter Classic will be played at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, and will feature the Utah Mammoth hosting the Colorado Avalanche at the on-campus football venue at the University of Utah. A specific day for the event and start time will be announced at […]
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The National Hockey League has opened a new European office located in Zürich, Switzerland. The office, which officially opened in August 2025, is aimed at expanding the league’s footprint across Europe, focusing on international operations, strategy and development, including media and sponsorship sales. In addition, the Zürich-based team will focus on fan engagement events and […]
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The NHL is going big with its Stadium Series next year. The league has announced that the Dallas Stars will play the specialty game, February 20, 2027, at AT&T Stadium, home to the Dallas Cowboys. The team’s opponent will be announced at a later date. It will be the second time the NHL has brought […]
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Two big college hockey announcements have been made with one event heading to Lake Placid, New York, and another continuing its decade-long tradition in Belfast, Ireland. ECAC Hockey has announced the league’s women’s tournament will move to Lake Placid beginning with the 2025–2026 season. The top four women’s programs in the league will compete for […]
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The National Hockey League and NHL Players Association have launched the formal RFP process for the 2028 World Cup of Hockey with the goal of finding two host cities between North America, Europe and other international markets among the 25 cities that expressed interest during the initial phase. The RFP phase continues with the NHL […]
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Hockey Canada and the International Ice Hockey Federation have announced that Centre Vidéotron and Quebec City will host the 2027 IIHF Women’s World Championship and the 2029 IIHF World Junior Championship with financial support totaling $10.38 million from the Government of Quebec, city of Quebec and city of Trois-Rivières. The 2027 IIHF Women’s World Championship […]
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The National Hockey League and Ice Hockey UK have announced a partnership to deliver free access to NHL Street Hockey sessions for children ages 5–11 in schools across the United Kingdom. The initiative, part of IHUK’s 2024–2030 strategic plan, will provide accessible and inclusive opportunities for children to learn skills of the sport without the […]
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The New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority has released its fall and winter 2025–2026 events schedule featuring eight World Cups and National Championship events taking place at legacy venues in Lake Placid. The announcement of the schedule follows the recent news that Lake Placid was awarded the 2029 FIL World Championships. “New York State’s […]
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