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The NHL Heritage Classic will return to Winnipeg in October 2026 (Credit: NHL)

Tim Hortons NHL Heritage Classic to Return to Winnipeg in 2026

The NHL has announced that the Tim Hortons NHL Heritage Classic will return to Winnipeg in October 2026, with the Winnipeg Jets due to face off outdoors against the Montreal Canadiens. The match at the Princess Auto Stadium in Winnipeg, Manitoba, the home of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League, has been […]

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NHL, NHLPA Launch RFP Process for 2028 World Cup of Hockey

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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NHL Partners with Ice Hockey UK for Outreach Initiative

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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Serie A, NHL Announce Pre–Olympics Collaboration

Serie A, the National Hockey League and the National Hockey League Players’ Association have announced a collaboration ahead of the participation by NHL players at the 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Italy. Several events are planned around the NHL/NHLPA European Player Media Tour, which will take place in Milan on August 22, one day before […]

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NHL, NHLPA, IOC and IIHF Finalize Agreement for 2026 Winter Olympics

The NHL, NHLPA and international officials on Wednesday finalized a long-ago agreed-to deal to send players to the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics, the first time that NHL players will be at the Games since 2014. The league, union, International Ice Hockey Federation and International Olympic Committee  negotiated the agreement and announced it initially last year. The final […]

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The Winnipeg Whiteout has become a staple of the city during a playoff run. Photo courtesy of True North Sports & Entertainment
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Stanley Cup Playoff Madness Spreads Across Canada

When you think of Canada, one of the first things that comes to mind is hockey. The country that created the sport has seven teams in the NHL, each with a passionate fanbase. And when the Stanley Cup playoffs begin each spring, things get turned up to 10 in the areas fortunate enough to see […]

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The St. Louis Blues and fans celebrate a goal during a 5-4 win over the Colorado Avalanche at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis, the site of this week's NCAA Frozen Four. Photo by Matt Traub/SportsTravel

St. Louis’ Underrated Sports Scene Comes Alive

For a city with a deep sports pedigree, St. Louis has seen its share of success and heartbreak. Over 100 years ago, in a different era, it was one of first hosts of the modern Olympic Games. The NFL was here and then it left. The St. Louis Blues waited decades before finally hoisting a […]

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NHL and NHLPA Enhance Women’s Hockey Advancement Committee

The National Hockey League and National Hockey League Players’ Association have relaunchd an enhanced Women’s Hockey Advancement Committee with ongoing development opportunities for coaches, increased investments in girls hockey programs via the NHL/NHLPA Industry Growth Fund and NHL Foundation’s ‘Empowerment Grant for Girls Hockey,’ and special events in-arena across all 32 clubs. The Women’s Hockey […]

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