PHILADELPHIA (May 20, 2019) – Articles of incorporation were filed to establish the Professional Women’s Hockey Players Association (PWHPA). The association will serve as a vehicle dedicated to promoting and supporting the creation of a single, viable women’s professional league in North America. The formation of the PWHPA follows a decision by more than 200 of the … Continued
CALGARY, ALBERTA (May 22, 2019) – Kevin Lowe and Meaghan Mikkelson have been named honorary co-chairs of the 16th annual Hockey Canada Foundation Gala & Golf, which will be June 17-18 in Edmonton, Alberta. The legacy of the event will provide the opportunity for Alberta youth not currently playing hockey to experience the game. Proceeds from … Continued
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA (May 22, 2019) — Lengths of sticks and requirements for helmets and facemasks were among nine rules changes approved for the 2019-20 boys and girls high school ice hockey season. The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Ice Hockey Rules Committee recommended the changes at its April 29-30 meeting in Indianapolis, and … Continued
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA (April 20, 2019) – Rule changes approved by the NCAA’s Division I Council will significantly alter the recruiting timeline for Division I men’s hockey prospects with the goal of slowing down and improving the recruiting experience. The changes restructure the timing of permissible recruiting activities, creating two starting points for various recruiting activities. The … Continued
HOUSTON, TEXAS (April 15, 2019) – A research brief on new checking rules leading to decreased concussion rates in high school hockey players was presented at the 28th annual meeting of the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM) in Houston. The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) applied a greater penalty for boarding … Continued
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA AND CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (April 1, 2019) – Two communities in the United States and Canada were chosen as winners of the Kraft Hockeyville™ 2019 award. The winners were announced the weekend of March 30 by NHL commissioner Gary Bettman. The Calumet Colosseum in Calumet, Michigan was announced as the winner of the Kraft Hockeyville™ USA … Continued
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA (March 18, 2019) – The Pittsburgh Penguins, Covestro and Carnegie Mellon University’s College of Engineering hosted their second Make-a-thon, kicking off year two of the “Rethink the Rink” initiative. The trio joined forces last year in this first-of-its kind collaboration to make hockey safer at all levels. As it continues to shoot for a … Continued
IRVINE, CALIFORNIA (February 14, 2019) – Great Park Ice announced it has entered into a long term lease with Ultimate Skate & Hockey Source For Sports to operate the Pro Shop in the facility. Ultimate Skate & Hockey opened its first store in Irvine in 1993 and has enjoyed over 25 years as southern California’s premier … Continued
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA (May 16, 2018) – The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Ice Hockey Rules Committee approved three rule changes related to risk minimization and equipment for the 2018-19 season. Two changes in Rule 3 were approved to decrease the risk of injury. In Rule 3-3-1, goalkeepers are now required to wear pants … Continued
