NEW YORK/TORONTO (September 3, 2020) – The National Hockey League announced a series of significant initiatives focused on the fight against racism and the mandate to make our sport and our League more welcoming and inclusive. In addition, the League and its Member Clubs, along with the National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) have committed to … Continued
COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO (August 4, 2020) – USA Hockey shared a video message from its president, Jim Smith, and executive director, Pat Kelleher, stating it will sanction hockey for the 2020-21 season. Through Dr. Michael Stuart of the Mayo Clinic, USA Hockey will have vast resources with the latest medical services available to help all its members. Dr. … Continued
SAINT CATHERINES, ONTARIO (August 12, 2020) – Hockey goaltenders could have a new competitive advantage in stopping the puck thanks to researchers at Brock University. Professor of Kinesiology Kelly Lockwood and Master of Applied Health Sciences student Colin Dunne have found an adjustment to the goalie skate that significantly increases the speed at which a goaltender … Continued
TORONTO, ONTARIO (July 30, 2020) – The National Hockey League (NHL®), the National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA), Bauer Hockey and Hockey Canada launched a Hockey Equipment Relief Program. As communities begin to re-open and kids look to re-engage in sports, this program will help families financially impacted by COVID-19 get their kids back on the ice. “Children … Continued
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA (July 22, 2020) – The NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel approved changes to the overtime format in men’s and women’s ice hockey, starting with the 2020-21 academic year. Under the new rule, all teams tied at the end of regulation will play a five-minute, 3-on-3 sudden-victory overtime period to decide a winner. If neither … Continued
LATHAM, NEW YORK (July 29, 2020) – The New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) held its annual summer meeting of the Central Committee on July 29 via video teleconference and approved two changes to boys ice hockey. Boys ice hockey received approval to adopt 17-minute periods with adjusted penalty times beginning in the … Continued
MONTREAL, QUEBEC (July 21, 2020) – CCM Hockey announced an endorsement agreement of Akim Aliu, former NHL Hockey player, founder of the Time to Dream Foundation and co-chair of the newly formed Hockey Diversity Alliance. Together, they will work to eradicate racism and intolerance at all levels of hockey. “The game of hockey is about courage, commitment to a higher goal, … Continued
EXETER, NEW HAMPSHIRE (June 17, 2020) — Bauer Hockey announced a new line of products to help enable the safe return of hockey. Taking learnings from BAUER medical-grade face shields, this summer the company will launch facial protection specifically designed for players, coaches, administrators, on-ice officials, parents and fans. “We are so proud to have supported nurses and … Continued
COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO (May 27, 2020) – As together we make our way through the COVID-19 pandemic, USA Hockey has been asked if wearing a helmet with a full clear shield is better than a visor (half-shield) or cage. In addition, many are asking about players wearing a face mask to cover their mouth/nose while practicing … Continued
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA (May 20, 2020) —Measures to reduce the risk of injury for participants and to provide an additional scenario for instant replay usage comprise the prominent components of the 2020-21 high school ice hockey rules changes. The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Ice Hockey Rules Committee proposed a total of five … Continued
