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NHL (National Hockey League)
The National Hockey League (NHL) is a professional ice hockey league currently comprising 31 teams – 24 in the United States and seven in Canada. Based in New York City, the NHL is considered to be the premier professional ice hockey league in the world. The Stanley Cup, the oldest professional sports trophy in North America, is awarded annually to the league play-off champions at the end of each season. The current champions are the Washington Capitals.
Tina and Milo, the official mascots of Milano Cortina 2026, dancing before the arrival of the Olympic torch in Milan’s Cathedral Square on the eve of the Winter Olympics opening ceremony on Friday. Photo: EPA
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Sexual harassment and assault

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Wang makes history for China in NHL draft, calls it ‘unreal moment’

Wang Haoxi left China, family to chase his ice hockey dream in Canada – at age 12

The 17-year-old defenceman, who is known as Simon, is set to become the third Chinese-born player picked in NHL draft.

Oshawa Generals defenceman Wang Haoxi handling the puck during a match against Brampton in March. Photo: AP
Fame and celebrity

Meet NHL great Alexander Ovechkin’s Russian model wife, Anastasia Shubskaya

Her mum is famed Russian actress and filmmaker Vera Glagoleva, who directed Ralph Fiennes in Two Women, and Shubskaya initially followed in her footsteps by studying film.

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‘Outstanding’: Putin congratulates icon Ovechkin on breaking Gretzky’s NHL record

The 39-year-old Russian star, who plays for the Washington Capitals, on Sunday broke a record that had stood for 26 years at a New York arena.

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Fame and celebrity

Who is Brooke Hogan’s husband, retired NFL player Steven Oleksy?

Oleksy, who played for the Washington Capitals and Pittsburgh Penguins, has weighed in on the argument between his wife – Hulk Hogan’s daughter Brooke – and her mum Linda.

Steven Oleksy married Brooke Hogan in 2022. Photos: @stevenoleksy/Instagram
Fame and celebrity

Meet Hawkeye star Jeremy Renner’s ex-wife, former actress Sonni Pacheco

The Canadian appeared in minor roles in movies American Hustle and The Wingman, but has since moved on from the film industry to become a businesswoman and sculptor.

Celebrity children

Meet Hulk Hogan’s daughter Brooke Hogan – who just welcomed twins

Hulk Hogan’s daughter Brooke is officially a mother of 2: the 36-year-old recently announced the birth of her twins – a son and a daughter – with her husband, former NHL player Steven Oleksy.

Fame and celebrity

Meet Mike Fisher, husband to country music star Carrie Underwood

The retired ice hockey player is focused on family and has recommitted his life to Christianity, but he is reportedly unhappy about Underwood replacing Katy Perry as a judge on American Idol

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Winnipeg Jets’ Kevin He becomes first Chinese-born player to sign NHL deal

Beijing-born 18-year-old was taken 109th overall in NHL draft, and is playing for Niagara in Ontario Hockey League.

Winnipeg Jets’ Kevin He (right) and Edmonton Oilers’ William Nicholl battle for the puck during the second period of a NHL pre-season game in Edmonton. Photo: AP
Fame and celebrity

Who is Candace Cameron Bure’s Russian athlete husband Valeri Bure?

Full House actress Candace Cameron Bure recently opened up about her ideal date night with husband Valeri Bure – so who is he, and how did the pair meet?

Fame and celebrity

Who is ‘Mother of Maga’ Sarah Palin’s former NHL star boyfriend Ron Duguay?

Palin was John McCain’s running mate against Barack Obama and Joe Biden in the 2008 US presidential election; she’s been dating ‘Romeo of the Rink’ Duguay since 2022 – but what do we know about him?

Fame and celebrity

Who is Wayne Gretzky’s Trump-supporting wife, Janet Jones Gretzky?

Wayne Gretzky and his wife Janet were among those partying at Mar-a-Lago after Donald Trump’s presidential election win – but what else do we know about the Great One’s partner of 36 years?

Wayne Gretzky and his wife Janet Jones Gretzky are supporters of the MAGA movement. Photo: @janetgretzky/Instagram
Fame and celebrity

Who did Gossip Girl’s Jessica Szohr just marry, and was Blake Lively present?

Gossip Girl star Jessica Szohr just married her long-time partner Brad Richardson – not much is known about the wedding itself, except that Nina Dobrev was her bridesmaid

Jessica Szohr and Brad Richardson just got married after 5 years together. Photos: @jessicaszohr, @normhallphoto/Instagram
Fame and celebrity

Meet tennis star Aryna Sabalenka, who just pulled out of Wimbledon

Former world No.1 tennis star Aryna Sabalenka just dropped out of both Wimbledon and the Paris Olympics due to a shoulder injury – but what’s cooking in her personal life?

Icons and Influencers

Meet Olympic gold medallist Nelly Korda’s NHL boyfriend, Andreas Athanasiou

The Chicago Blackhawks ice hockey player is a Canadian vegan and sometimes attends games supporting his golf champion partner, who just made her Met Gala debut

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Fame and celebrity

Is Mary-Kate Olsen dating former NHL star Sean Avery – and what’s he up to now?

Since retiring from the NHL and divorcing his ex-wife Hilary Rhoda, Avery has kept busy with acting and podcasts – so is he dating Olsen now?

Just good friends? Mary-Kate Olsen and Sean Avery at an event in New York, back in 2011. Photo: Getty Images
Fame and celebrity

Meet golf legend Dustin Johnson’s wife, Paulina Gretzky

Paulina Gretzky has fully embraced her golf WAG lifestyle alongside husband Dustin Johnson – so what else do we know about the fashionable 35-year-old?

Millionaires and billionaires

7 of the richest NHL hockey players – net worths, ranked

Wayne Gretzky – the most famous ice hockey player of all time – retired with over 60 NHL records, while leading goal scorer Alexander Ovechkin also scored endorsement deals with Nike and PepsiCo

Britain

Arrest in death of hockey player whose neck was cut with skate blade

The grisly incident during a game in Sheffield, England, has reverberated around the ice hockey community and led to moments of silence in the NHL.

Adam Johnson plays for the Pittsburgh Penguins during an NHL game in Columbus, Ohio, in September 2017. Photo: AP
Beijing Winter Olympics 2022

How a boy from Vancouver became China’s Winter Olympic ice hockey captain

Wayne and Gale Yip reflect on their son Brandon’s trailblazing heroics in Beijing from their native Canada, as his Chinese ice hockey legacy has only just begun.

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Chinese ice hockey team captain Brandon Yip (left) talks to a young fan at the Beijing Winter Olympic Games at the Capital Indoor Stadium. Photo: Weibo / Ye Jinguang
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Filipino-American Robertson relishes status as Asian role model

NHL Dallas Stars star Jason Robertson, whose mother was born in the Philippines, is showcasing a high level of talent already in his short time in the league.

Dallas Stars left winger Jason Robertson, who is half Filipino, is making waves in the NHL. Photo: AP
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Dallas Stars centre Joe Pavelski celebrates after scoring against the Minnesota Wild in the first period of an NHL hockey game in Dallas, Texas on December 20. Photo: AP
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China cleared to play in men’s hockey at Beijing Olympics

The International Ice Hockey Federation’s decision avoids what would have been an unprecedented removal of a host country’s team for performance reasons.

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