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Former NHL All-Star Eric Staal is retiring after 18 seasons.The Carolina Hurricanes announced Tuesday that Staal has signed a one-day contract to retire as part of the team that drafted him second overall in 2003 and won the Stanley Cup three years later.The Hurricanes announced that Staal's No. 12 jersey will be retired after next season. “Since arriving in Raleigh at age 18, I have felt the love and support of the fans and team throughout my 12 years there, which I feel is special to me,” Staal said in a statement. “When the time came for me to retire…
Girls from Montgomery County will have the opportunity to shoot pucks at an ice rink in Rockville this September as part of the Washington Capitals DMV Girls Hockey Free Trial Day. “When I was a young girl… [you’re] “I want to try soccer, gymnastics, dance, basketball, swimming,” says Jesse Thompson, senior manager of youth hockey for the Washington Capitals, “and I'd like to add hockey to that list.” According to a press release, registration is now open for the second annual event, which offers girls ages 4 to 9 the opportunity to try out ice hockey for a free one-…
On July 29, the Beijing team won the 2024 National U-12 Youth Ice Hockey Championship. The 2024 National U-12 Youth Ice Hockey Championship concluded on July 29 at Weihai Ice Hockey Stadium in Shandong Province. The tournament was organized by the China Ice Hockey Association, hosted by Shandong Provincial Sports Bureau, and managed by Shandong Provincial Winter Sports Administrative Center, Weihai Municipal Sports Bureau and Weihai Lingang Economic and Technological Development Zone Management Committee. After seven days of fierce competition, the Beijing team emerged victorious, with the Shanghai and Shaanxi teams taking second and third place respectively. “The whole team's…
Story Link Men's season ticket Women's season ticket St. Charles, Missouri -Season tickets for Lindenwood men's and women's ice hockey are now available for purchase at luboxoffice.com. Both teams will compete at Centene Community Ice Center for the upcoming 2024-25 season.The Lindenwood men's ice hockey program, under the direction of Head Coach Bill McCart, will host six home series at Centene. Highlighting Lindenwood's home schedule are games against the Ohio State Buckeyes on Friday, November 15 and Saturday, November 16. The games are scheduled for 7:10 PM and 2:10 PM…
Story Link Now in its 16th year, the Terrier Twelve recognizes the best achievements of Boston University teams and student-athletes from the previous school year. In 2023-24, more than half of Boston University's teams have won a conference title or been runners-up in the league championship, and all of those programs will be reflected in the countdown. Be sure to tune in as this year's Terrier Twelve will be announced every Tuesday and Friday this summer. Click here for details. Coming in second in this year's Terrier 12 was men's ice hockey, which won the Hobey Baker Award.…
BROSSARD, Quebec — The Montreal Canadiens had some business on Tuesday.Hours after Arbel Shekay agreed to a new contract, the club also announced it had signed fellow restricted free agent defenseman Morgan Barron.Both players signed two-year contracts, with Jekai making $2.6 million and Baron making $2.3 million over the course of the contract. The hard-hitting Jecai appeared in 44 games for Montreal last season, recording three goals and 10 points. The 6-foot-4, 240-pound Hamilton native led the team with 81 penalty minutes and was tops among Canadiens defencemen with 125 hits.Jeckai has eight goals, 23 points and 182 penalty minutes…
The Olympics bring together the world's best athletes, including those who stay hunched over the entire competition. Field hockey was first introduced as an Olympic sport in 1908 and has undergone many changes over the past century, yet the sport's famous short stick remains. Why are field hockey sticks so much shorter than ice hockey sticks? We'll explain why. How long is a field hockey stick? The International Hockey Federation has set the maximum height of a field hockey stick at 105 cm (41.34 in) and the maximum weight at 737 grams (1.62 lb). Why are field hockey sticks short?…
Ice Hockey Stick MarketMarket Overview:The global ice hockey stick market is estimated to reach USD 519 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 687.6 million by 2031, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.1% from 2024 to 2031.Market Trends:Owing to increasing participation in ice hockey and technological advancements in stick designs and materials, the global ice hockey stick market is expected to witness significant growth during the forecast period. Over the past few years, there has been an increase in the number of both amateur and professional ice hockey leagues across the world. This has led…
Coventry Blades have announced the signing of Canadian forward Jackson Cressey for the 2024/25 Elite League season. The 28-year-old joins the Blades after two seasons in Germany's DEL2, playing for EHC Freiburg and more recently Bietigheim Steelers. Cressey served as the Steelers' alternate captain last season and was second on the team with 44 points (21 goals, 23 assists) in 55 games. “Jackson is a very intelligent hockey player who knows how to get into dirty areas and score goals,” Blades head coach Kevin Moore said. “He's great on the faceoff dot and knows how to get the puck…
Author: Rebecca Osowski Story Link Hanover, New Hampshire – Dartmouth College women's hockey head coach Maura Crowell on Monday announced six members of the Class of 2028 who will join the Big Green ahead of the 2024-25 season. Crowell and the rest of the girls hockey team staff plan to add two goalies, two defensemen and two forwards to the roster. First up, the Dartmouth women's hockey program will welcome the first of two goalkeepers, Michaela Hesova. A native of the Czech Republic, Hesova attended Bishop Kearney High School in New York and has played for the…