What if the National Hockey League shook things up, not for geography, travel, tradition, or us fans, but instead purely for television ratings? Back when there was still the possibility of an all-Canadian Stanley Cup Final (not to mention the chance of a semifinal featuring 3 of the final four
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QMJHL’s Rimouski Océanic Honour Local Naval Reserve Base With Memorial Cup Jerseys
The hosts of this year’s Memorial Cup tournament are honouring a local naval reserve base with special edition jerseys. This year’s edition of the tournament — which crowns the Canadian Hockey League champions — begins today (Friday, May 23) in Rimouski, Quebec. The host Rimouski Océanic of the Quebec Maritime
New League, New Colours: Penticton Vees Tweak Palette for WHL Debut
It’s been a busy week for the Penticton Vees, with their Western Hockey League expansion draft and prospects draft smack in the middle of their BCHL playoff series against the Brooks Bandits. But in the midst of all of that, the Vees found time to make an announcement about their
Utah Hockey Club Announces ‘Mammoth’ as New Name, Unveils Logos and Uniforms
After playing one season as the Utah Hockey Club, the former Arizona Coyotes made a gargantuan announcement this week, unveiling their permanent team identity. The National Hockey League club released their new name and logo on their website and social media channels the morning of Wednesday, May 7. They’ll henceforth
PWHL Expands to Seattle; Team Will Use Emerald Green as Primary Colour
The Professional Women’s Hockey League expansion team recently announced for Vancouver will have a Pacific Northwest rival when both clubs enter the league in 2025-26. The PWHL announced on Wednesday, April 30, that it had awarded a second expansion franchise for next season to Seattle, Washington. The team will play
PWHL Announces Vancouver Franchise for 2025-26, Introduces Colour Palette
Women’s pro hockey is heading west! The Professional Women’s Hockey League officially announced on Wednesday, April 23, that Vancouver, B.C., has been awarded an expansion franchise and will begin playing in the 2025-26 season. “This is a significant milestone for the PWHL and for the growth of women’s hockey. Expansion
WHL’s Kelowna Rockets File Trademark for Retro Logo Ahead of 30th Season
The Western Hockey League’s Kelowna Rockets appear to be getting set to celebrate their 30th anniversary with a throwback logo, based on filings with the Canadian Intellectual Property Office. As first reported by Jordy Cunningham in the Kelowna Capital News this week, the Rockets have filed a trademark with the
AHL’s Calgary Wranglers Sport Kid-Designed Jerseys for Good Friday Afternoon Game
The kids are alright, and the Calgary Wranglers of the American Hockey League have the jerseys to prove it. The Wranglers took advantage of the Good Friday holiday to host their Kids’ Fri-YAY! afternoon game on Friday, April 18, against the San Jose Barracuda. The game included a T-shirt giveaway,
Chipotle Offering Deal to Customers Wearing Hockey Jerseys for Start of Stanley Cup Playoffs
Hockey fans who love burritos are in for a special treat when the Stanley Cup Playoffs get underway next week. Today, the NHL announced that the restaurant chain Chipotle is offering a buy-one-get-one-free deal to in-store fans who wear a hockey jersey (from any level of play) at one of
Out of This World! AHL’s Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins Take the Ice as ‘Carbondale UFOs’
The American Hockey League’s Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins debuted an out-of-this-world alternate identity over the weekend that was inspired by a local tale of extraterrestrial mystery. For their game on Friday, April 11, against the Springfield Thunderbirds, the Penguins took to the ice as the Carbondale UFOs, complete with special jerseys that
AHL’s Hershey Bears Sport Special Jerseys to Promote Autism Awareness
The American Hockey League’s Hershey Bears quite literally wore their commitment to raising awareness about autism on their sleeves over the weekend. The two-time defending Calder Cup champions donned special Autism Awareness jerseys on Sunday, April 6, when they hosted the Hartford Wolf Pack. The sweaters were inspired by designs
New Boston Bruins Home Jersey Leaked in Video
A busy week for 2025-26 NHL uniform leaks continued with a good look at the new home Boston Bruins jersey, thanks to a well-intended but ultimately revealing video posted by the CBC. The video, which discussed the potential effects of tariffs on the manufacturing of NHL jerseys, showed a few