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
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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
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
Pierogi Power! AHL’s Cleveland Monsters Rebrand As ‘Pierogies’ for Weekend Series
The Cleveland Monsters are hoping to get a boost from some pierogi power next weekend. The American Hockey League team will rebrand as the Cleveland Pierogies for their home games on Friday, April 4 and Saturday, April 5 against the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in celebration of Northeast Ohio’s significant Polish population.
Last Wave of Canadian Hockey League Jersey Design Contest Winners Hit the Ice
The last wave of Canadian Hockey League Jersey Design Contest winners hit the ice in junior hockey rinks across Canada over the past couple of weeks, with designs ranging from classic to a little bit quirky. Now in its fourth year, the contest was open to kids under 16 and
WHL’s Kelowna Rockets Break Out 2000s Throwbacks for Fan Appreciation Night
After finishing last in the Western Hockey League’s Western Conference and missing the playoffs, the Kelowna Rockets broke out something special to show their fans how much they appreciated their support this year. For their final home game of the 2024-25 season on Saturday, March 22, the Rockets donned special
Penticton Vees Bring Name, Logo With Them to Western Hockey League in 2025-26
The Penticton Vees are movin’ on up, and they’re bringing their name and logo with them. On Monday, March 24, the Western Hockey League announced that the Vees — who were longtime members of the junior A-level BCHL — had been awarded an expansion franchise and would make the move
WHL’s Oil Kings Fly Into the Past With Retro Edmonton Flyers Jerseys
The Edmonton Oil Kings are taking a trip into the past this weekend, and they’ll be heading there by airplane. The Western Hockey League club unveiled new throwback jerseys on Tuesday, March 11. They’ll wear them when they take on the Prince Albert Raiders on Saturday, March 15, at Rogers