The NHL’s new 4 Nations Face-Off opens tonight in Montreal and shows just how international the game has become. Four ...

A stripped-down event missing some of the best hockey players from places like Russia, Germany and Czechia isn't ideal.

Last summer, Slovak ice-hockey player Marián Studenič gave up hope of playing in NHL and after six years returned to Europe. In addition, the 26-year-old packed up and left the August ...

USA Hockey and Hockey Canada do not allow checking in girls and women's hockey. In Sweden, body checking is part of the rules for boys and girls starting at the age of 12. League officials say being ...

This nine-day tournament – from February 12 through February 20 – will feature NHL players from four countries – two in North America (the United States and Canada) and two from Europe (Sweden and ...

Auston Matthews of the Toronto Maple Leafs has been selected as the U.S. captain for the upcoming 4 Nations Face-Off.

With Mönchengladbach as its stage, Germany is gearing up to host a double European Hockey Championship that will leave a lasting impact. Martin Schultze, sports director of the German Hockey ...

and it benefitted the growth of women's hockey in Europe. Certainly there is a place for continued involvement of Canada and USA's national teams beyond the World Championships. Whether the Series ...

Bringing Canadian and American development teams to Europe in December was an incredible step forward for the event, and for the growth of the game. It provided the crucial scouting opportunity for ...