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The University of Minnesota system is sending more Olympic hockey players than any other NCAA school, with 21 athletes representing seven countries in Italy. Between both campuses, Golden Gophers and Bulldogs will compete for medals starting this week.
Wisconsin native Josh Passolt just won the Slovakian Extraliga Championship after swapping North American hockey for a thriving career overseas. His journey proves success in sports doesn't follow just one path.
A small Minnesota high school hockey team just made history, defeating their rivals 6-2 to claim their first conference championship after years of coming close. The victory ended a two-year winning streak by their opponent and capped an emotional season for the Waseca Bluejays. #
A Minnesota foundation turned grief into giving, awarding 34 scholarships worth $50,000 to teen hockey players this January. They've now given out over 100 scholarships in memory of a 13-year-old who embodied leadership and kindness on the ice.
A Minnesota high school girls hockey team just punched their ticket to the championship game for the fourth year running. The Dodge County Wildcats dominated their semifinal 15-0 and now face a rematch of last year's title game.
The Ottawa Senators are selling jerseys featuring characters from the hit LGBTQ+ hockey romance "Heated Rivalry," with profits going to a local queer hockey organization. The move signals growing inclusivity in hockey culture, though the community remains cautiously optimistic about real change.
Ireland's women's hockey team secured their first-ever FIH Hockey Pro League victory over powerhouse Australia with a commanding 4-1 comeback win in Hobart. The triumph marks a turning point for Irish hockey as they head into crucial World Cup qualifiers next month.
Belgian striker Tom Boon scored three goals to lead Ranchi Royals past Hyderabad Toofans 3-2 in a thrilling Hockey India League semifinal. The victory sets up a championship showdown with Vedanta Kalinga Lancers on Monday.
College hockey players who mentor the next generation can now apply for a $2,500 postgraduate scholarship that rewards their dedication both on and off the ice. The seventh annual College Hockey Inc. Scholarship celebrates NCAA athletes who build the game by supporting youth hockey.
Team USA's Taylor Heise helped secure the nation's first women's hockey gold medal since 2018, and she's ready to bring 7.7 million new Olympic fans to the professional league. The overtime victory against Canada marks only the third gold medal in the team's Olympic history.
Team USA defeated Canada 2-1 in overtime to capture Olympic gold in men's hockey for the first time in 46 years. Jack Hughes scored the game-winning goal less than two minutes into overtime, delivering a victory that echoed the legendary Miracle on Ice.
A star-studded charity hockey game is helping hundreds of kids hit the ice, no matter what their families can afford. Six youth hockey programs just received funding to cover equipment, ice time, and development.
A youth hockey team from Kazakhstan just won one of the world's most prestigious tournaments, defeating Canada on home ice. The Astana Team's victory at the Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament marks a first for the Central Asian nation.
A Wisconsin youth hockey team clinched a state tournament berth after a stunning double-overtime shootout win that few saw coming. Now they're watching Olympic hockey for inspiration as they prepare for their March 6 championship run.
A minor league hockey team in Wenatchee, Washington, has raised $60,000 through annual fundraising games to support cancer education programs. Their "Hockey Fights Cancer" night brings the community together while funding vital resources for survivors.
A drama about gay hockey players is drawing massive new audiences to the sport, with female viewership up 30% and teams seeing real-world impacts. The show's success arrives as hockey grapples with becoming more inclusive.
New forests are rising from the ashes in Minnesota where last year's Munger Shaw fire destroyed hundreds of acres. Thanks to a partnership between St. Louis County and Minnesota Power, 40,000 pine seedlings now dot the scorched landscape.
The Kalinga Lancers secured the Hockey India League championship with a nail-biting 3-2 victory over Ranchi Royals, bringing home a trophy and Rs 3 Crore to their passionate Bhubaneswar fans. Alexander Hendrickx's two penalty corner goals helped seal a comeback season for Indian hockey.
Seattle's Hilary Knight just made Olympic history as the highest-scoring U.S. women's hockey player ever, earning her a spot on Time's 100 Most Influential People list. The Seattle Torrent star's achievement marks a new peak for American women's hockey.
After more than two decades shaping Canada's hockey success, Doug Armstrong is passing the torch to fresh leadership. His planned departure follows five World Championship medals and contributions to multiple Olympic golds.
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