Lega Serie A, National Hockey League and National Hockey League Players’ Association Announce Global Content Partnership

NEW YORK/TORONTO – Lega Serie A, the National Hockey League (NHL) and the National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) today announced a groundbreaking collaboration, bringing together the promotional activities of two of the world’s most prestigious sports leagues ahead of … Continue reading

AHL mourning passing of Drew Griffin

The American Hockey League family is mourning the loss of long-time colleague Drew Griffin, who passed away on Friday, July 18, after a brief illness. A native of Agawam, Mass., Griffin joined the league office in 1993 and served as … Continue reading

Wheeler retires from NHL after 16 seasons

Blake Wheeler announced his retirement from the NHL on Saturday after 16 seasons. The 38-year-old forward last played in the NHL with the New York Rangers in the 2023-24 season. He had 21 points (nine goals, 12 assists) in 54 … Continue reading

Halak retires from hockey after 17 NHL seasons

Jaroslav Halak announced his retirement from professional hockey Friday. The 40-year-old goalie was 295-189-69 with a 2.50 goals-against average, .915 save percentage and 53 shutouts in 581 regular-season games (555 starts) during 17 NHL seasons, with the Montreal Canadiens, St. … Continue reading

Vilardi signs 6-year, $45 million contract with Jets, avoids arbitration hearing

Gabriel Vilardi signed a six-year, $45 million contract ($7.5 million average annual value) with the Winnipeg Jets on Friday, avoiding an arbitration hearing. The 25-year-old forward had NHL career highs in goals (27), assists (34) and points (61) in 71 … Continue reading