The NHL moved a step forward toward a resolution of the 2019-2020 season with the announcement of a 24-team Return to Play Plan today, though there are plenty of details—like a start date and locations—to be determined. (more…)
Archive | Hockey
New for 2020-2021: Toronto Six
We have a name for the sixth team in the National Women’s Hockey League (NWHL), debuting for the 2020-2021 season: the expansion Toronto Six. (more…)
Hershey, Washington extend affiliation through 2023-24
The Hershey Bears will remain the AHL affiliate of the Washington Capitals through the 2023-2024 season, as the two teams extend their current affiliation agreement. (more…)
Rest of AHL season, playoffs canceled
With the AHL season canceled, the American Hockey League Board of Directors also canceled the Calder Cup playoffs, which have been held annually since 1937. (more…)
NHL looks at 24-team tourney to decide 2019-2020 title
After reviewing several scenarios to determine a 2019-2020 champion, the NHL is now reportedly settling on a 24-team Stanley Cup tourney played in a single market. (more…)
Work could resume soon on new Islanders arena
Work could resume on a new New York Islanders arena, as Gov. Andrew Cuomo is set to allow construction on large projects resume as part of his plan to reopen the New York State economy. (more…)
New Henderson arena polls well in community
A new Henderson arena has polled well in the Nevada community, as plans for the Vegas Golden Knights to bring an American Hockey League team to the suburb moves forward. (more…)
NWHL expands to Toronto
After five seasons, the National Women’s Hockey League (NWHL) has its first Canadian team, with a strong ownership group bringing an expansion team to Toronto. (more…)
Madison Square Garden Company split complete
A split of Madison Square Garden Company assets is now complete, with MSG Entertainment (comprising the programming and venues) and MSG Sports (comprising the professional sports franchises) now trading separately on the New York Stock Exchange. (more…)
Safety first when arenas reopen: study
We have some more polling about fans will act once arenas reopen after an abatement of the coronavirus pandemic. The bottom line: it will be a challenge to bring them back. (more…)
When arenas open, will fans return?
Planning is tough due to the lack of actionable data, but as the arena industry preps for 2020-2021, one study indicates that things won’t snap back to normal when arenas open. (more…)
NHL and AHL Suspensions Expected to Last Months
The evolving nature of the coronavirus pandemic continues to affect professional hockey, with the NHL and minor-league AHL both facing suspensions that will last months. (more…)
