Chinese Hockey Expanding at an Astonishing Rate – The Hockey Writers – International Hockey
*This archive was originally published in Sep. 2021 The Chinese Ice Hockey Association (CIHA) has a goal. They have been expanding in the hockey market for years now and they have set their targets. Behind the Kunlun Red Star hockey club and ahead of the 2022 Beijing Games, the CIHA saw a rapid growth in…
Mariners Star Randy Arozarena Apologizes for Cal Raleigh Comments: ‘We Are Brothers’
Outfielder Randy Arozarena insists everything is cool between him and his Seattle Mariners teammate Cal Raleigh after he made expletive-laden comments about the star catcher during the World Baseball Classic. Arozarena also apologized for the remarks he made about Raleigh. “I understand that with Opening Day a few days away, I don’t want it to…
Canucks Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Buium’s Leadership, Pettersson Hits 200, Rossi/Boeser Connection & More – The Hockey Writers – Vancouver Canucks
In the final full week of March 2026, the Vancouver Canucks are leaning heavily into a youth-led culture reset. While the team currently sits at the bottom of the standings, the emergence of a new leadership core and individual scoring milestones are providing a roadmap for the franchise’s future. On March 17, Elias Pettersson scored…
Phillies Ace Christopher Sánchez Agrees to Reworked 6-Year Deal
The Philadelphia Phillies have agreed to a new six-year contract with Opening Day starter Cristopher Sánchez. The deal announced Sunday for last season’s NL Cy Young Award runner-up begins in 2027 and will run through 2032 with a club option for 2033. Terms were not made immediately available by the team. However, the deal will…
Bruins Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Swayman’s Hot Hand, Reichel’s Impact, Hagens Watch and More – The Hockey Writers – Boston Bruins
Here are the key storylines surrounding the Boston Bruins and their upcoming schedule for the week of March 22-29, 2026. The Wild Card Dogfight The Bruins just pulled off a massive, playoff-caliber 4-2 victory over the Detroit Red Wings last night (Saturday, March 21). Both teams entered the night tied at 84 points, but thanks…
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Woll, Tavares, Haymes & Forming Identity – The Hockey Writers – Toronto Maple Leafs
The Toronto Maple Leafs went into Ottawa to play the Senators in the second half of a back-to-back. For a little while, you could almost convince yourself they were going to grind one out. They didn’t. The Senators took over and skated away with a 5-2 win, and if we’re being honest about it, the…
Jets Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Tough Decisions, Pionk Returns, Scheifele’s 100 and More – The Hockey Writers – Winnipeg Jets
With the season winding down, the Winnipeg Jets are fighting tooth and nail to keep their playoff dreams alive, but the margin for error is basically zero. Fading Playoff Hopes and “Tough Decisions” The Jets (currently 28-29-12) are desperately trying to close the gap for the final wild card spot in the Western Conference. They…
Oilers’ McDavid Seemingly Calls Out Coach, Team After Tough Loss to Lightning – The Hockey Writers – Edmonton Oilers
The Edmonton Oilers have struggled in the absence of Leon Draisaitl, as he deals with an injury, and they dropped another game on Saturday (Mar. 21), losing 5-2 to the Tampa Bay Lightning. Related: Oilers News & Rumours: Draisaitl Injury,m Defensive Play, Interest in Hughes After the loss, Connor McDavid had some strong words when…
Red Wings’ Remarkably Healthy Season Is Catching Up to Them – The Hockey Writers –
Every NHL season comes with its ups and downs, with one of the most reliable downs being injuries. You can’t really complain about injuries since every team deals with them every year. Or can you? Related: How Have the Red Wings’ Youngsters Performed This Season? Up until recently, the Detroit Red Wings were having one…
4 Takeaways From Fanatics Flag Football Classic: USA Football Dominates the Pros
BMO Stadium (Los Angeles) – Put some respect on his name. USA Football player Darrell Doucette spoke for the rest of his teammates after manhandling some of the best NFL players in the game, winning the inaugural Fanatics Flag Football Championship on Saturday. An emotional and teary-eyed Doucette was thankful for the opportunity for his…