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Fans cheer on Montreal Victoire’s Maggie Flaherty after she scored the winning goal against Ottawa Charge during overtime in Game 2 of the PWHL Walter Cup in Laval, Quebec, on May 16, 2026.(Christopher Katsarov/The Canadian Press via AP)

PWHL goes the way of San Jose in adding a 4th expansion team — and growing to 12 overall

May 19, 2026 at 10:18 a.m.

San Jose landed a pro women’s hockey franchise on Tuesday with the PWHL completing its ambitious four-team expansion process with a first entry into California.

Buffalo Sabres left wing Jason Zucker (17) and Montreal Canadiens goaltender Jakub Dobes (75) greet each other following the overtime period in Game 7 of a second-round NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series Monday, May 18, 2026, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Overtime goal lifts Montreal Canadiens over the Buffalo Sabres 3-2 in Game 7

May 18, 2026 at 10:29 p.m.

The Montreal Canadiens advance to the Eastern Conference finals, where they’ll face the well-rested Hurricanes in a series set to open at Carolina on Thursday.

This combo of images provided by the PWHL shows the badges for the league’s new women’s hockey teams in Las Vegas and Hamilton, Ontario. (PWHL via AP)

PWHL adding expansion teams in Las Vegas and Hamilton, Ontario, with 1 more coming to reach 12

May 13, 2026 at 9:32 a.m.

The PWHL delivered a double-shot of expansion news on Wednesday, announcing it is bringing women’s pro hockey to the distinctly different markets of Las Vegas and Hamilton, Ontario.

Minnesota Frost forward Abby Hustler (74) attacks the goal against Montreal Victoire goaltender Ann-Renee Desbiens in the second period of Game 4 in a PWHL playoff series Friday, May 8, 2026, in St. Paul, Minn. (Aaron Lavinsky/Minnesota Star Tribune via AP)

PWHL postpones Minnesota-Montreal Game 5 out of player safety concerns related to an illness

May 11, 2026 at 9:13 p.m.

Hours after announcing Game 5 between the Minnesota Frost and Montreal Victoire would not be played on time, the PWHL announced it was rescheduled for Tuesday night in Laval, Quebec.

Fans gather to watch the Montreal Victoire and the Toronto Sceptres warm up before a PWHL hockey game in Vancouver on Jan. 8, 2025. (Ethan Cairns/The Canadian Press via AP)

Women’s pro hockey is coming to Hockeytown with PWHL adding expansion franchise in Detroit

May 6, 2026 at 9:52 a.m.

Women’s professional hockey is coming to Hockeytown, with the PWHL on Wednesday designating Detroit as the first of what could become four expansion markets for next season.

Michigan's Yaxel Lendeborg dunks over Saint Louis' Quentin Jones during the second half Saturday, March 21, 2026, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

Yaxel Lendeborg — ‘The Dominican LeBron’ — finally finds the spotlight in leading Michigan to Sweet 16 berth

March 24, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Yaxel Lendeborg was a force in leading the Midwest Region’s top seed to two overwhelming victories in Buffalo, N.Y., to advance to the Sweet 16. Michigan will play fourth-seeded Alabama...

Michigan forward Yaxel Lendeborg (23) dunks against Saint Louis during the first half in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in Buffalo, N.Y. (Yuki Iwamura/AP)

NCAA Tournament: Top-seeded Michigan rolls into Sweet 16 with 95-72 win over Saint Louis

March 21, 2026 at 5:08 p.m.

No. 1 seed Michigan advanced to the Sweet 16 with a 95-72 victory over ninth-seeded Saint Louis in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday.

Saint Louis center Robbie Avila drives to the basket during the first half of a first-round NCAA Tournament game against Georgia on Thursday, March 19, 2026, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

NCAA Tournament: Oak Forest’s Robbie Avila — ‘never seen a player like him’ — leads Saint Louis into 2nd round

March 20, 2026 at 2:07 p.m.

Beyond the jokes and looks, Saint Louis center Robbie Avila can play basketball at an elite level — and has the resume to prove it.

Kendall Coyne, left, and Hilary Knight celebrate after victory ceremony for women’s ice hockey at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, on Feb. 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)

Hilary Knight delivers joke during ‘SNL’ appearance featuring US men and women hockey gold medal winners

March 1, 2026 at 8:27 a.m.

This time it was Hilary Knight’s turn to provide a big laugh in the wake of a weeklong dust-up involving the United States women's and men’s Olympic gold medal-winning hockey...

U.S. goalie Connor Hellebuyck celebrates after the Americans beat Canada in the gold-medal hockey game at the Winter Olympics on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026, in Milan. (David J. Phillip/AP)

Team USA’s golden sweep in Olympic hockey led to celebrations that turned complicated — and political

February 28, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

The United States swept the hockey gold medals at the Winter Olympics for the first time. It set off a celebration that quickly became political.

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