HOCKEY NEWS

CSKA Pull Away Late to Beat Sochi

Barys Blank Lada 6-0 in Togliatti

Bars Stuns Salavat in Green Derby Overtime

Salavat Ufa led 3-0, but Bars Kazan stormed back to win in overtime in the season's first Green Derby.

Spartak Stuns Magnitogorsk 3-2 in KHL

Spartak Moscow rode a sharper special teams game and held off a late push to win in Magnitogorsk. The visitors answered an early home surge and closed out their fourth straight victory.

Neftekhimik shuts out Sibir 3-0 in Novosibirsk

Nizhnekamsk was sharp, structured, and clinical in a road shutout. Novosibirsk had its chances, but could not solve the visitors or force a breakthrough.

Lokomotiv Yaroslavl top Avangard Omsk 4-2

Lokomotiv Yaroslavl top Avangard Omsk 4-2 on 2026-04-28. Final score 4-2.

SKA-1946 top Krasnaya Armiya 4-3

SKA-1946 top Krasnaya Armiya 4-3 on 2026-04-06. Final score 4-3.

Eisbaren Berlin top Adler Mannheim 4-1

Eisbaren Berlin top Adler Mannheim 4-1 on 2026-05-03. Final score 4-1.

Eisbaren Berlin top Adler Mannheim 7-3

Eisbaren Berlin top Adler Mannheim 7-3 on 2026-04-24. Final score 7-3.

Lokomotiv Yaroslavl top Avangard Omsk 4-0

Lokomotiv Yaroslavl top Avangard Omsk 4-0 on 2026-05-02. Final score 4-0.

Eisbaren Berlin top Adler Mannheim 5-1

Eisbaren Berlin top Adler Mannheim 5-1 on 2026-04-26. Final score 5-1.

Why the NHL Preseason Is Shorter in 2026-27

Eight days, 65 games, four neutral-site contests — and a new CBA that reshaped the calendar.

A Quiet Revolution in Referee Training Is Changing Hockey

Across the IIHF, Hockey Canada, USA Hockey, and the NHL, the way referees are trained, evaluated, and assigned is changing faster than at any point in the last twenty years.

What Makes a Hockey Rink Survive in a Non-Traditional Market?

Most hockey rinks outside the sport’s traditional markets close within five years. A handful survive for a decade or more. RinkStop’s directory data across roughly 80 countries suggests four factors separate them.

Hockey Training Facilities Near Me: A Complete Guide to Finding Local Skill Development

Montreal Victoire Capture First Walter Cup in Historic All-Canadian Finals Against Ottawa Charge

NHL Revenue Sharing Under the New CBA: What Changed and Why It Matters

How the Edmonton Oilers Should Approach Growing Their NHL Talent Pool

The Evolution of Hockey Equipment: What Changed and Why

Adult Hockey Leagues Near Me: A Player's Guide to Finding Local Programs