Hockey

PWHL doubles down on Takeover Tour strategy as sponsors finally seize the opportunity

Last week, the PWHL announced the return of the Takeover Tour — which brings PWHL games to other markets — for a third season. And the next edition is bigger and better: The league will host 16 neutral-site games and visit seven new cities while returning to multiple stops from last year.

November 20, 2025

Gatorade Canada and the PWHL launch groundbreaking sports hydration research

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The PWHL’s best are getting ready to sweat ahead of Friday’s season-opening puck drop, and Gatorade Canada’s turning that salty effort into pivotal insights about women’s hydration standards. No, seriously — sweat isn’t just part of sports: It could be key to changing the game for women athletes.

November 19, 2025

Team Canada takes on Team USA in sixth edition of the Rivalry Series

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Buckle up, because the Team Canada vs. Team USA Rivalry Series is so back, with the sixth edition of the annual exhibition matchup beginning tomorrow at 7 p.m. ET — it’s a thrilling dose of women’s hockey before the PWHL season starts on November 21st. What’s more, the series marks the final time the two powerhouses will meet before the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics, adding extra spice to this already-heated showdown.

November 05, 2025

Carter Hart joins the Vegas Golden Knights after sexual assault acquittal

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In news that’s equal parts infuriating and predictable, Carter Hart — one of five former NHL players at the center of the infamous Hockey Canada sexual assault case — is on the cusp of returning to the league, signing a professional tryout agreement with the Vegas Golden Knights yesterday.

October 17, 2025

Everything you need to know about the 2025–26 NHL season

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The 2025–26 NHL season starts in earnest tonight, so today’s newsletter is all about the season setup, the teams to watch, and the major storylines. Whether you’re a hockey #BookToker (IYKYK), just getting into the sport, or a puck aficionado, this special edition has something for you. As they say in hockey, let’s do that hockey.

October 07, 2025

All five former Canadian World Junior hockey players found not guilty in sexual assault trial

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The five former Canadian World Junior hockey players (all of whom went on to play in the NHL) on trial for sexual assault were found not guilty yesterday — and, for many, it feels like a gut punch.

July 25, 2025

Everything you need to know about the 2025 PWHL draft

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The PWHL stays busy, with the entry draft set for tomorrow at 7 p.m. ET in Ottawa. Not to be confused with the expansion draft, where PWHL Vancouver and Seattle started filling out their rosters with current PWHL players earlier this month, the entry draft is a chance for all eight teams to add to their roster. Here’s what you need to know before the first pick is in.

June 23, 2025

Florida Panthers surge to 3-2 series lead in Stanley Cup Final

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Florida Panthers surge to 3-2 series lead in Stanley Cup Final

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June 16, 2025

The Florida Panthers (up 3-2) are just one victory away from clinching back-to-back Stanley Cups after Saturday’s 5–2 Game 5 win over the Edmonton Oilers. Before Game 6 begins in Florida tomorrow at 8 p.m. ET, here’s the standout storyline fueling each team, including why this best-of-seven series could still go the distance.

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The GIST of It Podcast

Ep #512

Kay Adams reads the NFL Thanksgiving crystal ball

November 27, 2025

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Kay Adams reads the NFL Thanksgiving crystal ball

Gobble, gobble.

It’s Turkey Day in the U-S of A, and that means one thing: It’s time for some football. Ahead of today’s three-g+ame feast, we invited football analyst Kay Adams to The GIST of It to share her predictions and tease her appearance in the EA Sports Madden NFL Cast during tonight’s primetime game between the Cincinnati Bengals and Baltimore Ravens. Hut hut, here comes the pigskin.