Hockey

PWHL expands summer camp initiative across markets in year two, encouraging fandom and sponsor opportunities

Following success in year one, the PWHL announced the expansion of its PWHL Summer Camps program to over 30 events across 16 U.S. and Canadian cities. The camps — which feature PWHL staff and players — will take place over the next two months and welcome all ages and skill levels.

July 09, 2026

The 2026 Hockey Hall of Fame class features just one woman

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The Hockey Hall of Fame (HHOF) announced its 2026 class on Monday, a deserving group, but one that includes just one woman: the inimitable Cindy Curley. Stop us if you’ve heard this before, but the road to Toronto’s hallowed halls is paved with misogyny.

June 24, 2026

PWHL welcomes outside investment for first time in league history

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In big PHWL news, the women’s hockey league under a single-entity ownership structure opened itself to outside investment for the first time yesterday. The PWHL — founded and owned by Mark and Kimbra Walter — welcomed Kilmer Sports Ventures and Ilitch Companies into the league as strategic investors with a commitment of over $100M.

June 23, 2026

PWHL offseason heats up ahead of entry draft

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From the comprehensive expansion process to preparing for tonight’s 5 p.m. ET entry draft, PWHL front offices have been booked and busy this offseason. It’s all happening.

June 17, 2026

Carolina Hurricanes hoist first Stanley Cup since 2006

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Droughts were snapped all over the men’s sports world this weekend as the Carolina Hurricanes won their first Stanley Cup since 2006, silencing the Vegas Golden Knights with last night’s 3–0 Game 6 win. Now that’s a storm surge.

June 15, 2026

NBA’s NY Knicks and NHL’s Carolina Hurricanes one win away from championship titles

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The NBA’s NY Knicks (up 3-1) and the NHL’s Carolina Hurricanes (up 3-2) are on the cusp of sports immortality — both teams are one win away from hoisting their respective trophies. With a pair of potential title-clinching tilts on deck this weekend, the men’s playoffs are reaching their crescendo.

June 12, 2026

Stanley Cup Final primer: Carolina Hurricanes

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Six goals from six different Canes helped Carolina clinch the Eastern Conference crown in Friday’s 6–1 Game 5 win over the Montreal Canadiens. Now proud owners of the Prince of Wales trophy — but of course never touching it — the Canes are hoping to leave their prints all over some different hardware, the Stanley Cup.

June 01, 2026

Stanley Cup Final primer: Vegas Golden Knights

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Stanley Cup Final primer: Vegas Golden Knights

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June 01, 2026

The Vegas Golden Knights are back in the Stanley Cup Final for the third time in just nine years of existence. And while folks often love to root for an underdog, this squad isn’t getting that same love for good reason. Let’s discuss their quest to hoist Lord Stanley for a second time.

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The GIST of It Podcast

Ep #581

The FedEx Cup: Exploring PGA’s unique postseason

August 13, 2026

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The FedEx Cup: Exploring PGA’s unique postseason

Today’s episode of The GIST of It is a classic GIST explainer on one of sport’s most unique postseasons: The PGA Tour’s FedEx Cup. In individual sports like golf, majors get most of the glory, so much so that a lot of folks don’t even know there is a postseason — and that it’s really fun. Tune in to hear co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz break down how it works and highlight the players they think can win the $10M season-ending prize.