Hockey

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

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

🏒 Bloom where you’re <s>planted</s> drafted

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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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.

June 16, 2025

A recap of the PWHL’s second season by the numbers

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Just like the PWHL’s inaugural season, the league’s sophomore campaign was chock-full of successes — on and off the ice. Let’s take a closer look at the numbers.

June 09, 2025

Everything you need to know before the PWHL’s first-ever expansion draft

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The PWHL’s first-ever expansion draft is tonight at 8:30 p.m. ET, when the league’s two new squads — Seattle and Vancouver — will continue to fill out their rosters ahead of their upcoming debuts. Spring truly is the season of change.

June 09, 2025

NHL and NBA championship series both even at 1-1

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After a four-and-a-half period NHL hockey game on Saturday, men’s playoff sports gave our heart rates a break with yesterday’s lopsided NBA action. It’s all about balance as we discuss the championship details.

June 09, 2025

Indiana Pacers steal Game 1 in Oklahoma City

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With a pair of Game 1s done and dusted, the postseason push to hoist the NBA’s Larry O’Brien Trophy and the NHL’s Stanley Cup continues. Let’s dive in on the glorious, championship-defining deets.

June 06, 2025

Sports News

Edmonton Oilers take on Florida Panthers in rematch of 2024 Stanley Cup Final

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June 04, 2025

At long last, the puck drops on Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final tonight at 8 p.m. ET, with the defending champ Florida Panthers taking on the impressive Edmonton Oilers. And if you think you’ve seen this film before, you’re right — here’s two questions ahead of this best-of-seven series rematch.

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The GIST of It Podcast

Ep #483

Finding joy in your body with author Hendrika de Vries

August 07, 2025

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Finding joy in your body with author Hendrika de Vries

This one’s inspiring, GISTer.

On this very special episode of The GIST of It, Associate Managing Editor Lauren Tuiskula sits down with author, swimmer, and retired therapist Hendrika de Vries ahead of the release of her memoir, “Open Turns.” de Vries fled Nazi-occupied Amsterdam as a child and started a new life as an immigrant in Australia, where becoming an athlete helped her re-discover her sense of self amid global and internal turmoil. Don’t miss this one.

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