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PWHL, NHL navigating post-Olympics injury reality

PWHL, NHL navigating post-Olympics injury reality

PWHL, NHL navigating post-Olympics injury reality

It’s hard to believe the Milano Cortina Olympics ended just over a week ago — unless you look at the PWHL and NHL injury reports. With the second half of both seasons underway, superstars from the hockey leagues find themselves sidelined by injuries sustained while competing for their countries in Milan.

A double dose of heartbreak for Team Canada after men’s hockey gold medal loss

A double dose of heartbreak for Team Canada after men’s hockey gold medal loss

A double dose of heartbreak for Team Canada after men’s hockey gold medal loss

Hockey heartbreak likes company, apparently, after the worst kind of déjà vu saw Team Canada men’s hockey fall 2–1 in overtime to Team USA in yesterday’s gold medal game. Whichever stage of grief you’re experiencing, another red-and-white–clad fan is right there with you.

February 23, 2026

Team Canada’s hockey heartbreak marks end of an era

Team Canada’s hockey heartbreak marks end of an era

Team Canada’s hockey heartbreak marks end of an era

Hearts shattered across the Great White North yesterday as Team Canada women’s hockey fell 2–1 to Team USA in overtime of the gold medal game. It certainly wasn’t the outcome Canadians wanted, but still a thrilling battle despite the odds. Always proud.

February 20, 2026

Underdogs and overtime winners: The latest from the Milano Cortina hockey rink

Underdogs and overtime winners: The latest from the Milano Cortina hockey rink

Underdogs and overtime winners: The latest from the Milano Cortina hockey rink

Grab a Tim Hortons double-double and throw on that lucky jersey — it’s officially the time of the Olympics when Canadian joy is intrinsically linked to a small rubber puck. Let’s skate through the latest hockey headlines from the rink.

February 19, 2026

Everything you need to know about Canada men’s hockey at the Milano Cortina Olympics

Everything you need to know about Canada men’s hockey at the Milano Cortina Olympics

Everything you need to know about Canada men’s hockey at the Milano Cortina Olympics

As the women’s hockey preliminary round wraps up today, the juggernaut Canadian men are preparing for puck drop on the first Olympic tournament since 2014 to feature NHL players. And with star-studded lineups across the board, nothing is guaranteed…

February 12, 2026

Team USA, Team Canada women's hockey to meet in group stage

Team USA, Team Canada women's hockey to meet in group stage

Team USA, Team Canada women's hockey to meet in group stage

Keep your friends close, but your Olympic frenemies closer — we’re breaking down both sides of today’s 2:10 p.m. ET women’s hockey group stage game between tourney favorites and archrivals Team Canada and Team USA.

February 10, 2026

Our way-too-early PWHL superlatives

Our way-too-early PWHL superlatives

Our way-too-early PWHL superlatives

December 17, 2025

Team USA sweeps Canada in four-game Rivalry Series

Team USA sweeps Canada in four-game Rivalry Series

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Team USA sweeps Canada in four-game Rivalry Series

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December 15, 2025

Here’s how it all played out, plus what to look out for between now and the Milano Cortina Olympics.

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Are you primed for the Madness?

March 19, 2026

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Are you primed for the Madness?

Are you primed for the Madness?

Lace up those dancing shoes. It’s time to boogie.

Men’s March Madness officially begins today, with the 64-team first round tipping off at 12:15 p.m. ET. Before the guys and gals hit the hardwood, co-hosts Steph Rotz and Lauren Tuiskula are going all in with a Big Dance primer, spending this episode of The GIST of It talking about the top storylines in the men’s and women’s tourneys. Gimme gimme, shimmy shimmy.

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Olympic roster spots on the line as Rivalry Series resumes

Olympic roster spots on the line as Rivalry Series resumes

Olympic roster spots on the line as Rivalry Series resumes

The spiciest series in sports just grew hotter.

December 10, 2025

Gatorade Canada and the PWHL launch groundbreaking sports hydration research

Gatorade Canada and the PWHL launch groundbreaking sports hydration research

Gatorade Canada and the PWHL launch groundbreaking sports hydration research

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

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

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

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

Carter Hart joins the Vegas Golden Knights after sexual assault acquittal

Carter Hart joins the Vegas Golden Knights after sexual assault acquittal

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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