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🏒 Drop the puck🏒 Drop the puck
Everything you need to know about the 2025 IIHF Women’s World Championship
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If you thought February’s 4 Nations Face-Off was feisty, buckle up — the 24th IIHF Women’s World Championship begins from Czechia today, with the globe’s 10 best women’s national hockey teams in action in the game’s top tourney. So while PWHL teams are on break until the end of the month, some spicy international rivalries are about to take the ice. Pass the milk.
April 09, 2025
🏒 Sound the alarm🏒 Sound the alarm
Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin notches 895th career goal, breaking Wayne Gretzky’s all-time NHL scoring record
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The GR8 Chase is over — Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin scored his 895th career goal in yesterday’s 4–1 loss to the NY Islanders, making him the top goal scorer in NHL history. Here’s a look at the historic hockey moment, by the numbers.
April 07, 2025
🏒 The countdown is on🏒 The countdown is on
Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin is 13 goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s all-time goals record
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If you thought last week’s 4 Nations Face-Off was fun, then feast your eyes on Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin, who’s now just 13 goals away from breaking the NHL’s all-time career goals record, a mark long held by Wayne “The Great One” Gretzky. History is happening.
February 24, 2025
🏒 A campaign for the best game you can name🏒 A campaign for the best game you can name
Canada tops Team USA in overtime to win inaugural 4 Nations Face-Off
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Political tension? Check. Glove dropping? Check. Moments that made you cry? Check. The NHL’s innovative 4 Nations Face-Off tournament had it all, with Canada defeating Team USA to win the inaugural trophy in dramatic fashion last night. Here’s how it went down.
February 21, 2025
🏒 Fight night🏒 Fight night
Team USA and Canada to meet in 4 Nations Face-Off finale
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Drop the gloves because Team Canada and Team USA meet for the 4 Nations Face-Off championship game tomorrow at 8 p.m. ET, a highly anticipated rematch of their feisty round robin tilt. As a refresher, the victor earns bragging rights as winner of the NHL’s inaugural 4 Nations tourney (a replacement for the league’s All-Star break), but the stakes are ultra-high in this storied hockey rivalry. No wonder ticket prices are soaring — it doesn’t get better than this.
February 18, 2025
🏒 Icy and spicy🏒 Icy and spicy
Everything you need to know about the 4 Nations Face-Off
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It’s been nearly a decade, but the world’s best men’s hockey players are finally taking center ice in international competition, ready to represent their respective home countries at the NHL’s highly anticipated 4 Nations Face-Off.
February 12, 2025
🏒 Ice ice baby🏒 Ice ice baby
Canada and the USA ready to face off as the Rivalry Series returns
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The PWHL is on international break, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get your women’s hockey fix. The Rivalry Series — aka the spicy, icy five-game showdown between the Canadian and American national teams — is back on the ice. Drop that puck.
February 05, 2025
🏫 The backdrop🏫 The backdrop
Everything you need to know about the PWHL’s sophomore season
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After an incredible offseason filled with team name reveals, jersey releases, and business deals aplenty, the puck drops on the Professional Women’s Hockey League’s (PWHL’s) second season later today. Here’s everything you need to know before the world’s best take the ice.
November 29, 2024
🏒 Season two, loading🏒 Season two, loading
The PWHL releases its 90-game schedule for the 2024-25 season
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Sharpen your skates because, before pre-season mini camps get underway soon, the PWHL released the Year Two schedule yesterday, with the action set to begin on November 30th. While waiting for puck drop, let’s break down the league’s sophomore schedule by the numbers.
October 16, 2024
🏒 Ice, ice, baby🏒 Ice, ice, baby
Upsets headline opening week action for Canadian NHL teams
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Grab your toque and a cozy bevvy because it’s only a matter of time before the Leafs leaves start falling as the hockey season begins in earnest. Here are the biggest opening week storylines for the NHL’s Canadian contingent.
October 11, 2024
🏒 How it works🏒 How it works
Everything you need to know about the 2024–25 NHL season
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The puck’s already dropped on the NHL’s Global Series in Czechia, but with the league’s North American season openers hitting the ice on Tuesday, today’s newsletter is all about the season setup, the teams to watch, and the major storylines. Let’s do that hockey.
October 06, 2024
The GIST’s Comprehensive Beginner’s Guide to Fantasy HockeyThe GIST’s Comprehensive Beginner’s Guide to Fantasy Hockey
The GIST’s Comprehensive Beginner’s Guide to Fantasy Hockey
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Ready to lace up your skates and dive into the world of fantasy hockey? Whether you're a seasoned puck head or totally new to the ice, we've got you covered. Our ultimate guide will help you draft a winning team, manage your roster like a pro, and light the lamp all season long.
September 03, 2024
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