Review: NHL 25 Makes Meaningful Strides

EA Sports’ NHL hockey video game series has been the standard for over 30 years. Unfortunately, the past couple years’ releases have been quite disappointing, but NHL 25 breaks that losing streak and delivers a much-improved hockey experience thanks to its ICE-Q artificial intelligence.

Boston Bruins: Building Blocks In Place

Boston Bruins: Building Blocks In Place

If the depth of the Boston Bruins continues to play as the fourth line did in Thursday night's 6-4 win over the Montreal Canadiens at TD Garden, it could be a successful season for the Causeway Street gang. Newcomers Mark Kastelic (two goals) and Cole Koepke (one goal...

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NHL 25 Out Tomorrow

NHL 25 Out Tomorrow

NHL 25 is due out tomorrow, and it marks the 34th iteration of EA’s hockey video game (dating back to the initial “NHL Hockey” released for Sega Genesis). Featuring the Hughes brothers (Jack, Quinn and Luke) on the cover, here’s a look at what to expect from NHL 25.

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Buffalo has a 13-year postseason drought and lost three of its first four games. With a similar cast of players as 2023-24, will the results be different? [...]

Betting tips, picks and trends for ESPN's national games of the week, Wild-Blues and Flyers-Oilers. [...]

The Professional Women's Hockey League will open its second season on Nov. 30, a month earlier than last season, with an expanded, 90-game schedule, the league announced Tuesday. [...]

The Blue Jackets hosted Johnny Gaudreau, the father of Johnny and Matthew who were killed by a suspected drunk driver, at practice Monday. [...]

Being back in town for Islanders coach Patrick Roy brought back memories of helping Colorado win two Stanley Cup titles as a goaltender. [...]

Alex Ovechkin is set to play right wing in the Washington Capitals' second game of the season Tuesday against Vegas. [...]

The Panthers are hoping that two-time All-Star forward Matthew Tkachuk can return Oct. 22 from an illness. [...]

The Utah Hockey Club improved to 3-0-0 after an overtime win against the Rangers in Madison Square Garden, a victory star Clayton Keller said shows that the new franchise can [...]

Sharks center Macklin Celebrini, the No. 1 pick in the 2024 NHL draft, has been placed on injured reserve and will miss at least the next two games. [...]

Who lands after repeat No. 1 Connor McDavid? Our panel of more than 50 experts voted on the league's best for this season. [...]

NCAA HOCKEY

UND vs. Augustana Images

The University of North Dakota Hockey team played an exhibition game against Augustana University in a non-conference exhibition game. UND would lose the game 4-1. This was the first loss for UND since the 1996-97 season. "Our mindset coming...
UND Hockey Fest Pictures

UND Hockey Fest Pictures

The University of North Dakota hockey team held their annual fan feast on Tuesday night. It was an opportunity for UND fans to get their first look at the 2024-25 hockey team. Here are some images from the event.

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UND Hockey Media Day Pictures and Quotes

UND Hockey Media Day Pictures and Quotes

On Wednesday, the University of North Dakota men's hockey team held its annual media day. Here are a few thoughts and pictures from the day. First, I attended practice at 9:00 am. The practice session was intense and workman-like. Here are some...

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Now in its third year as a Division I program, Lindenwood has had its moments before. But this past weekend in Wisconsin was a major milestone. One of what it [...]

The NCAA Division I council introduced legislation on Tuesday to change the longstanding “CHL rule,” which deemed players from the WHL, OHL, and QMJHL ineligible for NCAA hockey [...]

It would be shocking at this point if the NCAA did anything other than eliminate restrictions on Major Junior players joining NCAA teams [...]

The ECAC has a clear favorite this season in Cornell, but after that there are a lot of talented teams that could make a stand. It is an interesting time [...]

When Casey Jones departed to become the head coach in waiting at Cornell, it was a bit shocking for Clarkson. Jones had been the Golden Knights' head coach for 12 [...]

If things had worked out differently, Spencer Marquis wouldn't have been in North Andover on Sunday. He might have been on a golf course in Maine [...]

HOCKEY HISTORY

Retro Rangers: One Man’s Fantasy is Another’s Reality

Raise your hand if you ever fantasized about practicing with the Rangers and having a couple of beers with them later on. Well, our fantasies became Gene “Scoop” Koerner’s reality as he did that and much more when he became the Blueshirts practice goalie in the 1970s.

Retro Rangers: Bower and “Gump” Had Much in Common (Part 2 of 2)

Retro Rangers: Bower and “Gump” Had Much in Common (Part 2 of 2)

Goaltenders Lorne “Gump” Worsley and Johnny Bower had a lot in common. Both made their NHL debuts with the New York Rangers in the 1950s, both have earned multiple Vezina Trophies, both are members of the NHL Hall of Fame and both played into their 40s and won four Stanley Cups during their long playing careers. And of course both also had to leave New York to achieve their future success.

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Retro Rangers: Bower and “Gump” Had Much in Common (Part 2 of 2)

Retro Rangers: Bower and “Gump” Had Much in Common (Part 1 of 2)

Goaltenders Lorne “Gump” Worsley and Johnny Bower had a lot in common. Both made their NHL debuts with the New York Rangers in the 1950s, both have earned multiple Vezina Trophies, both are members of the NHL Hall of Fame and both played into their 40s and won four Stanley Cups during their long playing careers. And of course both also had to leave New York to achieve their future success.

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HOCKEY VIDEO GAMES

Review: NHL 25 Makes Meaningful Strides

EA Sports’ NHL hockey video game series has been the standard for over 30 years. Unfortunately, the past couple years’ releases have been quite disappointing, but NHL 25 breaks that losing streak and delivers a much-improved hockey experience thanks to its ICE-Q artificial intelligence.

NHL 25 Out Tomorrow

NHL 25 Out Tomorrow

NHL 25 is due out tomorrow, and it marks the 34th iteration of EA’s hockey video game (dating back to the initial “NHL Hockey” released for Sega Genesis). Featuring the Hughes brothers (Jack, Quinn and Luke) on the cover, here’s a look at what to expect from NHL 25.

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NHL 24 Fails to Deliver

NHL 24 Fails to Deliver

The latest edition of EA Sports’ NHL hockey video game series – NHL 24 – is available now on PlayStation and Xbox. Last season’s release was quite disappointing, and our hope was that NHL 24 would represent a huge leap forward and take full advantage of next-generation console power. Unfortunately, it falls short and disappoints again this time, in some even more critical ways.

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PHOTO GALLERIES

UND Hockey Media Day Pictures and Quotes

On Wednesday, the University of North Dakota men's hockey team held its annual media day. Here are a few thoughts and pictures from the day. First, I attended practice at 9:00 am. The practice session was intense and workman-like. Here are some...
Photo Gallery: Capitals vs Flyers (04/16/2024)

Photo Gallery: Capitals vs Flyers (04/16/2024)

The Washington Capitals clinched the last playoff spot in the Eastern Conference with their 2-1 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers in regulation. Simultaneously, the Capitals victory also ended the Red Wings and Penguins chances at the post-season.

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Knight will get the starting nod on the road versus the Blue Jackets on Tuesday, George Richards of Florida Hockey Now reports. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update. [...]

Durzi (upper body) is expected to be sidelined indefinitely according to general manager Bill Armstrong on Tuesday, per Scott Garrard of KSL Sports Zone. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on [...]

Mrazek will guard the road goal Tuesday versus Calgary, according to Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update. [...]

Dunn (upper body) will be a game-time decision Tuesday versus Nashville, according to Kate Shefte of The Seattle Times. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update. [...]

Ersson will be in goal on the road against Edmonton on Tuesday, Kevin Kurz of The Athletic reports. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update. [...]

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