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Kirk: NHL chance proves dreams can come true

Liam Kirk is "living proof" that British ice hockey players can make their dreams come true after signing a three-year entry level deal with the NHL's Arizona Coyotes.

Hockey

NHL's first Black player to have number retired by Bruins

Willie O'Ree, who in 1958 became the first Black player to feature in the National Hockey League, will have his No 22 jersey retired by the Boston Bruins.

Coronavirus in sport

Elite Ice Hockey League suspends 2020/21 season

The Elite Ice Hockey League has confirmed the suspension of the 2020/21 season.

Rainbow Laces

'A player aimed a homophobic slur at me - we need pride games'

Weeks after being verbally abused in a match, Zach Sullivan came out as bisexual on UK ice hockey's Pride Weekend - a valuable sports initiative, as new research shows.

Black Lives Matter

Dumba kneels, NHL puts focus on Black Lives Matter movement

Minnesota's Matt Dumba became the first NHL player to kneel during the US national anthem ahead of the opening play-off game between Edmonton and Chicago in Edmonton.

Coronavirus in sport

NHL announces 24-team playoff format

NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman has announced the league is moving ahead with a 24-team expanded playoff format if its able to resume play.

Ice Hockey

Oilers forward Cave dies at age of 25

The NHL's Edmonton Oilers have confirmed that forward Colby Cave has passed away after suffering a brain bleed.

Coronavirus in sport

Trump wants return of US sport 'soon with fans'

US President Donald Trump says he hopes to see American sport, suspended by the coronavirus, return soon "with fans in arenas" after talks with sports commissioners.

Rainbow Laces

Perfect Storm: A coming out and a team's support

Zach Sullivan of ice hockey's Manchester Storm explains why he shared his truth on social media on the Elite League's Pride Weekend.

Ice Hockey

Ovechkin scores 700th; Ayres unlikely hero

Alex Ovechkin scored his 700th NHL goal for the Washington Capitals on Saturday and there was an unlikely goaltending hero for the Carolina Hurricanes.

Ice Hockey

Sedin twins honoured by Canucks

Legendary ice hockey twins Henrik and Daniel Sedin were honoured by the Vancouver Canucks on Wednesday when their numbers were retired by the franchise.

Ice Hockey

Bouwmeester 'alert' after cardiac episode

St Louis Blues defenseman Jay Bouwmeester is "alert and conscious" in hospital after collapsing on the bench during their NHL clash with the Anaheim Ducks.

Ice Hockey

GB miss out on ice hockey at 2022 Winter Olympics

Great Britain’s men's ice hockey team missed out on qualifying for the 2022 Winter Olympics after a 4-1 defeat to Hungary in Nottingham.

Rainbow Laces

'Elite League's Pride Weekend means so much to me'

As UK ice hockey prepares to raise awareness on LGBT+ inclusion, Jay Forster - an amateur player who's trans - discusses his journey in the sport.

Ice Hockey

Peters resigns amid racism storm

The Calgary Flames have accepted head coach Bill Peters' resignation after accusations of racial and physical abuse from former players.

Chelsea

Cech: Ice hockey debut a childhood dream

Former Arsenal and Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech says his ice hockey debut for Guildford Phoenix is the realisation of a childhood dream.

Chelsea

Cech joins ice hockey side Guildford Phoenix

Former Chelsea and Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech has embarked on a new career in ice hockey after signing for Guildford Phoenix.

Ice Hockey

NHL team has 'rage room' for angry fans

Philadelphia Flyers fans will have a "Disassembly Room" at the Wells Fargo Center where fans can vent their frustrations by smashing things.