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NHL October 11, 2023

'Pride Tape' makers express disappointment in NHL's ban of rainbow-colored stick tape

NHL players were able to wear rainbow-colored stick tape to show support for the LGBTQ+ community, but the league has banned it ahead of the new season.

NHL October 10, 2023

NHL bans use of Pride Tape on ice in updated guidance for theme nights

The NHL updated clubs last week on its new policy for theme nights heading into the 2023-24 season, including a ban on Pride-themed tape on sticks.

NHL October 10, 2023

ESPN hockey analyst Barry Melrose, 67, announces retirement following Parkinson's diagnosis

ESPN announced Tuesday that longtime NHL analyst Barry Melrose, 67, will retire after he was recently diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.

SPORTS October 3, 2023

This day in sports history: Bobby Thomson's 'shot heard ‘round the world,' Tom Brady surpasses Drew Brees

Tom Brady reaches a new milestone in his Hall of Fame career, Jerry West retires from the NBA and Bobby Thomson hits the “shot heard ‘round the world" on this day in sports.

Calgary Flames October 1, 2023

Chris Snow, Flames' assistant GM, dead at 42 after suffering 'catastrophic brain injury'

Calgary Flames assistant general manager Chris Snow has died days after suffering a 'catastrophic brain injury," the team announced. He was 42.

Calgary Flames September 27, 2023

NHL assistant GM suffers ‘catastrophic brain injury’ amid ALS battle, wife reveals

Calgary Flames assistant general manager Chris Snow suffered a "catastrophic brain injury" after going into cardiac arrest on Tuesday, his wife said on social media Wednesday.

SPORTS September 27, 2023

This day in sports history: Yankees great Lou Gehrig hits first homer; Lions rookie ends 19-game losing streak

Matthew Stafford ends the Detroit Lions' 19-game losing streak in his third NFL start. Lou Gehrig hits the first of 493 career home runs. and the "Battle of New York" is born.

SPORTS September 23, 2023

This day in sports history: Roger Federer’s last serve; Canadian netminder makes history as first woman in NHL

Tennis says goodbye to a legend, a Canadian hockey player breaks ground in women's sports and the Golden State Warriors skip out on tradition.

NHL September 22, 2023

NHL player Nikita Zadorov speaks out against Russian invasion of Ukraine, says it’s 'important to be vocal'

Nikita Zadorov has been in the NHL for ten seasons, spending the past two with the Calgary Flames. The defenseman denounced Russia's invasion of the Ukraine.

NHL September 16, 2023

Stanley Cup champ Jaromir Jagr hints at return to pro hockey at age 51: 'Anticipation before the start'

Age appears to be nothing more than an a number, especially when it comes to former NHL standout and current Czech Republic hockey team owner Jaromir Jagr.

Columbus Blue Jackets September 12, 2023

Blue Jackets' controversial head coach Mike Babcock denies claims of severe invasion of players' privacy

In his first NHL head coaching gig in four years, Columbus Blue Jackets head coach Mike Babcock is once again drawing controversy after alleged claims of invasion of his players' privacy.