Flyers sign forward Foote
The Philadelphia Flyers have agreed to terms with forward Nolan Foote on a one-year, two-way contract. Foote, 25, skated in 54 regular-season games with the AHL’s Charlotte Checkers in 2025-26, recording 14 goals and 18 assists for 32 points. He also notched one goal and one assist in three Calder Cup Playoff games. Foote also tallied one goal in 12 NHL games with Florida last season. A first-round choice by Tampa Bay in the 2019 NHL Draft, Foote has played 245 AHL games with Charlotte, Utica and Binghamton, registering 76 goals and 85 assists for 161 points. In 42 career … Continue reading
Samuelsson joins Amerks as assistant coach
Philip Samuelsson has been named an assistant coach for the Rochester Americans, joining the staff of head coach Michael Leone. Samuelsson rounds out a coaching staff that also includes new incoming assistant coach Scott Moser and goaltending coach Neil Conway, who joined the organization last month. Samuelsson, 35, recently concluded a 15-year playing career as a defenseman, playing nearly 900 games. He spent the last seven seasons in Europe, skating for teams in Czechia, Sweden, Germany and Austria. A second-round draft pick by Pittsburgh in 2009, Samuelsson played 512 games in the AHL with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, Portland, Springfield, St. John’s, Charlotte … Continue reading
NHL and NHLPA Announce First-Ever NHL Regular Season Games in Munich and Cologne as Part of 2027 NHL Global Series Games in Germany
NEW YORK / TORONTO – The National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) and National Hockey League (NHL) today announced that for the first-time ever, Munich and Cologne will host NHL regular season games during the 2027-28 NHL season. The 2027 NHL Global Series Germany will feature the Boston Bruins playing two games in JJ Peterka’s home city of Munich at SAP Garden. Also, as part of the 2027 NHL Global Series Germany, the Edmonton Oilers will play two games in Leon Draisaitl’s native city of Cologne at Lanxess Arena. Today’s announcement furthers the NHL’s and NHLPA’s long-term international growth strategy … Continue reading
NHL and FC Bayern Munich Announce Groundbreaking Multiyear Partnership to Grow Hockey and Expand Fan Engagement in Germany
NEW YORK and MUNICH— The National Hockey League (NHL) and FC Bayern today announced a first-of-its-kind strategic multiyear partnership designed to accelerate the growth of hockey in Germany and the development of FC Bayern in North America, create innovative fan engagement opportunities and connect two of the world’s most iconic sports brands and passionate fan bases. The unique collaboration with FC Bayern is part of the NHL’s long-term international growth strategy in Germany. Unveiled today at Säbener Straße, FC Bayern’s world-class training facility, with German NHL stars Leon Draisaitl and JJ Peterka, and FC Bayern champion Alphonso Davies, the partnership … Continue reading
Lions agree to terms with Darcy
Trois-Rivières, Quebec – The Trois-Rivières Lions, ECHL affiliate of the Montreal Canadiens, have announced the signing of defenseman Thomas Darcy for the 2026-2027 season. A native of Terrebonne, Quebec, Darcy joins Trois-Rivières after splitting the 2025-26 season between the Pétroliers de Laval of the LNAH and HK Skalica in Slovakia. Before making the jump to professional hockey, Darcy played four seasons in the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League with the Moncton Wildcats and the Quebec Remparts. In 94 regular-season games, he recorded 38 points (15g-23a). His most memorable junior season came in 2022-23, when he helped the Remparts reach the … Continue reading
Komets add trio of players
Fort Wayne, Ind. – The Fort Wayne Komets have signed centers Mitch Hults and Patrick Guzzo, along with defenseman Jack Matier, for the 2026-27 season. Hults, 31, spent the past five seasons competing in Europe’s top leagues. He began his professional career in the merican Hockey League with San Diego and Syracuse, recording 35 points (12g-23a) in 82 games. He also played 73 ECHL games with Utah, Kansas City and Orlando, totaling 61 points (18g-43a). Guzzo, 24, completed his rookie season with South Carolina last year, recording 27 points (8g-19a). Before turning professional, the Marysville, Michigan native played 171 games … Continue reading
