ECHL announces Season-Ending Rosters
The ECHL on Tuesday announced the Season-Ending Rosters as submitted by each of its Member Teams. Season-Ending Rosters may include up to 20 players. Season-Ending Rosters cannot include any players who did not sign an ECHL contract in 2025-26. Each team is entitled to reserve rights to a maximum of eight players from the list of 20 by extending a qualifying offer no later than 11:59 p.m. ET on July 7. Players on open qualifying offers cannot be traded. Teams are not required to extend a qualifying offer to players who sign a contract prior to July 7. Any Player … Continue reading
Campbell signs three-year deal to coach Senators
Andrew Campbell has signed a three-year contract to remain head coach of the AHL’s Belleville Senators. Campbell joined the Senators organization as an assistant coach in 2024-25 and was elevated to interim head coach on Dec. 17, 2025. He guided Belleville to a record of 17-21-5-1 in 44 games. The Caledonia, Ont., native previously spent three seasons as an assistant in the Ontario Hockey League with the Hamilton/Brantford Bulldogs, working alongside current Belleville GM Matt Turek, Ottawa GM Steve Staios and Senators owner Michael Andlauer, and won an OHL title in 2022. The 38-year-old Campbell spent most of his 11-year … Continue reading
Babcock hired as Oilers coach, replaces Knoblauch
Mike Babcock was hired as coach of the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday. The 63-year-old replaces Kris Knoblauch, who was fired May 14 after three seasons and two appearances in the Stanley Cup Final. Babcock has not coached in the NHL since resigning from the Columbus Blue Jackets prior to the 2023-24 season. He’s 12th in NHL history with 700 wins and 17th with 1,301 games in 17 seasons with the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim, Detroit Red Wings and Toronto Maple Leafs. He coached Canada to the gold medal at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics and 2014 Sochi Olympics and helped it … Continue reading
Why Canada’s Search for a First World Cup Win Remains a Major Betting Story
Canada enters the 2026 World Cup without a men’s tournament win in its history. Betting markets continue to rank the team among lower-tier contenders despite co-hosting duties. The discussion around pricing, expectations and past results continues to shape wagering interest heading into the tournament. This article examines historical performance, market behaviour and the factors influencing odds in 2026. Canada’s return to the men’s World Cup stage in 2026 places renewed attention on a team still searching for its first victory at the tournament. The story does not center on qualification alone but on whether the side can finally turn participation … Continue reading
EIHL Playoff Finals Weekend 2027 tickets on sale from 29 June
Tickets for the 2027 Elite League Playoff Finals weekend will go on sale Monday 29th June. This is our annual showpiece occasion, and the season finale, which sees Saturdays’ two Semi-Finals followed by a 3rd vs 4th playoff and the Playoff Final on Sunday. In 2027, this takes place over Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th April 2027 at the Motorpoint Arena in Nottingham. Following the sell-out success of the past three seasons’ finals, fans are encouraged to book early to avoid disappointment. Tickets will first go on sale in an exclusive presale window to Season Ticket Holders of all 10 … Continue reading
How to Throw a Relaxed NHL Draft Watch Party at Home
Somewhere in a living room right now, a hockey fan has a notebook open, a couple of prospect names circled, and a calendar marked for June 26. The 2026 Upper Deck NHL Draft is coming up at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, and for a certain kind of fan, draft weekend has quietly become as anticipated as any playoff game. It is the moment when a struggling franchise sees a future star walk across the stage, when trade rumors finally turn into trades, and when the next decade of a team’s identity starts to take shape. And like any big hockey … Continue reading
