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NHL (National Hockey League)

Who is Wayne Gretzky’s Trump-supporting wife, Janet Jones Gretzky?

Wayne Gretzky and his wife Janet were among those partying at Mar-a-Lago after Donald Trump’s presidential election win – but what else do we know about the Great One’s partner of 36 years?

17 Nov 2024 - 6:00AM

Fame and celebrity

Who did Gossip Girl’s Jessica Szohr just marry, and was Blake Lively present?

23 Aug 2024 - 6:00PM

Fame and celebrity

Meet tennis star Aryna Sabalenka, who just pulled out of Wimbledon

7 Jul 2024 - 4:00AM

Icons and Influencers

Meet Olympic gold medallist Nelly Korda’s NHL boyfriend, Andreas Athanasiou

The Chicago Blackhawks ice hockey player is a Canadian vegan and sometimes attends games supporting his golf champion partner, who just made her Met Gala debut

3 Jul 2024 - 7:00PM

Who is Nelly Korda’s NHL boyfriend Andreas Athanasiou? Photos: @nellykorda/Instagram, Getty Images

Fame and celebrity

Is Mary-Kate Olsen dating former NHL star Sean Avery – and what’s he up to now?

Since retiring from the NHL and divorcing his ex-wife Hilary Rhoda, Avery has kept busy with acting and podcasts – so is he dating Olsen now?

30 May 2024 - 5:00AM

Fame and celebrity

Meet golf legend Dustin Johnson’s wife, Paulina Gretzky

Paulina Gretzky has fully embraced her golf WAG lifestyle alongside husband Dustin Johnson – so what else do we know about the fashionable 35-year-old?

27 May 2024 - 6:00PM

Millionaires and billionaires

7 of the richest NHL hockey players – net worths, ranked

Wayne Gretzky – the most famous ice hockey player of all time – retired with over 60 NHL records, while leading goal scorer Alexander Ovechkin also scored endorsement deals with Nike and PepsiCo

15 Jan 2024 - 2:15PM

NHL players including Chris Pronger, Alexander Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby make bank both on and off the ice. Photo: Getty Images/AP

Britain

Arrest in death of hockey player whose neck was cut with skate blade

The grisly incident during a game in Sheffield, England, has reverberated around the ice hockey community and led to moments of silence in the NHL.

15 Nov 2023 - 8:09AM

Beijing Winter Olympics 2022

How a boy from Vancouver became China’s Winter Olympic ice hockey captain

Wayne and Gale Yip reflect on their son Brandon’s trailblazing heroics in Beijing from their native Canada, as his Chinese ice hockey legacy has only just begun.

6 Mar 2022 - 10:15AMvideocam

Ukraine war

‘No more war’: Russian athletes Rublev, Ovechkin call for peace

Washington Capitals Russian-born star Alex Ovechkin, a supporter of President Vladimir Putin, said he hoped there soon would be peace amid his country’s invasion of Ukraine.

9 Mar 2022 - 1:25PM

Russian-born NHL star Alex Ovechkin said he hoped there soon would be peace amid his country’s invasion of Ukraine. Photo: AFP

Beijing Winter Olympics 2022

Profile | Canadian-Hong Kong ice hockey star playing for ‘my mother country’ China

From his historic NHL draft to finding his feet in Russia, here’s what you need to know about mainland fan favourite Yuan Jinjie – ‘representing my mother country is definitely something I look forward to’.

13 Feb 2022 - 1:37PM

Zachary Yuen will represent China at the Winter Olympics. Photo: Handout

Filipino-American Robertson relishes status as Asian role model

NHL Dallas Stars star Jason Robertson, whose mother was born in the Philippines, is showcasing a high level of talent already in his short time in the league.

7 Jan 2022 - 8:15AM

Beijing Winter Olympics 2022

NHL ‘to withdraw from Beijing Olympics’ amid coronavirus surge

A virus outbreak has led the NHL to postpone games and pause the regular season, with numerous players in health and safety protocols.

22 Dec 2021 - 8:49AM

Beijing Winter Olympics 2022

NHL will honour Beijing Winter Games deal with players, says league chief

Commissioner Gary Bettman says despite ‘a whole host of issues’ there were no plans to stop players going to the Olympics in February.

11 Dec 2021 - 11:52AMvideocam

The NHL has said it will not stop players from taking part in the Winter Olympics in Beijing. Photo: AP

Beijing Winter Olympics 2022

China cleared to play in men’s hockey at Beijing Olympics

The International Ice Hockey Federation’s decision avoids what would have been an unprecedented removal of a host country’s team for performance reasons.

8 Dec 2021 - 3:09AM

China’s HC Kunlun Red Star player Tyler Wong is seen in action against Vladimir Zharkov of HC Avangard during the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) match in Mytishchi, Moscow region, Russia in November. Photo: Reuters

Beijing Winter Olympics 2022

NHL and China form unlikely alliance for Beijing 2022

The Chinese Communist Party has found common ground as NHL players push league to allow them to participate at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, tempering international boycott calls for the Games.

22 Nov 2021 - 10:30AMvideocam

Five NHL players to watch out for at Beijing 2022

Outside the usual suspects, who could shine in Winter Olympics ice hockey competition as NHL superstars take to the ice in February?

29 Oct 2021 - 3:10PM

Will IIHF pull China’s men’s ice hockey team from the Olympics?

NHL players are set to line up against China’s 32nd ranked ice hockey team at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing unless the IIHF pulls the plug on the ordeal.

17 Oct 2021 - 8:00AMvideocam

Brandon Yip of the Kunlun Red Star looks to lead a team of Chinese ice hockey players against NHL superstars in February. Photo: Visual China Group via Getty Images

Hong Kong ice hockey goalie on perils of the game

Ice hockey goalie Jordan Laroche details the tough road many endure trying to become professional athletes.

22 Sep 2021 - 1:02AM

Hong Kong

Why Hong Kong’s ice hockey players are feeling shut out

All is not well within Hong Kong ice hockey, with the official governing body standing accused of intimidation, exclusivity and failing to help the sport reach its potential.

12 Sep 2021 - 8:15AM

Lighting win Stanley Cup in front of 17,000 fans

Tampa Bay Lightning strike twice as the American franchise repeats after winning last season inside a Covid-19 bubble.

8 Jul 2021 - 12:06PM

Victor Hedman and the Tampa Bay Lightning have repeated as NHL champions, winning the Stanley Cup at their home arena in Florida. Photo: AFP

Beijing Winter Olympics 2022

Canadian helps China cultivate ice hockey as Beijing 2022 nears

Clint Hazen says the Chinese recognise ice hockey is Canada’s game and want to learn more about ice hockey culture, with the clock counting down to the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics.

21 Jun 2021 - 5:30PMvideocam

Clint Hazen is known as ‘“the hockey guy” at the rink where he works in Beijing. Photo: Galaxy Winter Club

IOC

Chinese-American ice hockey legend Chu wants sport ‘more visible for minorities’

Four-time Olympic medallist Julie Chu recalls Chinese heritage and when she ‘realised how important it is for girls and Asian and Pacific Islanders to have great role models to aspire to’.

22 May 2021 - 2:50PM

Beijing Winter Olympics 2022

NHL set to bring star power to Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics

NHL players such as Connor McDavid, Auston Matthews and Leon Draisaitl set the tournament up to be one of the most competitive in Winter Games history.

4 Feb 2021 - 10:00AMvideocam

Which Asian NHL players are primed for a breakout year?

Matt Dumba, Nick Suzuki and Kailer Yamamoto could become Asian stars in the NHL this season.

9 Jan 2021 - 10:59PM

Can Matt Dumba have a rebound year with the Minnesota Wild, or another team? Photo: Bruce Kluckhohn/NHL via Getty Images

Canada

Hong Kong’s only ice hockey podcast scores with Canucks

Across the Pond ice hockey podcast in Hong Kong finds it niche with local Canadian listeners.

2 Jan 2021 - 10:50PM

Paul MacLean and Chris Ivany. The two Canadians have brought with them to Hong Kong a huge part of Canadian culture. Photo: Ben Marans

Beijing Winter Olympics 2022

Opinion | China facing Olympic-sized embarrassment in 2022

The Chinese men’s ice hockey team are going to get blown away by NHL players at the Winter Olympics in Beijing.

31 Dec 2020 - 10:51PM

Hong Kong Sevens

Opinion | How the Hong Kong Sevens could still go off in April

World Rugby and the Hong Kong Rugby Union have a number of case studies to draw from, including all four major North American sports, the UFC and European football.

7 Nov 2020 - 9:39PM

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NHL (National Hockey League)

The National Hockey League (NHL) is a professional ice hockey league currently comprising 31 teams – 24 in the United States and seven in Canada. Based in New York City, the NHL is considered to be the premier professional ice hockey league in the world. The Stanley Cup, the oldest professional sports trophy in North America, is awarded annually to the league play-off champions at the end of each season. The current champions are the Washington Capitals.

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9 September, 2024