Ice Hockey

5/12/2026 |  PWHL Adds Teams in Detroit, Las Vegas Amid Expansion Spree (Front Office Sports) The PWHL is headed to Las Vegas. The location of the next expansion franchise in the pro women’s hockey league’s was confirmed by The Athletic in advance of a Wednesday announcement at T-Mobile Arena. PWHL Las Vegas, which will begin its season in 2026–27, will likely share the 18,000-seat venue with the Golden Knights and the Aces.

5/11/2026 |  Islanders donating to open a child support center in honor of Matthew Schaefer’s late mother (Associated Press (AP)) NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Islanders will donate $150,000 to create a child support center in honor of Matthew Schaefer’s late mother, Jennifer, who died of breast cancer in February 2024, the team said Monday.

5/6/2026 |  Women’s pro hockey is coming to Hockeytown with PWHL adding expansion franchise in Detroit (Associated Press (AP)) Women’s professional hockey is coming to Hockeytown, with the PWHL on Wednesday designating Detroit as the first of what could become four expansion markets for next season.

5/6/2026 |  2026 NHL Draft Lottery results: Maple Leafs land No. 1 overall pick ahead of critical offseason (CBS Sports) After winning the 2026 NHL Draft Lottery, the Toronto Maple Leafs now hold the No. 1 overall pick in this summer's draft. With an elite collection of talent in the 2026 draft class, the Maple Leafs will get a franchise cornerstone as they rebuild their roster. 

5/6/2026 |  After front office changes, Maple Leafs win draft lottery (ESPN) SECAUCUS, N.J. -- The Toronto Maple Leafs won the NHL draft lottery Tuesday night, earning the chance to select Penn State phenom Gavin McKenna, who is expected to be picked No. 1.