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Marie-Philip Poulin named IIHF female player of the year, beating out 5 Americans

Canada's "Captain Clutch" Marie-Philip Poulin has another honour add to her already celebrated hockey career in being voted International Ice Hockey Federation female player of the year.

NHL draft prospect, Hamilton's Matthew Schaefer, on dealing with serious injury and the death of his mom

In the last two years, Hamilton's Matthew Schaefer lost his mom to breast cancer, his billet mom was struck and killed by a train and he suffered a serious collarbone injury. The 17-year-old NHL draft prospect knows more adversity than most.

PWHL hires Boston Fleet assistant GM Meghan Turner as GM of its Seattle expansion franchise

Boston Fleet assistant GM Meghan Turner is switching coasts after being hired as the PWHL Seattle expansion franchise's general manager and first employee, the league announced Wednesday.

PWHL unveils expansion draft and signing guidelines for new franchises in Vancouver, Seattle

The PWHL's two newest franchises in Seattle and Vancouver will begin stocking their rosters early next month through an exclusive free agency period followed by an expansion draft.

Islanders secure No. 1 pick in 2025 NHL draft lottery, jumping 9 positions

The New York Islanders won the NHL draft lottery on Monday and vaulted nine teams, including the last-place San Jose Sharks, in winning the opportunity to have the No. 1 pick.

PWHL chooses Vancouver as 1st expansion city with 2nd market to be determined: reports

The PWHL's first expansion team will be based in Vancouver with an announcement scheduled for next week, a person with knowledge of the decision confirmed to The Associated Press on Friday.

Bills reward NFL MVP Josh Allen with deal reportedly worth $330 million US

NFL MVP Josh Allen was rewarded Sunday with a contract extension that is reportedly worth $330 million US, which would make him among the league's highest-paid players.

PWHL attendance, scoring up this season with expansion plans on horizon

Attendance is up, and so is scoring two-thirds through the Professional Women’s Hockey League's second season, with the six-team league closing in on a decision to expand by as many as two franchises for next year.

Free of injuries, distractions, Hilary Knight regaining offensive touch in 2nd PWHL season

Hilary Knight was more impressed than surprised in discovering she was leading PWHL forwards in ice time three months into the league's second season. It helps Knight is injury-free after being slowed by an ankle issue she chose not to address until last summer.

Sports business exec Malaika Underwood appointed PWHL Players Association executive director

The Professional Women's Hockey League Players Association on Wednesday announced the hiring of Malaika Underwood to take over as executive director starting in March.