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FILE - Former Chicago Blackhawks player Fred Sasakamoose is honored at the Edmonton Oilers-Chicago Blackhawks NHL hockey game Dec. 29, 2017, in Edmonton, Alberta. Sasakamoose is recognized as becoming the league's first Canadian aboriginal player in 1953, and he turned into a First Nations hero. But historians and the Hall of Fame would give that distinction to Mohawk player Paul Jacobs if he played in a game during the 1918-19 season. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

Chicago Blackhawks at Edmonton Oilers 12/29/2017

Dec. 06, 2022 12:34 PM EST

Slovak defenseman Andrej Sekera, 36, announces retirement

Jul. 19, 2022 05:18 PM EDT
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Andrej Sekera announced his retirement on Tuesday after almost two decades in the NHL. The Slovak defenseman played the past 15...

FILE - Edmonton Oilers defenseman Duncan Keith plays against the Detroit Red Wings during the first period of an NHL hockey game Nov. 9, 2021, in Detroit. Keith is retiring after 17 seasons in the NHL, three Stanley Cups and two Norris Trophy awards as the league’s top defenseman. He spent most of his career with the Chicago Blackhawks and joined Edmonton last season. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)

Edmonton Oilers at Detroit Red Wings 11/9/2021

Jul. 12, 2022 07:32 PM EDT

FILE - Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Duncan Keith lifts the Stanley Cup after the Blackhawks defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 4-3 in overtime to win Game 6 of the NHL Stanley Cup hockey final June 9, 2010, in Philadelphia. Keith is retiring after 17 seasons in the NHL, three Stanley Cups and two Norris Trophy awards as the league’s top defenseman. He spent most of his career with the Blackhawks and joined Edmonton last season. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens, File)

Duncan Keith announces retirement after 17 NHL seasons

Jul. 12, 2022 06:52 PM EDT

Montreal Canadiens owner Geoff Molson speaks at the start of the NHL hockey draft in Montreal on Thursday, July 7, 2022. (Ryan Remiorz/The Canadian Press via AP)

Canadiens take Juraj Slafkovsky with top pick in NHL draft

By Stephen Whyno Jul. 07, 2022 07:28 PM EDT

FILE - Slovakia's Juraj Slafkovsky scores an empty net goal against Sweden during the men's bronze medal hockey game at the 2022 Winter Olympics, Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022, in Beijing. The new 3ICE 3-on-3 league debuted in mid-June with Hall of Famers Bryan Trottier, Grant Fuhr, Joe Mullen and Larry Murphy among the coaches. The International Ice Hockey Federation and IOC have discussed the possibility of bringing 3-on-3 to the Olympics for another medal event after the same happened with basketball at the Tokyo Games. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

3-on-3 hockey league launches, could be step toward Olympics

By Stephen Whyno Jun. 29, 2022 04:28 PM EDT

FILE - Daniel Sedin, right, and Henrik Sedin pose with the King Clancy Memorial Trophy after winning the award at the NHL Awards, Wednesday, June 20, 2018, in Las Vegas. Swedes Henrik and Daniel Sedin and Daniel Alfredsson have been elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame. Goaltender Roberto Luongo, Finnish women’s star Riikka Sallinen and builder Herb Carnegie were also selected Monday, June 27, 2022, to be inducted in November. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)

Swede Day: Alfredsson, Sedins elected to Hockey Hall of Fame

By Stephen Whyno Jun. 27, 2022 06:02 PM EDT

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Jun. 09, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
June 14 1922 — Gene Sarazen edges Bobby Jones and John Black to win the U.S. Open tournament. 1934 — Max Baer stops Primo Carnera in 11th...

FILE - United States' Noah Cates (27) tries to stop Slovakia's Michal Kristof during a men's quarterfinal hockey game at the Winter Olympics, Feb. 16, 2022, in Beijing. The Philadelphia Flyers have signed prospect Cates and are expected to insert him into their lineup right away. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)

Flyers sign US Olympian Noah Cates among moves around NHL

By Stephen Whyno Mar. 28, 2022 05:06 PM EDT

Members of the U.S. women's Olympic hockey team greet fans before an NHL hockey game between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Tampa Bay Lightning, Sunday, March 6, 2022, in Chicago. The team was there was in honor of National Women's Day. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)

Tampa Bay Lightning at Chicago Blackhawks 3/6/2022

Mar. 06, 2022 08:08 PM EST

Russian Olympic Committee goalkeeper Maria Sorokina (69) blocks a shot by United States' Kendall Coyne Schofield (26) during a preliminary round women's hockey game at the 2022 Winter Olympics, Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022, in Beijing. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

US captain Coyne Schofield pulling double duty at Olympics

By John Wawrow And Stephen Whyno Feb. 13, 2022 01:39 AM EST

Seattle Kraken NHL hockey team pro scout Cammi Granato poses with her new book, "I Can Play Too," Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, in Seattle. For years, Hockey Hall of Famer Granato was asked to write a book about her experience in becoming one of the finest women's hockey players of all time. She finally has, but on her own terms and with a specific audience in mind—kids. And while her book is based around hockey and her personal experiences, Granato is hoping the message can resonate beyond the ice. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Canucks hire Cammi Granato as an assistant general manager

Feb. 10, 2022 01:23 PM EST

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Feb. 10, 2022 11:08 AM EST
Feb. 11 1878 — The Boston Bicycle Club, the first bicycle club in the United States, is formed. 1949 — Willie Pep becomes the first boxer...

Metropolitan Division's Claude Giroux, of the Philadelphia Flyers, shoots the puck against the Pacific Division during the second period of a semifinal NHL All-Star hockey game Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Giroux named MVP, Metropolitan team wins NHL All-Star Game

By Greg Beacham Feb. 05, 2022 07:37 PM EST

Bettman: NHL going worldwide with revival of Global Series

By Greg Beacham Feb. 04, 2022 07:48 PM EST
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The NHL is ready to go worldwide again after two years of coronavirus restrictions and a missed Olympics. Commissioner Gary Bettman...

T-Mobile Arena stands in Las Vegas before an NHL hockey game between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022, in Las Vegas. The arena is the site for this year's NHL All-Star game. (AP Photo/David Becker)

Buffalo Sabres at Vegas Golden Knights 2/1/2022

Feb. 04, 2022 04:22 PM EST

Colliton elevated to Canada coach after Julien gets hurt

Jan. 30, 2022 12:19 PM EST
DAVOS, Switzerland (AP) — Jeremy Colliton has been elevated to head coach of Canada’s men’s hockey team for the Beijing Olympics after Claude Julien was sidelined by...