Articles filed under Hockey
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Former employee sues Blackhawks, alleging discrimination, wrongful terminationAug 15, 2025 3:15 pm - A former Chicago Blackhawks employee is suing the team for discrimination and retaliation, alleging he was treated differently by his supervisor for being gay, and then wrongfully fired shortly after being interviewed by Outsports, a website covering LGBTQ+ issues and individuals in sports.
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Developer plans youth hockey complex in Elk Grove VillageJul 18, 2025 5:19 pm - A developer plans to build a twin-sheet ice arena in Elk Grove Village to serve youth hockey groups in the Northwest suburbs.
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NHL releases the 2025-26 schedule, the last 82-game season before new CBA increases it to 84Jul 16, 2025 3:01 pm - NEW YORK — The NHL released the full 2025-26 schedule on Wednesday, the final 82-game season before the new collective bargaining agreement kicks in and increases it to 8...
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Suburban firefighters to play hockey for charityJul 15, 2025 6:37 pm - Watch suburban firefighters battle each other in charity hockey matches Aug. 2.
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Blackhawks sign 2025 draft pick Anton Frondell to entry-level contract: Where will he play?Jul 15, 2025 5:33 pm - The first step for the Chicago Blackhawks was signing Anton Frondell, the No. 3 pick in the 2025 NHL Draft, to an entry-level contract. That was accomplished Tuesday with Frondell agreeing to a three-year deal.
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Chicago Wolves to open 2025-26 home schedule Oct. 18 against RockfordJul 10, 2025 1:45 pm - The Chicago Wolves announced their 2025-26 American Hockey League schedule on Thursday.
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What I’m hearing about the Blackhawks this offseason: Söderblom arbitration and moreJul 09, 2025 4:13 pm - The mostly quiet portion of the Blackhawks offseason is upon us. There might be a few surprises that trickle out in the coming months, but beyond a handful of contracts, including possibly Anton Frondell’s entry-level contract, there isn’t likely to be a lot of Blackhawks’ news.
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Jonathan Toews is grateful and excited to play again after signing with his hometown Winnipeg JetsJul 04, 2025 10:31 pm - Jonathan Toews is back in the NHL with his hometown Winnipeg Jets after a two-year absence. The three-time Stanley Cup champion was introduced Friday as the newest member of the Jets. They announced their intention to acquire the 37-year-old center last month, but it only became official this week, with Toews signing a one-year deal worth $2 million, plus performance bonuses.. The longtime Chicago Blackhawks captain last played in April 2023.
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Why the Blackhawks were willing to ‘really jump at a guy’ at end of first roundJun 28, 2025 10:40 am - Kyle Davidson admitted he probably gave up more than the draft analytics suggest when he sent picks No, 34 and No. 62 to the Carolina Hurricanes for the No. 29 pick. But while Davidson is an analytically driven general manager, he’s playing a far more basic game when it comes to the wild crapshoot that is the NHL draft.
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An 84-game season is among the changes coming to the NHL as part of the new labor dealJun 27, 2025 11:03 pm - An 84-game season is coming to the NHL as part of an extension of the collective bargaining agreement. The league and the Players' Association have reached a deal through 2030. It still must be ratified by the Board of Governors and the full NHLPA membership. Extending the regular season from 82 to 84 games is also expected to come with a reduction in exhibition play. The maximum length of contracts getting shortened and a playoff salary cap being implemented are among the other changes.