Hockey

City, province announce finalized deal for new $800M arena for Calgary Flames

The deal is sealed: the NHL’s Calgary Flames are getting a new $800-million arena. A preliminary deal announced in April for a new $1.

Oct 5, 2023 5:07 PM Read more >

Kings' Arthur Kaliyev suspended for first 2 regular-season games for kneeing opponent

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles right winger Arthur Kaliyev was suspended for four games — two preseason and two regular season — without pay Thursday for kneeing Anaheim's Chase De Leo.

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Oilers sign forward Stonehouse to three-year, entry-level contract

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have signed forward Brady Stonehouse to a three-year, entry-level contract. The 19-year-old from Blenheim, Ont.

Oct 5, 2023 11:22 AM Read more >

NHL stars excited for PWHL puck drop: 'An amazing thing for hockey'

John Tavares has spent untold hours honing his skills. Like the hundreds of NHLers he battles with and against each season, the reward is a career in the spotlight to go along with millions of dollars in the bank.

Oct 5, 2023 8:19 AM Read more >

Erik Karlsson in Pittsburgh is among the familiar faces in new places around the NHL

The quiet of a relatively calm NHL offseason was shattered in early August with one of the more impactful trades in recent history.

Oct 5, 2023 4:13 AM Read more >

Canucks lose pre-season series against Kraken with 2-1 loss in Abbotsford

ABBOTSFORD, B.C. — For the fourth time this pre-season, the Canucks were outscored by their opponents, leaving their head coach looking for more from his players.

Oct 4, 2023 11:35 PM Read more >

Brown, McDavid lead Oilers to 7-2 win over Flames in pre-season

EDMONTON — Connor Brown has made his presence felt for the Edmonton Oilers. Brown had two goals and an assist while Connor McDavid added a goal and three assists as the Oilers defeated the Calgary Flames 7-2 on Wednesday.

Oct 4, 2023 10:38 PM Read more >

Art of the chirp: NHLers weigh in on what makes a good trash-talker

Nazem Kadri has been involved in more than a few verbal sparring matches. The Calgary Flames centre certainly knows how to dish it out during an on-ice war of words.

Oct 4, 2023 8:59 AM Read more >

Nickelback to perform during NHL's Heritage Classic at Commonwealth Stadium

Canadian rock band Nickelback will take the stage at Commonwealth Stadium when the Edmonton Oilers host the Calgary Flames in the NHL's Heritage Classic later this month.

Oct 4, 2023 8:55 AM Read more >

Vasilevskiy remains the choice among NHL skaters for the title of best goalie in the world

Leon Draisaitl found it hard to answer the question of who's the best goaltender in the world. “There's too many good guys,” the Edmonton superstar said.

Oct 4, 2023 4:10 AM Read more >