2026 Winter Olympics

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Feb 19, 2026; Milan, Italy; Aerin Frankel (31) of the United States, Gwyneth Philips (33) of the United States and Ava McNaughton (30) of the United States celebrate after winning the gold medal in women's ice hockey after defeating Canada during the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images
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How Was Women’s Hockey Belittled By the White House?

After standout performances by both the U.S. women’s and men’s national hockey teams in the 2026 Winter Olympics, the post-tournament celebration quickly turned...

Feb 22, 2026; Milan, Italy; Auston Matthews #34 of Team United States celebrates after the game against Team Canada during the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena.
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Auston Matthews’ Gold Medal Benefits Toronto’s Playoff Push

For the first time in his career, Auston Matthews knows what it feels like to win on hockey’s biggest stage. Team USA’s first...

Feb 22, 2026; Milan, Italy; Quinn Hughes (43) of the United States and Jack Hughes (86) of the United States celebrate after defeating Canada in the men's ice hockey gold medal game during the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
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Minnesota Wild Influence Fuels Team USA’s Olympic Gold Run

Team USA’s path to the gold medal game was exhilarating, and Minnesota Wild fans can rest proud tonight knowing that their stars were...

Jan 29, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Utah Mammoth right wing Clayton Keller (9) takes s shot against the Carolina Hurricanes during the second period at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images
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What Defines Success for Mammoth Players in the Olympics?

NHL teams finally made it to the big Olympic break. Some players get to enjoy a nice three-week vacation, while others get to...

Jan 31, 2026; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; The Minnesota Wild celebrate a goal scored by defensemen Quinn Hughes (43) during the second period against the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-Imagn Images
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Minnesota Wild Stars Will Shape USA, Sweden’s Olympic Hockey Hopes

The Milano Santa Giulia Arena is alive with the scrape of blades and the echo of pucks off glass as men’s hockey begins...

Jan 5, 2026; New York, New York, USA; Utah Mammoth right wing JJ Peterka (77) during the first period against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
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JJ Peterka Is the Utah Mammoth’s X-Factor

The summer is a time of rejuvenation for the NHL. Teams upgrade their talented rosters, pick new star players out of the draft,...

Dec 27, 2025; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN; Minnesota Wild defenseman Quinn Hughes (43) warms up before a game against the Winnipeg Jets at Canada Life Centre. Mandatory Credit: James Carey Lauder-Imagn Images
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Minnesota Wild Players Set To Succeed at 2026 Olympics

NHL players are returning to the Winter Olympics for the first time since 2014, and the Minnesota Wild will be well represented. The...

Wisconsin Badgers forward Laila Edwards (10) fires a shot against the Minnesota Gophers in a game Saturday, February 8, 2025, at LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wisconsin.
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At 21, Laila Edwards Already Shapes the Future of U.S. Women’s Hockey

Laila Edwards has never been confined to one role or one definition of success. On the ice, she can dominate at both ends,...