U.S. upsets Canada to win world junior hockey championship

EDMONTON, Alberta — Heavy underdogs against a hockey powerhouse on home ice, Spencer Knight and his United States teammates snatched away gold for the red, white and blue. Knight ...

U.S. hockey beats Finland 4-3 to reach world junior title game

EDMONTON, Alberta – Arthur Kaliyev scored with 1:16 remaining and the United States advanced to the championship game of the world juniors, beating Finland 4-3 Monday night. Alex ...

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NHL, players reach tentative deal for 56-game season

The National Hockey League and players reached a tentative deal Friday to hold a 56-game season in 2021 beginning Jan. 13, pending the approval of each side’s executive board and Canadian he...

Chicago Blackhawks sticking with team name

Cleveland Indians decision doesn’t change mind of hockey team

Pierre Lacroix, architect of 2 Avalanche Stanley Cup titles, dies at 72

DENVER – Pierre Lacroix, the astute executive who was the architect of two Colorado Avalanche Stanley Cup championship teams, has died. He was 72. The Avalanche confirmed his deat...

NHL could go with temporary realignment for next season

The NHL could go with a temporary realignment of its teams for next season during the COVID-19 pandemic. The league also is contemplating a reduced schedule and temporary hubs. NH...

Avalanche sign defenseman Devon Toews to 4-year deal

DENVER – Over a month’s span, defenseman Devon Toews recorded a hat trick of memorable moments: making the Eastern Conference finals with the New York Islanders, getting married and being de...

Avalanche agree to 1-year deal with forward Tyson Jost

DENVER – The Colorado Avalanche agreed to a one-year deal Monday with restricted free agent Tyson Jost. The 22-year-old forward scored eight goals and had 15 assists in 67 games f...

Joe Sakic walking fine line in Avalanche free agency as big deals loom

DENVER – Joe Sakic’s free agency wish list: Depth and more depth. That’s no real surprise after Colorado’s injury-riddled season. The tricky part for the Avalanche gene...

Avalanche get Saad in trade with Blackhawks

DENVER – The Colorado Avalanche acquired rugged winger Brandon Saad in a multiplayer trade with the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday. Colorado sent defensemen Nikita Zadorov and Ant...

New York Rangers snag Lafreniere with top pick in NHL draft

NHL draft opens a short offseason