The trial of five former members of Canada’s 2018 World Juniors team is currently underway in London, Ontario.[1] Michael McLeod, Carter Hart, Alex Formenton, Cal Foote, and Dillon Dube are on trial 15 months after they were charged with sexual assault stemming from an incident in a “hotel room following the gala celebrating Team Canada’s... Continue Reading →
Joel Quenneville is making his return to hockey. After “nearly four years away from the game,” the second-winningest coach in NHL history has been hired as the head coach of the Anaheim Ducks.[1] Quenneville has not coached since October 27th, 2021, just a day prior to resigning as head coach of the Florida Panthers.[2] Quenneville was forced... Continue Reading →
The man who was “arrested on suspicion of manslaughter following the death of ice hockey player Adam Johnson has been told that he will not face any charges” according to British prosecutors.[1] Adam Johnson tragically died during a game on October 28th, 2023 after “his neck had been sliced in a collision with Sheffield Steelers... Continue Reading →
Last week, it was reported that New York Rangers star forward Artemi Panarin “paid financial settlements to a former team employee last year after she alleged Panarin sexually assaulted her during a road trip in December 2023.”[1] The New York Rangers told the NHL about the allegations for the first time in 2024. The Athletic first... Continue Reading →
Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz announced last week that the county will be “walking away from its responsibility” towards KeyBank Center when its lease expires later this year.[1] “The city owns the land, the county owns the building and is leasing it from the city, which is then subleased to an organization that subleases it... Continue Reading →
Last Wednesday, the Trump administration announced a sweeping round of tariffs, declaring a “10% baseline tax on imports from all countries and higher tariff rates on dozens of nations that run trade surpluses with the United States.”[1] The tariffs have “sparked fears of a global trade war” and left many uncertain of what the future... Continue Reading →
In 2024, two major junior hockey players filed an antitrust lawsuit against the National Hockey League (“NHL”) and Canadian Hockey League (“CHL”). The proposed class action was brought by two junior hockey players, Tanner Gould and Isaiah DiLaura.[1] The lawsuit alleges that “[t]he National Hockey League, the Canadian Hockey League and three junior leagues have conspired... Continue Reading →
The NHL trade deadline is upon us. Teams have until 3 p.m. ET on March 7 to complete any remaining moves before the final stretch of the season. As we move closer to the deadline, let’s take a look at one of the most important factors a general manager must consider as they put together... Continue Reading →
What are the goals of a union? Most unions make sure their members have the essentials: fair wages, affordable healthcare, job security, respectful safe workplaces, and fair scheduling. When it comes to unions in pro sports, players associations serve a number of different roles. According to the NHLPA, the “key areas of support and management... Continue Reading →
The 4 Nations Face-Off has exceeded virtually everyone’s expectations over the last week. What many had originally called a “glorified all-star game” or “meaningless tournament” has quickly become one of the most popular hockey events in the last decade. With the championship game between the United States and Canada set for tonight, let’s take a deeper look... Continue Reading →