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The 2026 National League playoff finals might have been the most intense in Swiss Hockey recently, so let’s have a recap at Game 6 and how Fribourg forced Game 7. (Image credit to @frgotteron on Instagram) What went down in Game 6? After a tough Game 5 it was basically do or die for Fribourg-Gottéron. With the score being 3:2 for HC Davos in the playoffs, it was either that they would win their home game on the 28th of April or HCD is Swiss champion. 1st Third With loads of

With the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs officially having started, here is everything you need to know about the playoffs. (Image credit to Luke Miller via Pexels) The 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs officially began on April 18 and will conclude with the Stanley Cup Final with the series ending no later than June 21. For these two months, 16 of the NHL’s 32 franchises will battle through four rounds of best-of-seven series. What Is The Stanley Cup? The Stanley Cup is the oldest prof

Ahead of the highly anticipated Stanley Cup playoffs, have you ever wondered what’s so special about the trophy these teams throw every piece of themselves at to win? Read ahead to learn the history of the Cup and what makes it so special. ​​ (Image credit to sports illustrated ) The Stanley Cup is the oldest trophy competed for by professional athletes in North America. It started as a presentation for the top hockey team in Canada - first awarded to Montreal Amateur Athleti

Ice hockey is seen as Canada's official winter sport and is popular around the world. However, to Canadians, it’s more than a game, it a culture. (Image credit to Getty Images) The History Ice hockey in Canada all began in the 19th century, with games being played on frozen lakes during long, cold winters. In 1875, the first recorded game took place in Montreal, making it a beginning of the first organised competition. The founding of the NHL (National Hockey League) in 1917

With a boom in the uptake in sports in recent years, it is no surprise that players in professional leagues have gotten younger. Giving opportunities to teenage athletes to showcase their performances and offer new perspectives to the team is so valuable in making sports more diverse and fast paced. This article will dive into a list of just a few of the incredible teen athletes who are changing the game! (Image credit to the NHL) Matthew Schaefer - 18 years old Matthew Schae

The Devils have had a tumultuous season - an incredible start to the season was quickly soured by a spate of injuries, a drop in season wins, and general chaos, leading many to wonder - are they okay? Do they have a chance at the playoffs? Or have these losses cost them a Stanley Cup? (Image credit to Sportsnet) The Devils started their 2025/26 season with a 9 game win streak, which ended against the Colorado Avalanche. This win streak gave both players and fans hope for a p

A Game to Remember The Stanley Cup finalists faced off against the up-and-coming Devils in a highly anticipated match. The Devils entered the game with momentum, coming off an overtime win against the Calgary Flames. Meanwhile, the Oilers had secured a dominant 5-0 victory against the Blues the day before. This game seemed to favor the Oilers, but the Devils are known for their resilience and determination. (Image credit to 'All About The Jersey') Fast-Paced First Period From

A face-off between the 3rd and 4th highest goal scorers in the league, Celebrini and Kucherov. The Sharks go again after a win against the Florida Panthers yesterday, playing the Tampa Bay Lightning again after their 3-7 loss on the 4th of Jan. The Lightning are hoping to keep their win streak against the Sharks strong, and the Sharks are hoping to redeem themselves and prove their newfound skills in this game. (Image credits to "Inside The Rink") The first period kicked off

If you are wondering what to get your floorball friend, here are some ideas. From my experience playing floorball, I know gear is always a good place to start when looking for gifts! Floorball stick (Image credits to www.unihoc.ch ) Starting at around $50, all athletes need a floorstick. These are used to pass the ball from player to player and can be a vital tool in defence. Griptape (Image credits to www.unihoc.ch ) Starting at around $15, griptape is a great gift for a

The Women’s World Championship tournament just ended, crowning Switzerland champions once again after 20 years. (Image credits www.unihockey.ch ) History of the tournament First held in 1996, the World Cup was made to replace the European Cup. The tournament is held every second year, with the male series getting the even years and the women's tournament being hosted on the odd. The organisation behind it all is the International Floorball Federation (IFF). In the history of

The Vancouver Canucks’ captain Quinn Hughes has been signed to the Minnesota Wild after a shock trade deal, marking the end of the Canucks’ era as a team with one of their best players in history. (Image credit to The Hockey Writers) The Vancouver Canucks have traded captain Quinn Hughes to the Minnesota Wild in exchange for Marco Rossi, Zeev Buium, Liam Ohgren and the 2026 first-round pick. After much speculation surrounding Hughes’ future at Vancouver and the possibility of

The Edmonton Oilers’ goaltending drama is … over? After goaltending contributed to Edmonton’s slow start to the season, it seems that the Oilers are regulating that issue at long last. (Image Credit to the Associated Press) The Stuart Skinner drama is over. The news comes as the Edmonton Oilers are acquiring goaltender Tristan Jarry and forward Samuel Poulin from the Pittsburgh Penguins, with Edmonton sending beleaguered goalie Stuart Skinner, defenceman Brett Kulak, and a

With a little over a month in the books in the NHL, it’s time for me to praise and maybe brutally eviscerate the performance of many of the teams in the NHL. Note: all statistics and records are accurate as of Wednesday, November 12th. (Image Credit to the Winnipeg Free Press) After one month of NHL action, it’s safe to say that things are looking a little crazy. The Anaheim Ducks (more on them later) are 11-4-1 and LEAD the Pacific Division, while the Los Angeles Kings are

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