The Hockey News

The Hockey News is an iconic, authoritative and trusted voice of hockey. It was founded in 1947 and grew to become known as The Bible of Hockey. Once a tabloid newspaper, it has evolved into a multi-platform brand that goes deeper and broader than anyone in the industry. The Hockey News publishes regular editions plus its special editions that include the Yearbook, Ultimate Pool Guide and Money and Power.

MASTHEAD

MORE GOOD THAN BAD • Losing the league’s mid-season showcase was a downer, but this season’s treats should make every Islanders fan smile

WORLD JUNIORS REVIEW

FIRST COME, FIRST STAR • The Hockey News’ Quarter Century All-Star Team skews heavily toward those whose careers had peaked – or at least began – in the 21st century’s first decade. But that’s not to say Gen Z is totally blanked on this squad

BEHIND THE MASK

JERSEY HOUND

GOLDEN TICKET-O-METER • A first-overall selection can change the course of a franchise – or leave a team lamenting a misguided choice on draft day. But which club has had the most No. 1 picks? Here are the six clubs that have most frequently had the honor

IN THE CARDS

THE COUNTDOWN • Experience often translates to success, but as the once-high-flying Winnipeg Jets have shown us this year, there’s a delicate balance to be found between a veteran-laden lineup and a roster dotted with dynamic youngsters

PUCK CULTURE • As exciting as the Olympic tournament is, it’s not often the subject of trading cards due to it being a short event and licensing issues with international organizations. However, there have been a few interesting Olympic card sets over the years

USING HOCKEY TO HELP OTHERS • Former WHLer Geordie Maguire battled a brain tumor while studying to become a doctor. Born from that is a charity game that’s helping fund research and treatment

INDUSTRIOUS. DEMANDING. HONEST • Pulford’s relentless game earned him the respect of his opponents. And that continued as his firm-but-fair style made him an award-winning coach

GLENN HALL 1931-2026 • Glenn Hall is best known for tending the crease an unimaginable 502 consecutive times. But that streak alone fails to account for the quality of his play, which made him one of the game’s greatest of all-time

LOVE AND LAUGHTER • A passion for the game pushed David Branch to make it better and safer for young players. And then, of course, there was his booming laugh

‘IF WE DON’T DO THIS, WHO WILL?’ • Oleksiy Lazarenko was not in the military. He was a hockey player and coach. The game was his life. But when Russia invaded Ukraine, he knew what he had to do

GOLD DIGGERS • The North American squads enter the Games as the favorites on both the men’s and women’s sides, but upsets are always on the table when it comes to a single-elimination event

HEAVY IS THE HEAD • Team Canada will have a little bit of everything in Milan: high-end skill, two-way acumen, veteran guile, truculence, chemistry on ‘D’ and – yes – even goalies with some pretty gaudy numbers. But the pressure, as always, will be on the winners of the 4 Nations Face-Off, and anything short of gold will be seen as a massive disappointment

CALMNESS PERSONIFIED • No matter where Sidney Crosby goes, he commands the attention of those around him with his personality and ability to stay on task. And as he gears up for his third Olympics, Crosby – and those around him – are motivated to bring home a gold medal

STARS AND GRIPES • Team USA had a wide array of options up front. They chose a roster that should be capable of lighting the lamp with the tourney’s best, but if the attacking group doesn’t meet expectations, expect the second-guessing to begin

GOLDEN MATES? • Although Team USA lost to Canada at the 4 Nations, they were missing a key player...