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Carol Schram
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I ✍️ about hockey and other sports.
• Features Writer at The Hockey News
• Senior Contributor at Forbes SportsMoney
• Member of the PHWA
On Thursday morning, the Seattle Torrent and Vancouver Goldeneyes team names were unveiled.

Thursday evening, Canada and USA square off in the latest Rivalry Series instalment.

Two weeks away from PWHL Season 3, there's lots going on. Here's the latest:

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PWHL Unveils Seattle Torrent And Vancouver Goldeneyes Team Identities
It's a big year for women's hockey. The PWHL's newest teams now have names, and top players are juggling international responsibilities ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics.
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November 6, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Not many NHL coaches get to come back to a team. But Glen Gulutzan spent the last 12 years working with a wide range of sharp hockey minds before returning to the Dallas Stars.

We talked about his journey in this feature story for @thehockeynews.bsky.social:

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Stars Align; Dallas Stars Begin Season With Consecutive Wins Under New Coach Glen Gulutzan
For nearly a year, Gulutzan has been making plans to make a return to Texas.
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October 12, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Clayton Keller, Alexander Kerfoot & Utah Mammoth president Chris Armstrong took me behind the scenes of the team's spectacular new training facility, built from the ground up in just 13 months.

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Utah Mammoth Open New State-Of-The-Art Practice And Training Facility
In less than 13 months, the owners of the NHL's Utah Mammoth oversaw the construction of a best-in-class training space, part of a commitment to players and community.
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September 17, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Ken Dryden was one of the key figures that drew me into hockey — as both a player and an author.

Condolences to his loved ones. He will be missed.

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Hockey Hall Of Fame Member Ken Dryden Dies At 78
The hockey world lost one of its most iconic figures on Friday night, as Ken Dryden lost a battle with cancer at age 78.
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September 6, 2025 at 6:29 AM
Josh Siskin, the GM of FloHockey, shared his thoughts about his platform's new partnerships with the OHL and the QMJHL and much more when we spoke this week for Forbes SportsMoney:

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FloHockey Adds The OHL And QMJHL To Its Expansive Streaming Portfolio
The FloHockey streaming platform is continuing its growth trajectory, adding the OHL and QMJHL to its offerings for the 2025-26 season.
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August 29, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Since I spoke to Frank Nazar ahead of the World Championship in May, all he's done is win a gold medal, tie for his team's scoring lead and now, ink a juicy contract extension off just 56 NHL games.

It's Frank's world. We're just living in it.

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Amid Changing NHL Salary Landscape, The Blackhawks Extend Frank Nazar
Frank Nazar, 21, is now locked up with the Chicago Blackhawks for the next eight years. For now, many other NHL stars are waiting to sign their contract extensions.
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August 22, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Matthew and Brady Tkachuk don't just share their playing style with their legendary father, Keith. They've also all got the gift of gab.

It was such a treat to chat with all three about their EA Sports NHL 26 cover athlete status and much more.

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Matthew Tkachuk, Brother Brady And Their Father Keith Talk NHL 26, Olympics And More
Being named cover athletes on NHL 26 caps off a whirlwind time for the Tkachuk family that includes Stanley Cups and Team USA action, with the Olympics on the horizon.
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August 11, 2025 at 3:52 PM
New @pwhl--vancouver.bsky.social players Sarah Nurse, Jenn Gardiner and Kristen Campbell piloted the Aquabus like pros on Friday, quickly making themselves at home in their new market.

My story, for @cdnpress.bsky.social:

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Sarah Nurse ready to make waves with new PWHL team in Vancouver
VANCOUVER - When Sarah Nurse first stepped onto the Aquabus dock at Vancouver’s Granville Island, she was a little apprehensive.
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August 2, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Last year, Jeremy Swayman's decision not to file for arbitration caused a ripple that reverberated until opening-night puck drop. Will Bowen Byram make similar waves this summer?

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Gabriel Vilardi, Lukas Dostal Headline 2025 NHL Salary Arbitration Class
Three Winnipeg Jets and two Anaheim Ducks are among the 11 players that have elected to file for NHL salary arbitration in 2025.
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July 5, 2025 at 10:40 PM
One more from me today: a wrapup of Wednesday's @thepwhl.com awards and Tuesday's draft — complete with trades!

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Marie-Philip Poulin Is 2025 MVP As PWHL Rosters Are Reshaped At Draft
Tuesday night in Ottawa, 48 new players were drafted into the PWHL. On Wednesday, the league handed out its annual awards, with Marie-Philip Poulin taking top honors.
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June 25, 2025 at 9:35 PM
"We both know how we need to show up for each other in those moments and how we need to support each other in order to reach our goals."

Lauren Kyle took me behind the scenes of her home life with Connor McDavid and her thriving business portfolio.

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Edmonton Oilers Captain’s Wife Lauren Kyle McDavid Is All Business
As speculation mounts about Connor McDavid's future with the Edmonton Oilers, his wife is putting down roots with her new downtown bar and furniture showroom.
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June 25, 2025 at 4:57 PM
The St. Louis Blues have a new look, inspired by the past. I spoke to the team's chief revenue and marketing officer, Steve Chapman, about how it all came to be.

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St. Louis Blues Unveil New Uniforms As Part Of 2025 Brand Evolution
When the St. Louis Blues make their first selection at Friday's NHL draft, their newest top prospect will don a brand-new jersey, which nods to the team's rich heritage.
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June 24, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Fans in Vancouver and Seattle can now start speculating in earnest about the make-up of their @thepwhl.com
teams' rosters.

Some of the biggest names in women's hockey have been left off their teams' protected lists.

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Hilary Knight, Sarah Nurse Left Unprotected For PWHL Expansion
The expansion picture got real in the PWHL on Tuesday, with many big names across the sport left off the inaugural teams' three-player protected lists.
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June 3, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Sidney Crosby, Brendan Shanahan and Marc-Andre Fleury are all part of the roster for season 2 of Prime Video's "Faceoff: Inside the NHL."

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Crosby, Shanahan, Tkachuks Topline ‘Faceoff: Inside The NHL’ Season 2
Season 2 of the NHL's acclaimed docuseries will drop this fall on Prime Video with an expanded cast including Sidney Crosby and Brendan Shanahan.
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May 29, 2025 at 7:05 PM
New, @thehockeynews.bsky.social:

I took a look at how the post-season success of the @abbycanucks.bsky.social could impact the big club, starting with another super spring from Arturs Silovs.

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Arturs Silovs' Sensational Spring Complicates The Vancouver Canucks' Goalie Picture
No matter where he’s playing, Arturs Silovs has a knack for bringing his best when the stakes are raised in springtime. 
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May 28, 2025 at 8:47 PM
After so much recent success at world juniors and on the women's side, @usahockey.bsky.social has added a gold-medal team at men's worlds for the first time since 1933.

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USA Hockey Wins First Worlds Gold Since 1933 On Tage Thompson’s Goal
If the 2025 IIHF World Championship is setting the stage forthe 2026 Winter Olympics, that's great news for the winning team from the United States.
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May 26, 2025 at 12:15 AM
After a one-day break in game action, the 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs pick up again on Tuesday in Raleigh.

Here's my preview of both conference final matchups:

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Familiar Foes Face Off Again In NHL 2025 Stanley Cup Conference Finals
The battle for the 2025 Stanley Cup is down to four teams. They're all battle-tested squads who have made it this far in recent years. Who will advance?
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May 20, 2025 at 12:41 AM
The Minnesota Frost are back in @thepwhl.com Finals — with a first-time opponent in the Ottawa Charge.

In a league this tight, the outcome will come down to the details. The series starts Tuesday in Ottawa.

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Minnesota Frost To Defend Walter Cup Title Against Ottawa Charge In 2025 PWHL Finals
The Walter Cup champion Minnesota Frost are back in the PWHL Finals. This time around, they'll face a first-time playoff team in the Ottawa Charge.
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May 17, 2025 at 6:08 PM
New, for @thehockeynews.bsky.social:

Since the @nhlcanucks.bsky.social couldn't keep Rick Tocchet, handing the coaching reins to Adam Foote is a good way to maintain stability during what has been a tumultuous year. He did a good job rebuilding the defense, too:

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Hughes-Approved: What The Vancouver Canucks Promoting Adam Foote Means For Their Captain's Future
When it comes to securing a head-coaching job with the Vancouver Canucks, a vote of confidence from Quinn Hughes goes a long way.
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May 14, 2025 at 6:41 PM
On a big night for the D pair of Shayne Gostisbehere and Sean Walker, here's my story on 'Ghost' and why the Canes
were the right free-agent fit for him:

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a hockey player with the number 26 on their back
ALT: a hockey player with the number 26 on their back
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May 13, 2025 at 1:49 AM
After unveiling the Utah Mammoth name and logo this week, team owner Ryan Smith spoke with me about how lessons he learned in the tech world have fuelled his approach to building out the @utahhockeyclub.bsky.social with his fans and community always top of mind.

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The Utah Mammoth Have A Name. For Owner Ryan Smith, There’s Much More To Be Done.
Under insanely tight time constraints, Utah Mammoth owner Ryan Smith used lessons from the tech world to get his hockey team up and running, then worry about the rest.
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May 9, 2025 at 4:15 PM
The NHL's new live draft lottery show delivered good suspense and unexpected results as the New York Islanders and Utah Hockey Club were the winners.

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New York Islanders, Utah HC Win Top Picks In 2025 NHL Draft Lottery
The NHL's new-look Draft Lottery show delivered unexpected results. The New York Islanders and Utah Hockey Club moved up, with the Islanders claiming the No. 1 pick.
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May 6, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Playoffs start Wednesday for @thepwhl.com.

Here's the breakdown of how Montreal's decision to face its closest geographic rival set up a rematch on the other side.

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2025 PWHL Playoffs: Matchups Are Set, Walter Cup Quest Begins Wednesday
An innovative PWHL rule allows the league's first-place team to pick its playoff opponent. The Montreal Victoire exercised that right, choosing the Ottawa Charge.
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May 5, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Ottawa beats Toronto 2-1 in overtime on the final day of @thepwhl.com season to grab a playoff berth.

Minnesota is leading Boston 5-0 late in the 2nd.

If that score holds, it's:

1. Montreal
2. Toronto
3. Ottawa
4. Minnesota

Boston eliminated on tiebreaker.

Montreal picks its opponent on Sunday.
May 3, 2025 at 6:38 PM
I was at Rogers Arena this afternoon to hear Jim Rutherford's updates on Rick Tocchet's decision to leave the Vancouver Canucks and what happens next in the team's coaching search:

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Rutherford 'surprised' as Tocchet taps out as Canucks head coach after turbulent year
VANCOUVER — It’s not where they were expecting to be, but the Vancouver Canucks will hit the ice without Jack Adams Award-winning coach Rick Tocchet behind the bench next season.
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April 30, 2025 at 1:28 AM