PWHL tweaks penalty, short-handed goal, shootout in rule book
The Professional Women's Hockey League rule book released hours before its first game Monday features a short-handed goal ending a power-play for the opposing team.
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Don't Recognise ad-Hoc Panel And Ministry Suspension: Sanjay Singh
Indian wrestling teetered on the edge of a deeper crisis with Sanjay Singh, President of the suspended WFI, on Monday declaring that they will soon organise the national championships and insisting that they neither recognise the suspension of their newly-elected body by Sports Ministry nor the ad-hoc panel. Three days after the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) held its polls, the ministry suspended the sports body citing several violations of rules on December 24. On the request of the government, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) then formed a three-member panel, headed by Bhupender Singh Bajwa, to manage the day-to-day affairs of the body. The other members of the committee are former hockey player M M Somaya and ex-shuttler Manjusha Kanwar.
Jets prospect McGroarty savouring 2nd world juniors appearance with U.S. team
Rutger McGroarty was desperate to play for his country.
PWHL's debut season among the hockey storylines to watch in 2024
The debut of a united North American women's league, Connor McDavid's quest for team success, the culmination of Connor Bedard's first season, a return to best-on-best in the men's international game, and a scandal that continues to overshadow the sport.
Local female hockey players excited about the start of the PWHL
Local female players are gearing up to witness the first-ever Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) game set to start on Jan. 1.
Savita Punia To Lead 18-member Indian Women's Hockey Squad In Olympic Qualifiers In Ranchi
Veteran goalkeeper Savita Punia will continue to lead the side and Vandana Katariya will be her deputy as Hockey India on Saturday named an 18-member Indian women's team for the Olympic Qualifiers scheduled to be held in Ranchi from January 13 to 19. India will take the field in Ranchi looking to finish as one of the top three teams in the competition and secure qualification for the Paris Olympics 2024.
Canada downs Germany at world juniors to set up quarterfinal clash with Czech Republic
Jordan Dumais scored the winner on a power play in the third period and Macklin Celebrini had two goals of his own as Canada beat Germany 6-3 to wrap up the preliminary round at the world junior hockey championship in unimpressive fashion Sunday in Gothenburg, Sweden.
Yearender 2023: Junior Indian Hockey Team Continues To Make Remarkable Strides In Global Arena
In 2023, the Indian junior men's hockey team scripted a compelling narrative of grit, resilience, and exceptional skill across several international tournaments, culminating in a mixed bag of achievements and near misses. The first crowning moment of this year for the Indian Team arrived in Salalah, Oman, where the team clinched the Men's Junior Asia Cup on June 1, showcasing their prowess by edging out arch-rivals Pakistan 2-1 in a thrilling showdown.