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NHL-League and union discuss on-ice safety after player's death in England
The National Hockey League (NHL) and the union representing its players have been in contact regarding further safety measures after a player in Britain's Elite Ice Hockey League died when an opposing player's skate blade cut his neck.
NHL increasing talks on cut protection in wake of player's death in England
The death of American hockey player Adam Johnson from a skate blade to the neck in a game in England is leading to further discussions about cut-resistant protection in the NHL and other leagues.
NHL, NHLPA discussing safety after player's death in England - ESPN
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The NHL and NHL Players Association are in discussions about additional safety measures following the death of Adam Johnson over the weekend.
In surprise public appearance, Céline Dion hangs out with the Habs at Vegas game
Canadian musical icon Céline Dion made a surprise stop Monday night at a hockey game in Las Vegas to watch the Montreal Canadiens take on the Golden Knights, one of her first public appearances since she announced that she had been diagnosed with a rare neurological disorder.
Capitals' Nicklas Backstrom stepping away for health reasons - ESPN
Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom will be taking some time to step away from the game for health reasons, the team announced Wednesday.
'Too many hits, too many punches': Charlottetown Islander's hockey career over at 19
Charlottetown Islanders associate captain Lane Hinkley remembers looking up during a game in front of his hometown crowd in Sydney, N.S., a few years ago and seeing a boy with a No. 77 jersey and the name Hinkley on the back.
Indian Women Beat Japan 2-1, Assure Semifinal Berth In Asian Champions Trophy Hockey
An in-form India eked out a narrow 2-1 win over Japan to register their fourth straight win and storm into the semifinals of the women's Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament on Tuesday. After two goalless quarters, Navneet Kaur (31st minute) and Sangita Kumari (47th) scored for India, while Japan's lone goal came from the stick of Kana Urata (37th). It was a match between two undefeated sides in the tournament and it lived up to the billing. India had earlier defeated Thailand 7-1 in their opener before getting the better of Malaysia and China 5-0 and 2-1 respectively. The Japanese too were undefeated coming into the match, having registered wins over Malaysia 3-0, South Korea 4-0 and Thailand 4-0 respectively.