Wilson stepping down as Sharks GM
San Jose Sharks general manager Doug Wilson announced Thursday he is stepping down from his role with the team.
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DeBoer on VGK's costly loss: 'We were awful'
Vegas Golden Knights head coach Peter DeBoer was not pleased after his team fell 5-1 to the Vancouver Canucks on Wednesday and failed to gain ground in the Western Conference playoff race.
Belfast Giants legend Colin Shield’s jersey retired
The esteem in which the legendary Scottish-born player is held was clear as rapturous applause and a standing ovation followed the fitting tribute, ahead of tonight’s Belfast Giants versus Glasgow Clan game, which Belfast went on to win 5-1.
Gagner nets 500th point; Red Wings deal blow to Jets' fading playoff hopes
WINNIPEG — Sam Gagner was complimented for more than the two goals he scored in the Detroit Red Wings' 3-1 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Wednesday.
NHL Rink Wrap: Carlson leads Capitals; Golden Knights winning streak ends
John Carlson played his best game of the season on Wednesday night in the Washington Capitals’ 4-3 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning. His night included two goals, two assists, a key defensive play late in the game to help secure the win, and he also had two additional goals waved off (one goal because of an offside review, and a potential empty net goal because of a penalty). He was everywhere for the Capitals. He had a hand in every single one of their goals in the win.
India women set to take on depleted Netherlands in FIH Pro League tie
Netherlands have arrived with their second-string side but the Indian women's hockey team still faces a stern test when it clashes with the world number one rival in the double-leg FIH Pro League tie, starting here on Friday. None of the players, that competed for the Netherlands during their successful Olympic campaign, features in the visiting side but the Indians can't breath easy, going by the standard of the sport in the Dutch land. The last time, the two teams clashed during the Tokyo Olympics, the Netherlands had hammered India 5-1. However, the Indian women so far have done well in their debut season. They are placed fourth in the standings with 12 points from six games. Netherlands, on the other hand, are sitting atop the table with 17 points from six matches. India captain Savita is aware of Netherlands' strengths but since they are playing at home and have a Dutch coach to guide in Janneke Schopman, it might help them in some way. "Netherlands is of course the world no. 1 team but if we recollect our last match against them -- first match in Olympics, we held them 1-1 till first half. In the second half we committed mistakes. "Now the team is quite excited that again we are getting a chance to play Netherlands and that too at home, so we will give our best," Savita said at the virtual pre-match press conference.
Junior Women Hockey World Cup: In-form India to start favourite against Korea in quarterfinal
Junior Women Hockey World Cup, here on Friday. The Indians finished on top of Pool D with maximum nine points from three victories. After humbling Wales (5-1), Germany (2-1) and Malaysia (4-0), India go into the quarterfinals with a superior 11-2 record. On the contrary, with just three points in their kitty, Korea finished second in Pool C on account of a better goal difference.