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Walter Gretzky, father of hockey legend Wayne Gretzky, dies at 82

Walter Gretzky, the ultimate Canadian hockey dad who taught and nurtured the Great One, has died.

Concussions end an NHL dream.

Connor Crisp had a promising NHL career ahead of him, but as soon as it started, it was over. Radio-Canada explores how Crisp is one of several NHL players speaking out about how concussions ended a career and a dream.

Want to buy a piece of hockey history? Pond where sport began up for sale | CBC News

The pond where many believe Canada's favourite sport was born is up for sale. Long Pond is on the market for $1.38 million, a deal that includes roughly 6 surrounding hectares — not to mention the bragging rights that come with being the "cradle of hockey."

Will pro hockey players be left out in the cold after COVID-19 outbreak shutters custom stick factory? | CBC Radio

Hockey players in the NHL may be forced out of their comfort zone on the ice thanks to a halt in production in pro-grade sticks thanks to the coronavirus outbreak in China, says sports journalist Sean Fitz-Gerald.

Blackhawks' Toews out indefinitely with illness

Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews is out indefinitely with an illness.

Today in Hockey History - March 13, 1955

Montreal's Maurice "Rocket" Richard was ejected for fighting during a 4-2 Canadiens' loss to Boston. Three days later NHL President Clarence Campbell suspended Richard for the rest of the season, a decision that caused in a riot in Montreal.

Humboldt Broncos assistant coach Mark Cross was my lifelong friend - CBC Docs POV

Celebrating the great Canadian tradition of documentary, Canada’s best filmmakers bring us films with compelling characters, harrowing tales and unforgettable moments.

Indigenous Ex-NHLer Fred Sasakamoose dead at 86

Fred Sasakamoose, who was one of the first Indigenous hockey players in the NHL, has passed away.

‘An Almost Tanner-ific Debut....Almost...’

Carl Soderberg scored in the sixth round of the shootout, Semyon Varlamov came up with big saves all night long and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Vancouver Canucks 3-2 on Wednesday.

Winnipeg Jets unveil jerseys with Indigenous-styled logo for upcoming campaign | CBC News

Representatives from the Winnipeg Jets and Manitoba Moose hockey teams unveiled special jerseys bearing Indigenous-styled logos on Friday that the players will wear next week. 

Burnaby Winter Club reopens for hockey with strict pandemic protocols | CBC News

The private hockey club is the first Lower Mainland ice rink to reopen amid COVID-19 restrictions meaning operations will not look anything like they did pre-pandemic.

Beer league hockey is back in Germany, sort of

Recreational sports are looking to figure out how they can come back given the realities of COVID-19. Is Germany a model for Canadian hockey?

11 iconic Canucks players in "wrong" NHL uniforms | Offside

There are many players that Canucks fans consider iconic. Here's a look at some of them in completely 'wrong' NHL uniforms.

NHL legend Jarome Iginla to coach minor hockey in Kelowna, B.C. | CBC News

NHL great Jarome Iginla will be returning to Canada this summer to take over as head coach of a minor hockey team in Kelowna.

Wayne Gretzky | Mixed Views on Modern Hockey

Toilet Paper Challenge Coast to Coast

Vehicles line up on Saskatchewan highway for Colby Cave memorial

Edmonton Oilers forward Colby Cave died on Saturday after suffering a brain bleed days earlier.

Adult rec hockey is coming back, but the rules have changed | CBC News

The hockey card Gord Downie stole from | CBC Sports

Thursday's edition of CBC Sports' daily newsletter, The Buzzer, looks at the hockey card that inspired an iconic Canadian song. Plus, Tiger is back and some Raptors got ripped.

NHL free agency 2020: Complete list of all 31 teams' UFA, RFA players

The new NHL contract year began on Oct. 9 at noon ET. Sporting News has put together team-by-team lists of the top players on the market.

Vanek: The NHL 'isn't that tough anymore'

Thomas Vanek believes the NHL was a much rougher league earlier in his career."The last four-to-five years, besides (Zdeno) Chara, the league isn't that tough anymore. I think we can all agree on that," Vanek said on "The Instigators" podcast recently. "I think early on when we all played together and you got the (Chris) Prongers, the (Derian) Hatchers, that was tough. "Standing in front of the net, there was no penalties back then. The ref would say, 'Hey, loosen up Pronger' and Pronger would look at the ref and was like 'Don't ever talk to me again.'"The 36-year-old skipped out on the 2019-20 season, but he hasn't officially retired yet. A veteran of over 1,000 NHL games, Vanek began his career in 2005 and last played during the 2018-19 campaign.Known for his goal-scoring abilities and net-front presence, Vanek has spent plenty of time battling in the crease. After playing throughout the last two decades, Vanek says he's seen a shift in how defensemen approach the game."I don't know if it was really dirty (in the past), that's the way it was - if you go in front of the net, you're taking a punishment," Vanek said. "Now the game has changed. You've got a lot of smaller defensemen who are more mobile. They cross-check a little bit, but those guys are nonexistent really anymore."The Austrian native has amassed 373 goals and 416 assists over 1,029 career games. He's also been given his fair share of penalties, totaling 547 penalty minutes.

Ex-NHL goaltender Ed Belfour busted on mischief, alcohol charges | CBC Sports

Former NHL star goaltender Ed Belfour of Carman, Man., has been arrested for criminal mischief and alcohol intoxication in a public place after an incident in a hotel early Tuesday morning in Bowling Green, Ky.

BCHL forges forward with plan to play 'no matter what'

The BC Hockey League will hit the ice for a 2020/’21 season, even if public health orders to control transmission of COVID-19 won’t permit teams to allow fans in their arenas.

Team USA explains «trash can» controversy after gold medal win against Canada

There is an explanation! Is it good enough for you? #BarrelGate

Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask opts out of NHL playoffs | CBC Sports

The Boston Bruins announced that Tuukka Rask has opted out of the NHL's return to play on Saturday morning. Rask hasn't been shy about his criticism of the playoff environment in Toronto.

The Ultimate Warrior!

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Throwback Thursday!

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Batter Up!!!

The Carolina Hurricanes' creativity in their viral 'Storm Surge' celebrations seems to know no bounds.

Giving the Hitman a Hart!

For the former WWE and WCW superstar, the Flames icon offered a different kind of inspiration at a critical time in the pro wrestler's life.

Today in Hockey History - March 22, 1990

Cam Neely scored 3 goals to set a Bruins' team record with 53 (most by a right wing) in a 7-3 win against the Nordiques, extending Boston's home undefeated streak against Quebec to 11 games (9-0-2). It was Neely's 6th career hat trick.

Captain My Captain!

Captain my captain! Team captain Chase Wouters notched the winner at 3:23 of overtime to lift the Saskatoon Blades to a 3-2 victory over the Moose Jaw Warriors to give Saskatoon a 1-0 lead in their best-of-seven Eastern Conference quarter-final series. #saskatoonblades #moosejawwarriors #whl

“Wasn’t pretty tonight, guys, but we’ll take it”, said Blades head coach Mitch Love.

Saskatoon Blades build up a 2-0 series lead following a 3-1 win against the Moose Jaw Warriors, Saturday night at the SaskTel Centre.

Congrats Boys!

Congrats to the Humboldt Broncos for a season well fought! Consistently armed with will, determination and grace too..(Photo credit to the Humboldt Broncos Team) #humboldtbroncos #humboldtstrong #strength #commit

Seattle Thunderbirds Storm Back!

Seattle Thunderbirds defeat Vancouver Giants 4-3, tying Western Conference Quarterfinals at 2-2!

Today in Hockey History

May 1, 1987 - Legendary Pat Quinn officially assumed his position as President and General Manager of the Vancouver Canucks. #vancouvercanucks

Four Calgary brothers are on the hockey map thanks to their...

Being a single parent with four kids playing hockey is a challenge for any parent. Throw in a few more obstacles and you get the Wiesblatts.

OHL game postponed after goalie severely cut in leg by skate | CBC Sports

Niagara IceDogs goaltender Tucker Tynan says he's "looking forward" to returning from a scary injury he sustained Thursday night during an Ontario Hockey League game against the London Knights.

World Junior 2019!!!

Canada vs USA!!

These childhood friends have played a Christmas hockey game together for 50 years | CBC News

For the past 50 years a group of childhood friends in Coquitlam, B.C., have gathered to play ball hockey at Christmas.