The Indian women's hockey team staged a comeback to beat the USA 3-2 in their opening FIH Nations Cup match in Auckland. Deepika scored twice and Navneet Kaur added the winner for India, securing crucial points for promotion to the FIH Pro League.
The Indian women's hockey team staged a comeback to defeat the USA 3-2 in their opening FIH Nations Cup match in Auckland. Deepika scored twice and Navneet Kaur added the winner for India, securing crucial points for promotion to the FIH Pro League.
India's men's hockey team lost their FIH Pro League opener 2-3 to the Netherlands in Rotterdam. Despite an improved showing and Manpreet Singh equalling a record, goals from Dilpreet Singh and Sukhjeet Singh weren't enough. Goalkeeper Suraj Karkera impressed, saving 10 penalty corners.
Manpreet Singh achieved his 412nd international cap, equalling Dilip Tirkey's record, but India lost 2-3 to the Netherlands in the FIH Men's Pro League.
Der Berliner HC steigt nach einem 1:0-Sieg gegen die Zehlendorfer Wespen in die 1. Feldhockey-Bundesliga auf. Marinus Mack erzielte das entscheidende Tor, während Kapitän Nico Kirstein mit 25 Saisontoren die Torjägerkrone gewann.
Australia's national ice hockey league, the AIHL, is experiencing a significant rise in fan attendance and global media attention, driven by the sport's speed, intensity, and increased exposure through TV shows and the Olympics.
Ice hockey romance novels and TV adaptations like 'Heated Rivalry' and 'Off Campus' are driving a significant increase in fans, particularly women, attending ice hockey games in Australia. The Australian Ice Hockey League is experiencing a surge in popularity, with teams like the Canberra Brave seeing sell-out crowds and increased media attention.
Canada's national soccer team is poised to make a statement in its World Cup opener, with hopes of capitalizing on hosting the tournament to boost the sport's popularity. Despite key injuries, players express immense pride in representing the country, aiming to solidify Canada's status as a soccer nation.
Exorbitant ticket prices for the Fifa World Cup in Canada have led to hundreds of unsold tickets and fan disillusionment, despite initial overwhelming demand, with prices starting at over C$1,000 for the cheapest seats.
Harold Kreis, Bundestrainer der deutschen Eishockey-Nationalmannschaft, wurde nach enttäuschenden Turniern in den letzten zwei Jahren entlassen. Die Entscheidung folgt nach der verpassten WM-Qualifikation und einer stagnierenden Entwicklung des Teams.
Russia and the US ice hockey teams will play a match in Moscow on the 1st, proposed by Putin to Trump last year. The event aims to thaw strained bilateral relations and follows Russia's exclusion from international sports federations.
Russia and the United States will play a friendly ice hockey match in Moscow on July 1 to celebrate the 250th anniversary of US Independence. The announcement was made by AmCham Russia President Robert Agee at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum.
Vyacheslav Fetisov, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, stated he recently played ice hockey with President Vladimir Putin at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF-2026). Fetisov described Putin as enjoying the game and finding it a way to switch wavelengths and generate positive emotions.
Stanislav Bliznyuk, CEO of T-Bank, stated at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum that Russia invented the essence of financial technologies (fintech), highlighting the country's capability to develop large technology platforms.
Die Krefeld Pinguine steigen nach dem genehmigten Lizenzierungsantrag in die Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL) auf. Der Abstieg der Dresdner Eislöwen ist noch nicht final geklärt, da das Lizenzierungsverfahren für einen weiteren Erstligisten bis Ende Juni läuft.
Ivan Barbashev of Vegas Golden Knights scored the first goal by a Russian player in the 2026 Stanley Cup Final. He has scored six goals in the current playoffs and 17 in his career.
Melinda French Gates erwirbt eine Minderheitsbeteiligung am NHL-Franchise Seattle Kraken. Die Philanthropin und langjährige Einwohnerin Seattles sieht darin eine Investition in ihre Stadt und glaubt an die Kraft des Sports.
Melinda French Gates erwirbt eine Minderheitsbeteiligung an den Seattle Kraken. Die Philanthropin betont ihre Verbundenheit mit der Stadt und die Kraft des Sports.
Melinda French Gates investiert in das NHL-Team Seattle Kraken und erwirbt eine Minderheitsbeteiligung. Die Philanthropin betont ihre Verbundenheit zu Seattle und die Bedeutung des Sports.
Melinda French Gates investiert in das NHL-Franchise Seattle Kraken und erwirbt eine Minderheitsbeteiligung. Die Philanthropin betont ihre Verbundenheit zu Seattle und die Bedeutung des Sports.
The Ice Hockey League General Assembly in Salzburg officially admitted the Milano Hockey Club to the next season. This brings the number of Italian teams to three, joining Bolzano and Val Pusteria.
Former figure skater Stanislava Konstantinova, known for her beauty and expressive performances, has found unexpected fame as a host on a hockey show after a challenging career and post-sports transition. Despite facing setbacks and harsh criticism, she has built a significant social media following.
Finland secured their fifth Ice Hockey World Championship title after a dramatic overtime victory against Switzerland. Konsta Helenius, 20, scored the winning goal, etching his name in Finnish hockey history. Switzerland, still chasing their first gold, settled for their third consecutive silver medal.
Norge vann VM-brons i ishockey efter en 3-2-seger i övertid mot Kanada. Kanada ledde med 2-0 men Norge kom ikapp och avgjorde sent. Segern är en stor framgång för norska landslaget som nyligen haft ekonomiska problem.
