LATEST IN HOCKEY NEWS

Konstantin Koltsov, former NHL player and partner of tennis player Aryna Sabalenka, dies aged 42

By CoachC | March 19, 2024 |

“It is with deep sorrow that we inform you that the coach of Salavat Yulaev, Konstantin Koltsov, passed away,” the club said in a statement on Tuesday… More…

Ruff fired as Devils coach…

By CoachC | March 5, 2024 |

Lindy Ruff was fired as coach of the New Jersey Devils on Monday. Associate coach Travis Green was named as his replacement. He will debut when the Devils host the Florida Panthers on Tuesday…

Tim Horton’s legacy endures years after tragic death

By CoachC | February 22, 2024 |

Wednesday was the 50th anniversary of that tragedy, one that resonated not only within the cramped confines of the Sabres locker room at old Memorial Auditorium, but…

Former Bruins goalie Blaine Lacher dies at 53

By CoachC | February 2, 2024 |

Those who knew Blaine, knew he was very caring with a heart of gold. His charismatic personality kept everyone entertained with sarcastic humour and quick witted one-liners!

Stanley Cup visits children’s cancer center in Tampa

By CoachC | October 27, 2020 |

Remy Heberlein’s grandmother joked he shouldn’t touch the Stanley Cup with chocolate on his hands. The 3-year-old whose leukemia is in remission was sad he couldn’t touch hockey’s holy grail at all, but that didn’t stop his eyes from lighting up at the sight of it. He and older brother Charlie echoed their father in…

The Great Goal Chase: Ovechkin shooting for Gretzky’s all-time NHL record

By CoachC | October 26, 2020 |

There was a time when Gordie Howe’s NHL record of 801 career goals was thought to be unbreakable. Then Wayne Gretzky came along and broke it. And then there was a time when Gretzky’s record of 894 career goals was thought to be unbreakable. Then Alex Ovechkin came along. And broke it? Read more…

Meet the Next Great Russian Phenom

By CoachC | October 17, 2020 |

Matvei Michkov is just 15, but he’s already dominating the Russian junior circuit. The hockey world has been blessed with some incredible talents from Russia over the years, with titans such as Alex Ovechkin and Evgeni Malkin still playing at a high level in the NHL more than a decade after coming over to North…

B-P hockey player’s family makes ‘meaning of this terrible tragedy’ by helping other kids

By | December 11, 2023 |

Our idea is connecting kids to the community. Dylan was a pretty vibrant participant in several communities. We saw how it helped him grow as a person…

Passing of former Russian ballet coach

By | October 21, 2023 |

Coach Chic was saddened to hear about the passing of his friend, Elena Segal, the former Russian ballet coach who wrote several excellent articles for CoachChic.com…

Mike Babcock resigns as Blue Jackets coach amid investigation involving players’ photos

By | September 18, 2023 |

The team announced Babcock’s abrupt departure in the aftermath of an investigation by the NHL Players’ Association into his conduct. Pascal Vincent was named Babcock’s replacement and signed a two-year contract through the 2024-25 season…