National Hockey League has partnered with Verizon to launch a first-of-its-kind Innovation Lab, positioning itself at the forefront of technology development in U.S. professional sports. The facility, developed in collaboration with the New Jersey Devils, will be located inside the Prudential Center in Newark and is designed to serve as a centralized hub for testing…
The New Jersey Devils have moved on from general manager and hockey operations president Tom Fitzgerald, marking a significant front-office shakeup with just five games remaining in the 2025–26 season. The decision, announced by managing partner David Blitzer, ends Fitzgerald’s tenure after multiple years at the helm of hockey operations. No interim replacement was named,…
The Professional Women’s Hockey League set a new U.S. attendance record for women’s hockey on Saturday, as a sold-out crowd of 18,006 filled Madison Square Garden for the league’s debut at the venue. The game featured New York Sirens against Seattle Torrent, marking the first women’s professional hockey game played in front of fans at…
Major sports infrastructure developments are accelerating across Northern Europe. With a new multi-purpose arena confirmed in Fredrikstad and ambitious stadium plans evolving in Helsinki, the region is reinforcing its commitment to modern, flexible, and community-driven athletic facilities. Arena Fredrikstad: A New Hub for Sport and Culture Construction leader NCC has officially been contracted to develop…
La Télé, a prominent regional broadcaster in Switzerland, has significantly upgraded its production capabilities to deliver French-language coverage of the Swiss National Hockey League. Following a contract with MySports, the broadcaster successfully implemented a secondary control room and studio within a tight three-month window—all while maintaining its daily news and general interest programming. Unified Infrastructure…
The ownership group behind the Seattle Kraken has taken a majority stake in their home venue, Climate Pledge Arena, through the launch of a new entity, One Roof Sports and Entertainment. Led by Samantha Holloway, the group reached an agreement with Oak View Group as part of a pre-planned ownership transition designed to unlock future…
The National Hockey League is heading back to Finland, announcing two regular-season games in Helsinki for the first time since 2018. The matchups—featuring the Carolina Hurricanes and the Seattle Kraken—will be played on November 12 and November 14 at the Veikkaus Arena, a 15,500-capacity venue that has previously hosted NHL games and was recently reopened…
Portland Trail Blazers are on the verge of a new era, as investor Tom Dundon edges closer to securing majority ownership through a multi-phase acquisition valued at more than $4 billion. According to details emerging from the deal structure, Dundon’s group is set to acquire 80% of the franchise in the first phase, with the…
Fenway Sports Group (FSG), the U.S.-based ownership group behind Liverpool FC, has decided to shelve its plans to expand into multi-club ownership, ending a strategy that had been in development since 2024. According to reports from The Athletic, FSG conducted an in-depth evaluation of approximately 25 clubs across Europe, with a particular focus on markets…
The World Cup of Hockey is officially set to return in 2028, marking a major revival of elite international competition after more than a decade. However, uncertainty over Russia’s participation continues to cast a shadow over the tournament’s future. The event, last held in 2016, will be organized jointly by the National Hockey League and…
