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U. S. Ice Hockey Teams Gear Up for 2026 Olympics

January 2, 2026

The U. S. is sending a mix of seasoned pros and fresh faces to the 2026 Olympics. On the men's side, Jake Sanderson and Brock Faber are back, having skated for Team USA in the 2022 Beijing Games. They'll be joined by 23 rookies, including stars like Auston Matthews and Connor McDavid. The team's gen

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Capturing Ice Hockey Like Never Before: The Tech Behind the Shots

July 6, 2025

Joel Marklund, a renowned sports photographer, has spent two decades capturing action from various sports. His journey began not with photography but with writing about video games and entertainment. His shift to photography happened during an internship at a local newspaper, where he discovered his

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U. S. Hockey Team Breaks Canada's Winning Streak

February 16, 2025

The U. S. men's hockey team scored a big win against Canada in a recent tournament. This victory ended Sidney Crosby's impressive 26-game winning streak in international play. The last time the U. S. won against Canada in a similar event was back in 2010. The game started with a bang. Three fights

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Why Vision Matters: A Look at Concussions in Young Athletes

December 14, 2024

Concussions, often called mild traumatic brain injuries, can mess up your vision. Even though they might not seem too bad, they can affect daily life, your smarts, and how well you do in sports. Ice hockey, for example, is a fast-paced sport where injuries might happen more often due to vision probl

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Brain Damage and Ice Hockey: What's the Link?

December 6, 2024

Have you ever wondered how the thrilling sport of ice hockey might affect a player's brain? Well, scientists have been looking into this. Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) is a brain condition that's linked to repeated head hits. We already know that playing American football for a long time ca

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Boys vs Girls: Talent Growth in Norwegian Handball and Ice Hockey

December 2, 2024

Ever wondered how girls and boys fare in sporting environments? A study in Norway took a close look at 216 young athletes, split evenly between handball and ice hockey. These sports offer different success rates - handball excels, while ice hockey lags behind. The research aimed to compare how well

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Ice Hockey Wins: Why Scanning Before a Pass Matters

November 28, 2024

You might wonder: What makes a great ice hockey player? A recent study found that scanning the environment before receiving a pass can lead to better performances among professional ice hockey players. This isn't just about guesswork—it's about analyzing the best possible action to take next. The st

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Lightning's Point Scores Hat-Trick in Surprising Way

November 28, 2024

In a surprising turn of events during an NHL game between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Washington Capitals, Lightning player Brayden Point secured his fifth hat-trick in the league. The goal that clinched his hat-trick came in an unconventional way. Capitals goalie, Charlie Lindgren, attempted to