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Hockey East First Round and Quarterfinals Playoff Preview

All 10 teams will take part in the 2026 Hockey East playoffs, set to start Wednesday with four of the conference's programs in action.

From Rebirth to Heartbreak: Troy Ryan's Team Canada Legacy

While feelings may be unhappy towards Troy Ryan right now following the 2-1 OT loss to the U.S. at the Olympics, he will be leaving the national program as their second most successful coach.

ECAC First Round and Quarterfinals Playoff Preview

The ECAC Hockey postseason tournament is finally here! After an epic final weekend capped off an unpredictable regular season, the stage is set for the conference’s playoffs to begin.

Switzerland Wins Olympic Bronze Over Sweden

Alina Müller scored the overtime winner to give Switzerland its first Olympic bronze medal since 2014.

Team USA is Golden Again Following 2-1 Overtime Thriller

Team USA earned their third Olympic gold medal with a thrilling comeback victory over archrival Canada.

AHA First Round and Quarterfinals Playoff Preview

At the foot of the mountain, five AHA teams will fight to make it to the conference semifinals at the end of February

AHA Monthly Recap: February 2026

Dark is the night for all as the AHA regular season ends.

2026 Bronze Medal Game Preview: Sweden vs Switzerland

Sweden and Switzerland will compete for their first Olympic medals since 2014, when Switzerland defeated Sweden 4-3.

2026 Olympic Gold Medal Game Preview: USA vs. Canada

One of the greatest rivalries in sports returns to the biggest world stage on Thursday, February 19, as the US and Canadian women's national teams will vie for the Olympic gold medal.

Canada Will Play for Gold, Defeats Switzerland 2-1

Poulin puts on a show to carry Canada over the Swiss and back to the gold medal game for the eighth consecutive Olympic Games.

Team USA Blanks Sweden 5-0 to Advance to Gold Medal Game

Team USA is off to the gold medal game after shutting out Sweden, who will now play for bronze, 5-0.

2026 Olympic Semifinal Preview: Canada vs. Switzerland

Canada and Switzerland will meet in the second semifinal on Monday afternoon.

2026 Olympic Semifinal Preview: USA vs. Sweden

The United States and Sweden, both currently undefeated in women's hockey at the 2026 Olympics, will meet in Monday's opening semifinal.

Brändli's 40-save Shutout Advances Switzerland to Olympic Semifinals

A shutout against Finland takes Switzerland to the semifinals.

Canada bounces Germany in Poulin's return, back in Olympic semis

Canada, bolstered by the return of Poulin, advances to semis with a 5-1 win over Germany

Team USA Stays Dominant, Defeating Host Italy 6-0

Italy's Cinderella story ended at the hands of a superpowered American squad today.

2026 Olympic Quarterfinal Preview: Canada vs. Germany

Canada enters the quarterfinal as the deeper team, while Germany’s path hinges on structure and goaltending.

2026 Olympic Quarterfinal Preview: Finland vs. Switzerland

In a rematch of a preliminary round game, Finland will face Switzerland in the fourth & final Olympic quarterfinal on Saturday, February 14.

Sweden's Success in Italy Continues with a Shutout Victory over Czechia

Group B's top team took out one of Group A's biggest medal threats, ensuring Sweden will play for a medal themselves for the first time since Sochi 2014.

ECAC Monthly Recap: January (and Part of February) 2026

Recapping ECAC Hockey’s January (and start to February) ahead of the final weekend of the regular season.

Hockey East Recap: January 2026

The regular season is winding down, but things are getting more interesting as we approach the last weeks of Hockey East play.

2026 Olympic Quarterfinal Preview: United States vs. Italy

After a perfect preliminary round, Team USA is set for a quarterfinal matchup against host Italy, who have surprised many en route to a historic tournament.

2026 Olympic Quarterfinal Preview: Sweden’s Surge Meets Czechia’s Resolve

An undefeated Sweden looks to turn group-stage dominance into a medal push, while Czechia aims to channel its hard-earned resilience from Group A into a statement win in the Olympic quarterfinal.

Frost Bites, Episode 2: Olympic Edition

It's an Olympic edition of Frost Bites with special guest Giselle Velazquez!

Quarterfinals Set in 2026 Olympics

The quarterfinal matchups are set for the Olympics.

The IX Sports Hockey Podcast: Olympics and PWHL Check In

This week on The IX Sports Hockey podcast, Maya is joined by Reid to check in on the Olympics.

NEWHA in January

The Ice Garden recaps what you need to know from NEWHA's January games.

Youth Leads USA to Dominant 5-0 Victory Over Archrival Canada

Team USA dominated Canada to stay perfect in the preliminary round, plus the results from the rest of Day 6 at the 2026 Olympics.

France's Olympic Hopes Dashed after OT Loss to Germany

Italy clinches its first-ever quarterfinal berth with a win over Japan, while France's tournament ends in overtime against Germany. Plus, wins for the US & Canada!

AHA Monthly Recap: January 2026

The AHA was hunting high and low for ways to defeat the Mercyhurst Lakers in January... and failed.

Czechia Gets First Olympic Win, Shuts Out Finland 2-0

Hard-hitting offensive play and strong goaltending helped lift the Czechs over Finland in their third game of the Olympic women’s hockey tournament.

Crease Huddles is Back With a Two-Part for Episode 10!

Crease Huddles is back in your feed with a big two-part episode detailing the current state of the PWHL and of course talking Olympics!

Sweden Goes Top of Group B, Defeats Host Italy 6-1

On day three at the Olympics, Sweden and Germany made statements in Group B, while the United States and Canada had convincing wins in Group A.

WCHA Monthly Recap: January 2026

January brought an unexpected defeat, historic wins, and some cool locations for games!

Switzerland secures first win of Milano-Cortina Olympics 4-3 in shootout thriller against Czechia

Offensive woes were nowhere to be seen on Friday, as the Swiss skated to the come-from-behind win in Milan.

USA Opens 2026 Olympic Campaign with 5‑1 Win Over Czechia, Historic First Point for Laila Edwards

Alex Carpenter, Hilary Knight, and rising stars lead a dominant U.S. performance as Czechia shows flashes of promise in its second Olympic appearance.

Team Switzerland Goaltender Andrea Brändli is Carving Her Own Path

Heading into her third Olympics, Andrea Brändli is enjoying the journey and doing it her way.

College Hockey at the 2026 Olympics

A look at all 42 NCAA and U Sports athletes competing in women's hockey at the Olympics.

The IX Sports Hockey Podcast: The Olympics and the PWHL

This week on The IX Sports Hockey Podcast, Maya previews the Olympics.

UMD’s Ida Karlsson and Thea Johansson to Represent Sweden at the Winter Olympic Games

The UMD duo will be making their Olympic debuts for Sweden when the games begin on Feb. 5.

2026 Olympic Preview: Switzerland

Switzerland heads back to the Olympic Games firmly in Group A, and look to get back to the medal round after a fourth-place finish in 2022.

2026 Olympic Preview: Japan

Japan looks to keep smiling on their quest for an Olympic medal.

Penn State's Tessa Janecke Makes Childhood Olympic Dream Come True

Penn State star Tessa Janecke wrote down "I want to be an Olympian" as a goal when she was a child. Now the 21-year-old is accomplishing that objective at this year's Winter Olympics.

2026 Olympic Preview: Sweden

Sweden's senior national team has been on the rise as of late and they'll look to continue their ascent upon their return to Italy, the site of their highest-ever placement at the Olympics.

2026 Olympic Preview: France

The odds are stacked against Olympic newcomer Team France advancing beyond the group stage.

By the Numbers: Montréal Victoire in Good Form Heading into Olympic Break

As we enter the Olympic break, take a look at some key numbers that defined the first half of the season for the Montréal Victoire.

2026 Olympics Profile: St. Cloud State and Germany National Team Forward Svenja Voigt

Get to know St. Cloud State and Germany forward Svenja Voigt before the start of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.

2026 Olympic Preview: Czechia

Czechia have never won a medal in Women's ice hockey at the Olympics. Is this the year that changes?

2026 Olympics Profile: Mercyhurst and Finland National Team Forward Julia Schalin

Get to know Mercyhurst’s Julia Schalin who will represent Finland at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.

2026 Olympics Preview: Germany

Germany’s return to the Olympics in Milan comes after more than a decade spent rebuilding outside the Games.

Purple Posts Episode 7: Sweden's 2006 Olympic Miracle

LJ and guest Meredith dig into how Sweden became the only country other than the US or Canada to appear in an Olympic gold medal game.

2026 Olympic Preview: Finland

A strong Finland team looks to build off recent performances as they aim higher at Milano-Cortina 2026.

2026 Olympics Preview: Canada

Where the 2022 gold medalists stand as they head to Milan.

2026 Olympic Preview: United States

Team USA enters the 2026 Milano-Cortina Olympics looking like the more dominant North American squad- but can it translate into their third gold medal?

2026 Olympics Preview: Italy

The host country returns to Olympic women's hockey with a roster of experienced dual passport holders and some exciting homegrown talent.

2025-26 PWHL Power Rankings: Week 10 (01/23-01/29)

One word describes each PWHL team's season in the final pre-Olympics power rankings.

For Second-Year Head Coaches, Key to Rebuilding College Hockey Programs is Patience, 'Getting Better Every Day'

Inside the motivations, lessons, and early successes of a pair of second-year college hockey head coaches.

An Olympian's Scrapbook: Nadia Mattivi

Team Italy defender Nadia Mattivi takes us inside her journey to Milano Cortina.

The IX Sports Hockey Podcast: Olympic preview

In this week's podcast, Maya is joined by Lydia to discuss the PWHL trade, the Fleet, and the Olympics.

Frost Bites, Episode 1: A chat with Minnesota Frost defender Kendall Cooper

A new Ice Garden video series covering the Minnesota Frost!

How Brooklyn Schneiderhan Made It From Montana to the Top of NEWHA

How Brooklyn Schneiderhan went from all-boys teams in Montana to the top of NEWHA.

State of the Fleet: Volume Two

With the halfway point of the season rapidly approaching, here's a look at three storylines from the Fleet's 2025-26 campaign.

Birthday Boosts & Barriers: The Relative Age Effect in the PWHL

How does a player's birthday impact their success on the ice?

Shiann Darkangelo Looks to Keep Building in Montréal

Veteran forward Shiann Darkangelo talks scoring against her former team, guiding younger players in Montréal

A Nerdy Look at the Ottawa/Vancouver Trade Part II: Ottawa's Point of View

We're back with the second part of the nerdy, stats-focused breakdown of the Ottawa/Vancouver six-player trade, looking at it from Ottawa's point of view!

2025-26 PWHL Power Rankings: Week 9 (01/16-01/22)

No need to wish upon a star, the first Disney quote PWHL power rankings of the season are here!

Voices From The District: What Fans Had To Say About The Washington D.C. Takeover Tour

Fans new and old spoke to LJ about the game, the vibes, and why DC needs a PWHL team.

A Nerdy Look at the Ottawa/Vancouver Trade, Part I: Vancouver's Point of View

The largest trade in terms of players in PWHL history has gone down. Dive deep into the numbers to gain a better understanding of why Vancouver made this trade & what to expect.

The Montréal Victoire Need an Identity Beyond Poulin and Desbiens' Heroics

Marie-Philip Poulin and Ann-Renée Desbiens saved the day again on Wednesday, but is the team lacking an identity beyond their superstars?

Katy Knoll: Controlling The Controllables

Katy Knoll is off to a hot start in her second season with the Minnesota Frost, but she remains focused on the things she can control.

A First Win With the Olympics in Sight for Sanni Ahola

Sanni Ahola stopped 31 shots in Halifax to earn her first PWHL win, leaning on the same calm that defines her game.

Elaine Chuli Reflects on Nine Seasons of Pro Women's Hockey

Across three different leagues and one barnstorming tour, six teams, three cities and two continents, Elaine Chuli has seen firsthand the development of professional women's hockey.

2026 IIHF U18 Women’s World Championship Review

The 2026 IIHF U18 World Championship has come to an end and in its wake has left us many narratives to comb over. Catch up on all the exciting action here

The HCA National Women’s Goalie of the Year Award Watch List is Out. Here's Who to Keep an Eye On.

Giselle went through the list of 31 goalies chosen by the HCA and picked out some of the best.

Beanpot 2026: First Round Recap + Second Round Preview

After an exciting semifinal round, the Beanpot trophy is up for grabs again on Tuesday as Boston University and Harvard square off for the title.

Nurse Returns, But Problems Still Persist in Vancouver

Though Sarah Nurse finally made it back to the Vancouver Goldeneyes' lineup, she couldn't do enough to fix the team's recent troubles.

New York Defeats Montréal as DC Takeover Tour Sets New Attendance Record

The U.S. capital city hosted a monumental match and raucous crowd as the Sirens won 2-1.

Trade Alert: Charge and Goldeneyes Swap Six Players

The deal sends forwards Anna Meixner, Anna Shokhina and Mannon McMahon to Vancouver in exchange for Michela Cava, Brooke McQuigge, and defender Emma Greco.

Four Takeaways from The Battle on Bay Street

For the third straight year, the PWHL's Toronto Sceptres came up victorious as they skated off the ice at Scotiabank Arena for The Battle on Bay Street. This year's iteration saw the Sceptres defeat the Vancouver Goldeneyes 2-1 in overtime, thanks to Daryl Watts' winning goal.

2025-26 PWHL Power Rankings: Week 8 (01/09-01/15)

One PWHL power rankings theme to rule them all. One theme to bind them. One theme to bring them all, and in the darkness bind them.

The IX Sports Hockey Podcast: Too many Takeover Tour games?

Takeover Tour, standings, and more in the latest The IX Sports Podcast women's hockey edition.

2026 U18 Women's Worlds Check-In: Group Stage Recap

With a wild group stage in the books, the quarterfinals for this year's U18s are set to begin on Thursday.

AHA Monthly Recap: December 2025

Halfway through the AHA season, we take a look at what went down in December.

WCHA Monthly Recap: November and December 2025

As the people say, better late than never. We take a look at November and December in the WCHA.

Beanpot 2026: Semifinals Preview

Boston's annual tournament returns for the 47th time as the four programs head to Walter Brown Arena for the semifinal round Tuesday.

2026 IIHF U18 Women’s World Championship Preview: Part IV

The final preview of the 2026 IIHF U18 World Championship and Pool B is here! Read on to see who to watch out for on Slovakia and the USA.

Minnesota Frost Place Dominique Petrie on Long-Term Injured Reserve

Dominique Petrie sustained a lower-body injury in Sunday's game against Montréal, and she's been placed on long-term injured reserve.

Team Canada Announces Olympic Roster

Team Canada announces an all-PWHL roster for the 2026 Winter Olympics

2025-26 PWHL Power Rankings: Week 7 (01/02-01/08)

Pull up a chair and crank your favorite 2010s hits for this week’s PWHL power rankings.

2026 IIHF U18 Women’s World Championship Preview: Part III

The 2026 U18 World Championship preview continues with our first look at Pool B, going over Czechia and Finland.

2026 IIHF U18 Women’s World Championship Preview: Part II

It's part two of the 2026 IIHF U18 World Championship preview featuring medal contender Sweden & hopeful risers Switzerland.

Seattle Torrent, New York Sirens Set for First PWHL Game at Madison Square Garden

Seattle and New York will meet April 4 at Madison Square Garden in the first PWHL game played at the venue.

2026 IIHF U18 Women’s World Championship Preview: Part I

The IIHF U18 Worlds are back in action this Saturday, January 10th! Follow along with this four-part preview to learn about the teams and key players.

What's Going On With The Hockey Arena At The Olympics?

The issues with the construction of the Santagiulia Ice Arena could have major consequences for the Olympic women's hockey tournament.

Hockey East Highlights: What to Watch in January

With conference play back in action, there's a variety of interesting matchups in Hockey East throughout the first month of the year.

"Unique" Ross Makes Anticipated Debut on Sirens' Blueline

After missing the first third of the season recovering from surgery, Dayle Ross is back and ready to provide a new element to New York's defense.

A Deeper Dive into Finland's Olympic Roster

Finland hopes to build off 2022's bronze-medal performance and boost their country's international success.

Minnesota Frost Check-In: Three Numbers That Defined the First Third of the Frost’s Season

The Minnesota Frost are on pace for their best regular season performance in team history. What's driving their success?

Once Again, Montréal's Red-Hot First Line is a Double-Edged Sword

Montréal first line is on fire, but does it come with a cost?

Are There Too Many Takeover Tour Games?

The PWHL keeps expanding the Takeover Tour - but when is too much of a good thing truly too much?