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A free, three-day hockey program for girls of colour is back again this summer in Toronto. As Megan King reports, the camp looks to strengthen these players’ connection to the sport in an inclusive and community-centred environment.

It wasn’t always a guarantee that Kayden Lemire would be an NHL draft pick, but the Edmontonian never stopped believing. The 18-year-old forward’s perseverance has paid off; he’s been selected by the Minnesota Wild in the 2026 draft. Slav Kornik has the story.

A local professional athlete made hockey history five years ago when he became the first openly gay player under an NHL contract. A documentary following Luke Prokop’s journey is premiering in Edmonton June 26. Prokop joined Global News at 5 to share more about what the project — and bringing the film to a hometown...

It was an all-American final at The Brick Invitational Tournament at West Edmonton Mall’s Ice Palace Sunday afternoon. Team Minnesota defeated the Detroit Jr. Red Wings 7-2. Players and families say the memories made during their journeys will last a lifetime. Gates Guarin has the story.

An East Vancouver hockey academy is on thin ice, after the school board ruled there weren’t enough participants to justify keeping it going. Families of those in the Britannia program though, say the district’s decision is off-side, because they weren’t given enough of an opportunity to make it work. Taya Fast has the story.

Trial dates have been set for a pair of youth hockey players accused of sexual assault in a 2025 hazing incident. The boys’ lawyer appeared on their behalf Monday in Truro Provincial Court and trial dates have been set for early 2027. Ella MacDonald has more on the case and what Canadian experts are saying.

While much of the attention is currently on the Brick Invitational tournament at West Edmonton Mall, soon the girls will be taking over. War for the Roses is an annual invitational hockey tournament for 13-year-old girls from across North America. Founders of the event Chris Masters and Vickie Hofford joined Global News Morning to chat...

A former competitive hockey player is on a mission to make sport more inclusive. Inspired by his own experience, Kingston’s Matt Kenny will hit the ice for a special event this weekend as part of the city’s Pride celebrations. Jesse Reynolds reports.

Two teenage hockey players charged in Nova Scotia with sexual assault after an alleged hazing ritual last fall have pleaded not guilty.

Canada’s most decorated NHL franchise is in the midst of another Stanley Cup run, and it’s not just hockey fans in Quebec enjoying this playoff ride. As Johnny James reports, fans of the Montreal Canadiens in the Maritimes speak about the close connection the East Coast has with the team.

The Professional Women’s Hockey League will add two new teams to its roster next season, including Las Vegas and Hamilton. The announcement comes as the AHL is also preparing to move a team to Hamilton. Mayor Andrea Horwath joins Victoria Femia to discuss what it means for fans and the city to have two professional...

A true B.C. legend, Ernie “Punch” McLean, has died. RCMP say he did not survive after a vehicle went off the road, and down a steep embankment south of Dease Lake Friday. Sports Director Squire Barnes has more on Punch McLean’s remarkable life.

A former Winnipeg hockey coach who lured a teen player into an inappropriate sexual relationship by exploiting past trauma was sentenced Monday to six years in prison.

WATCH: Team Canada and USA Para Hockey Prospects face off in Saskatoon

Ball hockey in Saint John is about to get a boost with Atlantic Canada’s first facility of its kind nearly ready to open its doors. A year-round indoor rink, along with a seasonal outdoor one, aims to give athletes a place to grow, compete, and connect. Reeti Meenakshi Rohilla reports.

The Brick Invitational is a summer hockey tradition in Edmonton. For 37 years, West Edmonton Mall’s Ice Palace has played host to the very best nine- and 10-year-old hockey players from across North America. Hundreds of kids have gone on to play professionally in the NHL and PWHL. Chairman Craig Styles and volunteer services director...

Sixteen players from Alberta and one from Sweden earn spots on Team Brick for the annual Brick Invitational hockey tournament in Edmonton. The event, held at West Edmonton Mall since 1990, features top young talent from across Canada and the United States, with many alumni going on to NHL careers. The tournament opens Sunday.

Two Melville RCMP officers are in the hospital after being shot by a local man Sunday evening. After months of search, the Regina Pats name their new head coach who has ties to professional hockey.

The funeral for veteran Toronto police officer Marc Pinizzotto, who was killed in the line of duty earlier this month, took place in Etobicoke Wednesday. His family, friends and fellow officers all remembering him as a dedicated officer, father, and husband, with a strong connection to the hockey community. Nicole Di Donato has more on...

A former Canuck is skating into a new career. Aaron Volpatti has traded his hockey stick for a guitar, debuting his country music single. As Jay Durant tells us in This is BC, Volpatti’s father played a pivotal role in growing his passion for music.