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Wizards, Capitals Plan Move to Virginia in Tenative Deal

The NBA’s Washington Wizards and NHL’s Washington Capitals have an agreement to move to northern Virginia as part of a mixed-use entertainment district, announced the state of Virginia and Monumental Sports & Entertainment, which owns the two professional teams. The proposal, which needs state legislature approval, calls for the creation of a $2 billion sports […]

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The Sphere in Las Vegas will host the 2024 NHL Draft. Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images

NHL Plans 2024 at Las Vegas Sphere, Floats 2025 International Tournament

Commissioner Gary Bettman said the National Hockey League will hold its 2024 draft at the Sphere in Las Vegas and could organize a four-nation, in-season tournament in 2025. Bettman revealed details of his future plans Tuesday during Day 2 of the NHL Board of Governors meeting in Seattle. The draft would be held in late […]

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NHL Partners With Rival on Esports Initiatives

The National Hockey League has announced a multiyear partnership with fan engagement company Rival to serve as the official tournament platform and league operator for all competitions within the NHL’s esports umbrella, including the EA Sports NHL World Championship. Under the agreement, Rival will host all initiatives associated with the EA Sports NHL 24 World […]

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2024 NHL All-Star Weekend in Toronto Expands to Three Days

The National Hockey League will expand its 2024 All-Star Weekend to three days, including additional events involving the newly-formed PWHL. The weekend will start on Thursday, February 1, with the player draft, alumni man of the year award and PWHL 3-on-3 Showcase. The rest of the weekend includes the All-Star Skills competition on February 2 […]

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Florida Panthers Renew Partnership With JetBlue

The NHL’s Florida Panthers and JetBlue have renewed a partnership that started in 2009, keeping the carrier as the Panthers official domestic team airline and offering JetBlue Vacations to Panthers Territory members. As part of the new partnership with JetBlue Vacations, members will receive special offers and discounts for JetBlue vacations packages. JetBlue vacations offers customers […]

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Fans wait for Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series between the New York Rangers and the Carolina Hurricanes in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, May 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)

Carolina Hurricanes Sign 20-Year Extension on PNC Arena

The Carolina Hurricanes will stay in Raleigh, North Carolina, through the 2043–2044 NHL season after the club signed a 20-year lease extension at PNC Arena, which owners Centennial Authority says will undergo major renovations including the development of a sports and entertainment district and public gathering space around the arena. “This is an exciting day […]

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NHL Releases Full 2023–2024 Preseason Schedule

The National Hockey League has announced the 2023–2024 preseason schedule, a 15-day, 111-game slate played across 44 NHL and neutral-site venues in North America and Australia from September 23 to October 7. The preseason starts with a two-game series when the Arizona Coyotes and Los Angeles Kings face off in Australia for the 2023 NHL […]

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