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FILE - United States' Noah Cates (27) tries to stop Slovakia's Michal Kristof during a men's quarterfinal hockey game at the Winter Olympics, Feb. 16, 2022, in Beijing. The Philadelphia Flyers have signed prospect Cates and are expected to insert him into their lineup right away. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)
Flyers sign US Olympian Noah Cates among moves around NHL

By Stephen Whyno Mar. 28, 2022 05:06 PM EDT

Canada's Kaiden Guhle (21), Mason McTavish (23), Olen Zellweger (3) and Mavrik Bourque (22) celebrate a goal against the Czech Republic during first-period IIHF world junior hockey championship game action in Edmonton, Alberta, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)
Ducks pick McTavish traded from Peterborough to Hamilton

Jan. 09, 2022 06:30 PM EST

Seattle Sounders defender Brad Smith (11) celebrates his goal between midfielder Cristian Roldan (7) and forward Will Bruin (17) during the second half of an MLS soccer match against the Los Angeles FC, Saturday, April 24, 2021, in Los Angeles. The game ended in a 1-1 draw. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)
The Latest: All Seattle Sounders players, staff vaccinated

By The Associated Press Apr. 29, 2021 01:54 PM EDT

Oklahoma guard De'Vion Harmon (11) hits the floor while covered by Kansas guard Ochai Agbaji (30) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinal round of the Big 12 men's tournament in Kansas City, Mo., Thursday, March 11, 2021. Kansas defeated Oklahoma 69-62. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
The Latest: Coaching staff of NY Rangers in COVID protocol

By The Associated Press Mar. 17, 2021 01:19 PM EDT

The Latest: Lightning's Stamkos added to NHL’s COVID-19 list

By The Associated Press Feb. 12, 2021 02:15 PM EST
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___ Tampa Bay Lightning captain...

FILE - Team Canada goaltender Jake Paterson is congratulated by defenseman Adam Pelech after defeating Germany in a qualification round game at the IIHF World Junior Hockey Championships in Malmo, Sweden, in this Thursday, Dec. 26, 2013, file photo. Goaltender Jake Paterson is studying to get his real estate license while also playing minor league hockey with the Allen Americans of the ECHL. Paterson joined the Professional Hockey Players Association’s career enhancement program last spring after the COVID-19 pandemic hit. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Frank Gunn, FIle)
Minor leaguers begin planning for life after hockey

By Stephen Whyno Feb. 05, 2021 11:30 AM EST

The Latest: AHL exhibition halted in 2nd period due to virus

By The Associated Press Jan. 30, 2021 04:45 PM EST
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___ An American Hockey League...

Toronto Maple Leafs' Mitchell Marner, right, chases Calgary Flames' Andrew Mangiapane during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021 in Calgary, Alberta. (Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian Press via AP)
The Latest: Flames temporarily relocating AHL team to Canada

By The Associated Press Jan. 28, 2021 11:07 AM EST

CORRECTS TO SHOOTOUT, INSTEAD OF OVERTIME - St. Louis Blues center Brayden Schenn (10) scores on Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Robin Lehner (90) in the shootout of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Missing all coaches, Vegas loses to Blues 5-4 in shootout

By W.g. Ramirez Jan. 27, 2021 12:36 AM EST

Winnipeg Jets head coach Paul Maurice, left, talks to Neal Pionk (4) and Patrik Laine (29) during their NHL hockey training camp practice in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021. (John Woods/The Canadian Press via AP)
Taxi! NHL taxi squads to help teams stay on ice in pandemic

By Larry Lage Jan. 11, 2021 02:44 AM EST

A Liverpool fans with a Jurgen Klopp protective face mask applauds before the start of an English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and West Bromwich Albion at the Anfield stadium in Liverpool, England, Sunday Dec. 27, 2020. (Stu Forster/Pool via AP)
The Latest: Marshall postpones 2 men's basketball games

By The Associated Press Jan. 06, 2021 05:26 AM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 31, 2019, file photo, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins' Jake Lucchini, left, battles Springfield Thunderbirds' Philippe Desrosiers for the puck behind the goal during an American Hockey League game in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Three American Hockey League teams have opted out of playing this season because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The Charlotte Checkers, Milwaukee Admirals and Thunderbirds opted out and will return in 2021-22, the AHL said. (Dave Scherbenco/The Citizens' Voice via AP, File)
3 American Hockey League teams opt out of season, 28 to play

By Stephen Whyno Jan. 04, 2021 06:22 PM EST

The Chicago Blackhawks begin their 2021 training camp during an NHL hockey practice Monday, Jan. 4, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
NHL training camps open with sense of urgency

By Stephen Whyno Jan. 04, 2021 05:47 PM EST

Villanova head coach Jay Wright reacts during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Saint Joseph's, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
The Latest: ETSU men’s hoops pauses after positive test

By The Associated Press Jan. 04, 2021 12:39 PM EST

Editorial Roundup: New England

By The Associated Press Dec. 25, 2020 02:56 PM EST
Recent editorials of regional and national interest from New England’s newspapers: CONNECTICUT: More cash for money...

Fans wearing face masks to help protect against the spread of the coronavirus cheer during Game 1 of the Korean Series, the Korea Baseball Organization's championship round, between Doosan Bears and NC Dinos at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020. South Korea says it will tighten social distancing rules in the greater Seoul area and some parts of eastern Gangwon province to try to suppress a coronavirus resurgence there. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)
The Latest: Golden Boot winner Diego Rossi in quarantine

By The Associated Press Nov. 18, 2020 06:03 AM EST

FILE - In this March 16, 2019, file photo, Lehigh Valley Phantoms' Steven Swavely (11) moves the puck past the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins' Jarrett Burton after a faceoff during an AHL hockey game at Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. The American Hockey League has canceled the rest of its season because of the coronavirus pandemic. President and CEO David Andrews announced the league ‘has determined that the resumption and completion of the 2019-20 season is not feasible in light of current conditions.’ The AHL's Board of Governors made that determination in a conference call Friday, May 8, 2020. (Christopher Dolan/The Citizens' Voice via AP, File)
American Hockey League pushes start of season back to Feb. 5

By Stephen Whyno Oct. 28, 2020 04:25 PM EDT

Young Boys' Cedric Zesiger, left, vies for the ball with Roma's Edin Dzeko, during the Europa League group stage group A soccer match between BSC Young Boys Bern and AS Roma, at the Wankdorf stadium in Berne, Switzerland, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020. (Marcel Bieri/Keystone via AP)
The Latest: Texans place OL Sharping on COVID-19 list

By The Associated Press Oct. 28, 2020 11:14 AM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 23, 2018, file photo, Edmonton Oilers' Cooper Marody (65) skates against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the first period of an NHL hockey game, in Edmonton, Alberta. Cooper Marody has written a song in memory of teammate Colby Cave to raise money for a memorial fund. Cave, from Battleford, Saskatchewan, died April 11 in a Toronto hospital after suffering a brain bleed. He was 25. Marody's song "Agape" will be released Friday, June 12, 2020, on Apple Music and Spotify. Marody, from Brighton, Michigan, and Cave were teammates last season on the American Hockey League's Bakersfield Condors.(Codie McLachlan/The Canadian Press via AP, File)
Cave's AHL teammate writes tribute song for memorial fund

Jun. 12, 2020 01:21 PM EDT

FILE - In this March 11, 2020, file photo, the Tacoma Defiance, a United Soccer League team based in Tacoma, Wash., play the San Diego Royal in a USL match inside an empty Cheney Stadium in Tacoma, Wash. Unlike the NFL, NBA or Major League Baseball that can run on television revenue, it's impossible for some minor sports leagues in North America to go on in empty stadiums and arenas in light of the coronavirus pandemic. (Joshua Bessex/The News Tribune via AP, File)
Pandemic could change landscape of minor league sports

By Stephen Whyno May. 12, 2020 04:54 PM EDT