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Seattle Kraken's Matty Beniers (10) celebrates a goal against the Edmonton Oilers during the second period of an NHL hockey preseason game Friday, Oct. 7, 2022, in Edmonton, Alberta. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)
Not rushing top prospects to NHL is becoming a popular path

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Slovak defenseman Andrej Sekera, 36, announces retirement

Jul. 19, 2022 05:18 PM EDT
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Andrej Sekera announced his retirement on Tuesday after almost two decades in the NHL. The Slovak defenseman played the past 15...

FILE - Slovakia's Juraj Slafkovsky, center, is flanked by teammates Marek Hrivik, left, and Peter Cehlarik, right, after defeating Sweden in the men's bronze medal hockey game at the 2022 Winter Olympics, Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022, in Beijing. Slovakia continues to make hockey history with what could be the next golden generation of talent. Juraj Slafkovsky and Simon Nemec were picked first and second in the NHL draft with Filip Pesar at No. 22 making it the first time three Slovak players went in the first round.(AP Photo/Petr David Josek, File)
Slafkovsky, Nemec lead new Slovak hockey golden generation

By Stephen Whyno Jul. 08, 2022 02:28 PM EDT

Montreal Canadiens owner Geoff Molson speaks at the start of the NHL hockey draft in Montreal on Thursday, July 7, 2022. (Ryan Remiorz/The Canadian Press via AP)
Canadiens take Juraj Slafkovsky with top pick in NHL draft

By Stephen Whyno Jul. 07, 2022 07:28 PM EDT

Spectators watch action between Finland and Russian Olympic Committee during the men's gold medal hockey game at the 2022 Winter Olympics, Sunday, Feb. 20, 2022, in Beijing. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Finland beats Russians for its 1st Olympic hockey gold medal

By Stephen Whyno Feb. 20, 2022 01:29 AM EST

A gate flag bends in the wind after high winds caused the postponement of the start of the mixed team parallel skiing event at the 2022 Winter Olympics, Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022, in the Yanqing district of Beijing. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)
Olympic Alpine team event moved to Sunday because of wind

By Howard Fendrich Feb. 18, 2022 11:17 PM EST

Alexa Knierim and Brandon Frazier, right, of the United States, react after competing in the pairs free skate program during the figure skating competition at the 2022 Winter Olympics, Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022, in Beijing. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)
Olympics Live: US skaters lose appeal to get silver medals

Feb. 18, 2022 09:09 PM EST

The Russian Olympic Committee celebrates the winning goal during a shootout by Arseni Gritsyuk in a men's semifinal hockey game against Sweden at the 2022 Winter Olympics, Friday, Feb. 18, 2022, in Beijing. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)
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By Noah Trister Feb. 18, 2022 01:39 PM EST

Justine Braisaz-Bouchet of France reacts during the venue ceremony of the women's 12.5-kilometer mass start biathlon at the 2022 Winter Olympics, Friday, Feb. 18, 2022, in Zhangjiakou, China. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Gu's global coming-out party ends with 3rd Olympic medal

By Bernie Wilson Feb. 18, 2022 06:46 AM EST

The Russian Olympic Committee celebrates the winning goal during a shootout by Arseni Gritsyuk in a men's semifinal hockey game against Sweden at the 2022 Winter Olympics, Friday, Feb. 18, 2022, in Beijing. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)
Russia beats Sweden to set up final vs. Finland at Olympics

By Stephen Whyno Feb. 18, 2022 06:20 AM EST

Ashley Cain-Gribble and Timothy Leduc, of the United States, compete in the pairs short program during the figure skating competition at the 2022 Winter Olympics, Friday, Feb. 18, 2022, in Beijing. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)
Olympics Live: China pair breaks figure skating world record

Feb. 17, 2022 08:39 PM EST

United States' Steven Kampfer leaves the rink after the United States lost to Slovakia in a men's quarterfinal hockey game at the 2022 Winter Olympics, Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022, in Beijing. Slovakia won 3-2 in a shoot-out. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Olympic semis lack US and Canada for 1st time since 2006

By Stephen Whyno Feb. 17, 2022 04:41 AM EST

Choi Min-jeong of South Korea, races in the women's 1500-meters final during the short track speedskating competition at the 2022 Winter Olympics, Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022, in Beijing. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)
Epic tricks lift US freestyle skiers to 1-2 Olympic finish

By Bernie Wilson Feb. 16, 2022 06:21 AM EST

United States' David Warsofsky (5) looks at the scoreboard as Slovakia players celebrate behind him after a men's quarterfinal hockey game at the 2022 Winter Olympics, Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022, in Beijing. Slovakia won 3-2 in a shoot-out. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Slovakia stuns US, Americans and Canadians out of Olympics

By Stephen Whyno Feb. 16, 2022 01:58 AM EST

Vincent Zhou, of the United States, competes in the men's team free skate program during the figure skating competition at the 2022 Winter Olympics, Sunday, Feb. 6, 2022, in Beijing. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)
Olympics Live: US, Canada both out of men's hockey

Feb. 15, 2022 10:16 PM EST

United States celebrates a win over Germany in a preliminary round men's hockey game at the 2022 Winter Olympics, Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Beijing. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)
US men's hockey team in tune on and off ice at Olympics

By Stephen Whyno Feb. 15, 2022 07:04 AM EST

Slovakia players celebrate a goal by Michal Kristof against Germany goalkeeper Mathias Niederberger (35) during a men's qualification round hockey game at the 2022 Winter Olympics, Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022, in Beijing. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
US to face Slovakia in Olympic men's hockey quarterfinals

By Stephen Whyno Feb. 15, 2022 05:23 AM EST

Sweden's Lucas Wallmark celebrates after scoring a goal against Latvia during a preliminary round men's hockey game at the 2022 Winter Olympics, Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022, in Beijing. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Slafkovsky, 17, among standout stars in hockey at Olympics

By Stephen Whyno Feb. 14, 2022 01:15 AM EST

United States' Noah Cates (27) celebrates after scoring a goal against China during a preliminary round men's hockey game at the 2022 Winter Olympics, Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022, in Beijing. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Farrell records hat trick, U.S. routs China 8-0 at Olympics

By Stephen Whyno Feb. 10, 2022 02:08 AM EST

Mikaela Shiffrin, of the United States sits on the side of the course after skiing out in the first run of the women's slalom at the 2022 Winter Olympics, Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022, in the Yanqing district of Beijing. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)
Shiffrin shaken by 'letdown' of 2 exits in 2 Olympic races

By Howard Fendrich Feb. 08, 2022 09:38 PM EST