Yahoo Sports 
The Canadian PressWhat will Utah's NHL team be called? Here are 20 options
Ownership of the NHL’s team in Utah has given fans 20 choices to vote on for the franchise’s new name, according to a survey sent out Wednesday by Smith Entertainment Group. Owner Ryan Smith has told The Associated Press the team will have a name starting with Utah. The inaugural season will feature jerseys with the name of the state on them, with a name, logo and colors to debut for 2025-26 after work done by the branding company Doubleday & Cartwright. “Utah’s NHL team is a community asset, an
The Canadian PressDallas Stars in familiar hole after 6th Game 1 1oss. Avs look to put them down 0-2 again
The Dallas Stars are in an all-too familiar hole. This is their sixth consecutive playoff series over three postseasons, the fourth at home, that they go into Game 2 after losing the opener. “It's not ideal, we know that. And it's definitely not the plan,” Stars coach Pete DeBoer said Wednesday. “You’re kind of playing with fire when you put yourself in that position enough,” forward Joe Pavelski said. When they play Game 2 of their second-round Western Conference series against Colorado on Thur
The Canadian PressNew head coach Green looking to bring accountability to young, talented Senators
OTTAWA — Travis Green says he is a firm, approachable and detail-oriented coach. The Ottawa Senators are banking on those qualities to make an impression on their young and talented roster. Green was announced as the Senators' new head coach Tuesday after a selection process that included discussions with half a dozen candidates. He will be tasked with fostering a culture of accountability in Ottawa. “I’m going to push the team in a direction of improving and making it a winner and having winnin
The Canadian PressMontreal, Boston look to add another layer to historic rivalry in PWHL playoffs
MONTREAL — Hockey star Marie-Philip Poulin is motivated by the opportunity to compete in the playoffs, no matter the opponent. The fact Montreal will face off against a team from Boston in the Professional Women’s Hockey League post-season only adds fuel to the fire. "Every time you have a chance to play in the playoffs against any team, it's exciting,” Poulin, Montreal’s captain, said Wednesday at the Verdun Auditorium. “It's going to be even more special to play against Boston." The spirited r