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- 1Madison Samoskevich readies for second PWHL season▼Madison Samoskevich prepares for her sophomore season in the PWHL | The IX Hockey | Powered by The Ice Garden
Forward Madison Samoskevich is preparing for her second season in the Professional Women's Hockey League after a debut year in which she established herself in the league. Coverage of her offseason training and expectations for the new campaign is drawing attention as PWHL teams gear up ahead of the next season.
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New York Rangers goaltender Dylan Garand is drawing attention as he steps into a bigger role, with CBS Sports reporting he is set to start Sunday. Coverage ranges from the New York Post noting the Rangers expect him to bounce back after being pulled in a rough outing, to the Canadian Hockey League highlighting his path from WHL Goaltender of the Year to Broadway. Discussion of the Rangers' goaltending situation, including Igor Shesterkin's status, is fueling interest in Garand and AHL Hartford Callum Tung's shutout.
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Hockey fans in Canada are closely watching Calgary Flames trade chatter, with Sportsnet's Elliot Friedman reporting the Vancouver Canucks are considering a deal for forward Conor Zary. Coverage also highlights Chris Tanev's injury opening a Maple Leafs roster spot for Zach Whitecloud, prospect Zayne Parekh impressing in preseason, and the Calgary Hitmen acquiring Bode Laylin rights in a WHL trade with Everett.
- 4Spokane Chiefs fall to Medicine Hat in only game of the week▼Chiefs lose to Medicine Hat in lone game of week
The Spokane Chiefs were beaten by the Medicine Hat Tigers in their only game of the week, per KREM reporting. The loss hands the WHL club a setback in a quiet stretch of its schedule, leaving fans to weigh how the team will respond when regular play resumes.
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The Professional Women's Hockey League has publicly stated that Mark Walter, the league's key financial backer, is not selling his stake in the league. The denial comes amid speculation about his commitment to the young competition. Walter, who also owns the Los Angeles Dodgers, has been central to the PWHL's launch and funding.
- 6Medicine Hat Tigers face Tri-City Americans in WHL action▼Medicine Hat Tigers at Tri-City Americans 10/31 | WHL Highlights 2026-27
The Medicine Hat Tigers took on the Tri-City Americans in a Western Hockey League regular-season matchup on October 31, part of the 2026-27 season. Highlights of the game were released through the Canadian Hockey League. Fans of both clubs are following the result as the early-season WHL standings begin to take shape.
- 7Chiefs lose two-goal lead as Medicine Hat wins 4-3▼Spokane Chiefs watch two-goal lead evaporate late, Medicine Hat wins 4-3 in return to Arena | WHL hockey
The Spokane Chiefs blew a two-goal lead late in their WHL game against the Medicine Hat Tigers, losing 4-3. The match marked the Chiefs' return to the Spokane Arena. Local coverage in the Spokesman-Review highlights the late collapse as fans react to the defeat in the Chiefs' first home game back at the venue.
- 8Medicine Hat Tigers Roll Over Tri-City Americans 5-1 on Halloween▼Tigers Spook Americans 5-1 In Halloween Thriller
The Medicine Hat Tigers defeated the Tri-City Americans 5-1 in a Western Hockey League matchup played on Halloween night. The Canadian Hockey League highlighted the lopsided win, dubbing it a Halloween thriller, with the Tigers controlling the game from start to finish as the Americans were unable to keep pace.
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The Medicine Hat Tigers defeated the Spokane Chiefs in a shootout thriller in Spokane, taking a Western Hockey League matchup decided beyond regulation. The Canadian Hockey League highlighted the result, which came down to a shootout after a tightly contested game. Fans are reacting to the dramatic finish in a key early-season contest between the two clubs.
- 10Detroit's Britta Curl-Salemme to miss PWHL season due to pregnancy●Detroit's Britta Curl-Salemme to miss PWHL season after announcing pregnancy
Britta Curl-Salemme, forward for Detroit's PWHL team, has announced she is pregnant and will miss the entire upcoming Professional Women's Hockey League season. Her absence is a notable blow to Detroit's roster as the league continues to grow. Fans and fellow players have been sending congratulations and discussing how her team will fill the gap in the lineup.
- 11Medicine Hat Tigers fall to Spokane Chiefs in WHL matchup●Medicine Hat Tigers at Spokane Chiefs 10/30 | WHL Highlights 2026-27
The Medicine Hat Tigers visited the Spokane Chiefs on October 30 in a Western Hockey League regular-season game. The matchup is part of the 2026-27 WHL season, with highlights of the contest released through the Canadian Hockey League. Fans are following both clubs as the early-season standings take shape in the WHL's Western Conference.
- 12Amy Scheer Recognised Among Innovators in Women's Sports●Power Players: Innovators in Women’s Sports — Amy Scheer, PWHL
Sports Business Journal has named Amy Scheer, a senior executive with the Professional Women's Hockey League, among its Power Players: Innovators in Women's Sports. The recognition highlights her role in the growth of the PWHL, the professional women's hockey league launched in 2024 that has drawn strong attendance and television audiences across North America.
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The Canadian Hockey League has published a game preview for Game 14 on the road against the Tri-City Americans. The preview sets up the upcoming WHL contest, outlining the matchup between the two clubs as their season schedule reaches its fourteenth game. Fans are following the preview for lineups, form and storyline details ahead of puck drop.