Ice Hockey

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Littler and other teen sensations in the world of sport

After Luke Littler became the youngest world champion in darts history at the age of 17, we look back at some of the most successful teenage stars in sport.

Man re-bailed after death of ice hockey player Johnson

South Yorkshire police have re-bailed a man in relation to the death of ice hockey player, Adam Johnson.

Panthers hold off Oilers to win first Stanley Cup

The Florida Panthers held off the Edmonton Oilers' series comeback to win the Stanley Cup for the first time by prevailing 2-1 in the final game.

Sabalenka's former partner Konstantin Koltsov dies aged 42

Aryna Sabalenka's ex-boyfriend Konstantin Koltsov has died at the age of 42.

Panthers pay tribute to Johnson in memorial game for former player

Nottingham Panthers paid tribute to Adam Johnson as they held a memorial match for the ice hockey player who died following a fatal injury on the ice last month.

Man released on bail after arrest over death of ice hockey player Johnson

The man arrested on suspicion of manslaughter in connection to the death of Nottingham Panthers player Adam Johnson has been released on police bail.

Coroner: Neck guards should be compulsory in ice hockey

Neck guards should be compulsory in ice hockey, coroner Tanyka Rawden has said, following the on-ice death of Adam Johnson last month.

Elite Ice Hockey League 'encourages' neck guards but not mandatory

The Elite Ice Hockey League have put out a statement saying that neck guards are recommended but not mandatory, following the death of player Adam Johnson.

Inquest to open into death of ice hockey player Johnson

An inquest is due to open into the death of Nottingham Panthers ice hockey player Adam Johnson.

English ice hockey to make neck guards mandatory following Johnson death

The English Ice Hockey Association will make it mandatory to wear a neck guard during "all on-ice activities" from 2024 following the death of Adam Johnson.

Police say investigation into ice hockey player Johnson's death 'will take some time'

South Yorkshire Police say the investigation into the death of ice hockey player Adam Johnson, who was fatally injured during a game, "will take some time".

Players will 'step up' safety measures after Johnson death

Ice hockey players will "step up" and set an example by wearing neck guards during games following the death of Nottingham Panthers star Adam Johnson.

GB ice hockey player Hammond dies after car accident in Canada

Great Britain forward Mike Hammond has died in a car accident in Canada, aged 33, Ice Hockey UK has announced.

NHL will not send players to Winter Olympics

The National Hockey League has confirmed it will not send its players to the Beijing Winter Olympics due to concerns over the Omicron variant of coronavirus.

Swedish goalie Lundqvist retires after 15 NHL seasons

Swedish goalie Henrik Lundqvist has announced his retirement after a remarkable career during which he was one of the NHL's greatest goaltenders.

NHL board approves jersey ads for 2022-23 season

The NHL board of governors unanimously approved the addition of advertisements to players' jerseys beginning in the 2022-23 season.

Predators prospect Prokop comes out as gay

Nashville Predators prospect Luke Prokop has become the first player on an NHL contract to come out publicly as gay.

Traill becomes first UK player to be drafted to NWHL

Great Britain's Casey Traill has expressed her pride after becoming the first British player to be drafted to the National Women's Hockey League (NWHL).

Kirk: NHL chance proves dreams can come true

Liam Kirk is "living proof" that British ice hockey players can make their dreams come true after signing a three-year entry level deal with the NHL's Arizona Coyotes.

NHL's first Black player to have number retired by Bruins

Willie O'Ree, who in 1958 became the first Black player to feature in the National Hockey League, will have his No 22 jersey retired by the Boston Bruins.