Penn State had their best season in program history last year. With Gavin McKenna coming in this year, the program is being thrust further into the spotlight. Feeman has everything you need to know about the Nittany Lions before their season begins Oct. 3. Read here: buff.ly/TUcie63

You've heard of the QMJHL, but what do you know about its Junior A league, the MHL? @foxpads.bsky.social has an explainer on what the Maritime Junior Hockey League is, where they play and how Drake Batherson is connected to all of it. Check it out here:

After an eventful summer of college hockey news, Michelle catches us up on everything you need to know heading into the season. Read more here: buff.ly/EsVBXix Graphic by Nicole Tse!

Some thoughts on the #NHL's new dress code policy.... Other news here: offsidenewsco.com

In the final article of our three part series, we're highlighting key players to watch this season in the QMJHL. Read more from Read more from @pearbea.bsky.social, @nikitagz.bsky.social and @lillescore.bsky.social here : buff.ly/7RZlBeJ

In the second article of our three part series, we're highlighting key players to watch this season in the WHL. Read more from @pearbea.bsky.social, @nikitagz.bsky.social and @lillescore.bsky.social here: buff.ly/EDpwsxu

In a mini-series of three separate articles, we will spotlight one player on each CHL team this season. In part one, we’re focusing on teams in the OHL. Read more from @pearbea.bsky.social, @nikitagz.bsky.social and @lillescore.bsky.social here: buff.ly/IornD1N

The New York Rangers announce J.T. Miller as the 29th captain in franchise history. Other news here: offsidenewsco.com

A new era for junior hockey and college hockey emerges, and we got things to say about it. Read more from @nikitagz.bsky.social and @dancekatrina13.bsky.social here: buff.ly/Ayt7pgP

"If there was any Canadien worthy of sainthood, it was Ken Dryden." Kathryn Matheson remembers Ken Dryden: buff.ly/OXmc7O0

"For Chanreet Bassi, her journey has just begun. The PWHL is the next iteration of her lifelong love of hockey." In the "Sea to Sky" column debut, @slicedcranberries.bsky.social sat down with @PWHL__Vancouver prospect Chanreet Bassi for an interview here: buff.ly/7CtwLiy

To our favorite unemployed friend on a Tuesday, since he doesn't have a team to say it for him, we here at Offside News would like to wish Luke Hughes an extremely happy birthday! *The Devils fan posting this would like to remind you all that he is STILL not offer sheet eligible ❤️ 🖤

"He could speak and understand English; this was un-Russian of him. He liked ABBA; this was un-Russian of him." @nikitagz.bsky.social kicks off our Players of the Past series, looking back on the career of Igor "the Professor" Larionov: buff.ly/cfQ3jwV

let's get ohl with it

"Adam Valentini is taking the road less travelled by, and by that I mean he’s walking directly into the brush with a machete." @nikitagz.bsky.social discusses the #OHL, Adam Valentini, the NCAA-CHL Agreements and more in his newest column here: buff.ly/yoCAIDu

"There is a message being sent here, and a very loud one at that. The #NHL may just be a weathervane for the cultural moment." Read the op-ed from Charles Huxley and @admbeaumont.bsky.social on Trump's recent anti-trans executive order and the politicization of hockey and sports:

“I didn't see myself in the sport itself, and so I interjected myself into the sport.”  🏒 @matthewauch.bsky.social spoke with @tealcitycrew.bsky.social about their mission, collaboration with the #SJSharks, and the work to champion all marginalized communities in hockey: buff.ly/1N30osZ

"[A] lot a lot of factors dictate if the backup goalie can be a part of the camaraderie or commiserating of their team while a game is ongoing. And it all depends on the goalie cuck chair." @rachelbelle98.bsky.social scientifically ranks the best goalie cuck chairs across the NHL: buff.ly/OacMlFG

"None of that changes the fact that the numbers 19 and 91 defined one of the greatest eras of any sports team in history. Let’s make it official." As Wings fans, and hockey fans, celebrate the #Retire91 dream finally coming true, we look back on Olivia May's op-ed: buff.ly/CTGn7JY

"Prince Edward Island has its charm during the summer with its beaches, golf… and beaches. But did you know there’s a rich and interesting history of hockey as well?" @foxpads.bsky.app highlights 13 fun facts about hockey in PEI: buff.ly/FiluDt4

"To Flyers fans, the constant Comcast branding can feel like a punch in the face, a reminder that the ownership that directs the future of the team cares more about making a dollar than making a Stanley Cup appearance." Feeman reflects on the arena name change here: buff.ly/Sexepr1

The new CBA ratified between the NHL and NHLPA states that players must dress within “contemporary fashion norms.” But what exactly does that mean? And who decides it? 📝 @sydneykerr.bsky.social dives deeper into this change and what, if anything, will come from it: buff.ly/Twjb56j

"Honestly, if I had to sum up the book in a few sentences, it is just that: Smut, smut, a little bit of plot, smut and some more smut." @jaayddd.bsky.social reviews the hockey Booktok classic, Pucked: buff.ly/9JCdPCH

We encourage you to join us in signing this petition from @soarinitiative.org & the #OntarioSaysNOMORE campaign, calling calling on the NHL & NHLPA to implement a formal, comprehensive, league-specific policy that addresses sexual violence, domestic violence, & child abuse.

I wanna encourage allies to make donations today. Every sexual assault centre in the country has seen an uptick in calls *just* from the trial, let alone today's verdict. I'd also encourage you to support the most effective rape resistance program in the world (based here in Canada!)

As we await the verdict in the Hockey Canada sexual assault trial, Offside News Co is joining individuals and organizations across Canada in saying: #WeBelieveSurvivors.

As we await the verdict in the Hockey Canada sexual assault trial, Offside News Co is joining individuals and organizations across Canada in saying: #WeBelieveSurvivors.

this is the worst thing i’ve ever written in my entire life. going to go stand beside the ocean and contemplate existence.

🎤 Happy July 23 to all who celebrate. On this day in 2010, One Direction was formed on British competition show the X Factor, and history was made! Revisit our 2024 take on 32 One Direction Songs for 32 NHL Teams below! ⬇️ offsidenewsco.com/news/one-dir...

Open Meeting Alert! 📝🏒 Have you ever created a thread comparing NHLers to Labubus? Do you have strong opinions about PWHL expansion? Do you hate the Toronto Maple Leafs? You might be a hockey writer without even knowing. Join us for an open pitch meeting this Thursday!

Hey if you’re super cool and fun and want to write things about hockey that you simply won’t see anywhere else, come check out our open meeting! If you can’t make it, send us a DM if you want to pitch us or learn more about what we do. No sports writing experience necessary!

open meeting time!!! come see what we're about🕺🏻

really proud of the work we do at @offsidenewsco.bsky.social — if you’ve ever been interested in hockey writing or wanting to learn more about what we do, please reach out!!

MY ARTICLE ON EASTON COWAN IS UP! 🤭

Come see what Offside News Co is all about! We’re especially looking for PWHL writers, transfemme writers, writers of colour, and any visual artists as we head into next season. Please reach out if you’re if you’re interested! Let’s have some fun with this stupid sport. ⬇️

Open Meeting Alert! 📝🏒 Have you ever created a thread comparing NHLers to Labubus? Do you have strong opinions about PWHL expansion? Do you hate the Toronto Maple Leafs? You might be a hockey writer without even knowing. Join us for an open pitch meeting this Thursday!

"From a small-town farm near Mount Brydges to the national spotlight, Cowan leaves behind a legacy as he was a hardworking and record-breaking player with multiple MVPs and participated in two championships." Read @leafschronicle.bsky.social's profile here: buff.ly/TOaaQ92

🎬 The @letterboxd.social teams asked members of the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers what their cinematic starting lineup is. So, how did the teams fare? Read @ellycelly.bsky.social grade their movie picks here: buff.ly/vJMlHOs

I have a new article out at Offside News! This time, I'm introducing to you all blind hockey. How it's different from non-blind hockey, its history, and how it has been quickly growing. offsidenewsco.com/news/what-to...

In today's Hockey 101 lesson, @cityhoosier.bsky.social talks about blind hockey and how it is growing in North America. Read more here! buff.ly/E1m3GpB

"Or maybe once again neurodivergence is merely accentuating what most fans, neurotypicals included, spill Twitter ink getting mad at. Why aren’t these pro athletes seething as visibly as I am? What are they, quitters?" Read our op-ed here: offsidenewsco.com/news/hockey-...

"Riley and Adam explicitly acknowledge that Pride nights alone didn’t — and won’t — fix everything...This is her most accurate depiction of hockey culture yet[.]" 📚 Read @marnerdisaster.bsky.social review Rachel Reid's "The Shots You Take" here:

"Names are important. They not only identify us as people, but they are often a sneak peek into the tale that makes us who we are." @dancekatrina13.bsky.social reflects on name, identity, and what it means to be seen: buff.ly/v2NbzTV

As immigrant and refugee communities are facing increased state-sanctioned violence and demonization, it is important to consider whose immigration stories are celebrated and whose aren't? Today, we encourage you to revisit @badnands.bsky.social op-ed on immigration and hockey: buff.ly/GjRpgvr

The 2025 NHL free agency period is here, and with it, the same heartbreaking departures that we know to expect, but can never quite prepare for you. Whatever stage of grief you're in, Offsides has you covered with this playlist. Listen here: buff.ly/Gc3WFyy

After weeks of rumours, the New York Rangers have signed top defensive free agent Vladislav Gavrikov to a 7x$7M AAV contract. #NYR #GoKingsGo

The L.A. Kings are working out a deal with veteran forward Corey Perry, per Bob McKenzie. #GoKingsGo #LetsGoOilers Other news here: offsidenewsco.com

One of the top NHL free agents is already off the market. Brock Boeser is staying with the #Canucks. Other news here: offsidenewsco.com

Despite tensions between the front office and their core forward, Brock Boeser has signed a 7x$7.25M contract extension with the Vancouver Canucks. #Canucks Other news here: offsidenewsco.com

Forward Parker Kelly is staying in Colorado. #GoAvsGo Other news here: offsidenewsco.com