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NEW ULM — Derek Johnson has been named the new head coach of the New Ulm Eagles girls…

Northern Michigan University goaltender Oliver Auyeung-Ashton, left, gets down to make a stop with skaters from both teams…

Northern Michigan University’s Medrick Bolduc, left, and Tobias Pitka, top right, celebrate a goal scored by teammate Joe…

Pittsburgh Penguins’ Sidney Crosby (87) celebrates after his goal with Evgeni Malkin (71) and Rickard…

AP Photo The Sabres need an improved goaltending tandem with free agent signing Alex Lyon, pictured, and a…

Buffalo Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams is in the final year of his contract. AP file photo Kevyn…

SEATTLE — Spokane Chiefs star Berkly Catton will start his 2025-26 season with the Seattle Kraken, but will…

Pittsburgh Penguins head coach Dan Muse, right, talks with Sidney Crosby during training camp in Cranberry Township. AP…

Pittsburgh’s top pick in the 2025 NHL Draft, Ben Kindel, will get his first taste of professional hockey…

Michigan Tech forward Rylan Gould controls the puck during a game against Minnesota Friday at 3M Arena at…

Pittsburgh Penguins Sidney Crosby participates in a drill during the first day of the NHL…

AP Photo Pittsburgh Penguins Sidney Crosby participates in a drill during the first day of NHL training camp…