Team Canada made a clear statement before opening play at the 2026 IIHF Men’s World Championship in Switzerland. Despite Sidney Crosby joining the roster as a late addition, Macklin Celebrini will remain captain, with Crosby serving as an alternate captain. Chris Johnston reported on X: “Macklin Celebrini will remain as captain for Canada at the … Read more
One year ago, Alex Ovechkin delivered a moment that reshaped hockey history. On April 6, 2025, the Washington Capitals captain scored his 895th career goal to pass Wayne Gretzky and become the NHL’s all-time leading scorer. The Capitals marked the anniversary by sharing the clip on X with the caption, “A year to the day … Read more
Wayne Gretzky is often called the greatest player in hockey history, but his Olympic career was brief and came late. During his prime, NHL players were not allowed to compete in the Winter Games, which kept him off the Olympic stage in his peak years. So, Did Wayne Gretzky Ever Play in the Olympics? The … Read more
On Sportsnet’s Saturday Headlines, NHL analyst Elliotte Friedman addressed a report that Wayne Gretzky was blocked from reading Team Canada’s lineup before the gold medal game. At the 2026 Winter Olympics, both Canadian teams finished with silver. The men lost 2-1 in overtime to the United States on Feb. 22. Cale Makar tied the game … Read more
Legendary former NHL star Wayne Gretzky praised the rise of women’s hockey after the United States beat Canada 2-1 in overtime to win gold at the Milano Cortina 2026 Games. The Hall of Famer said the sport’s growth shows how far the women’s game has come. “One of the things I’m most proud of, and … Read more
