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YOUTH HOCKEYTUCSep 15, 2026

Roadrunners bring Shott's Tots back to Tucson for second season

The Roadrunners will run 24 Learn to Play sessions at Tucson Arena this fall and winter, with free gear for every new skater.

New York defender Jaime Bourbonnais, number 14, chases Toronto forward Sarah Nurse as Corinne Schroeder prepares to make a save during the inaugural PWHL game on January 1, 2024. File photo; this is game action, not the 2026 Colorado practice or youth clinic.
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YOUTH HOCKEYNYMINSep 14, 2026

Sirens Practice, Frost Clinic Pack Colorado Rink Before Takeover Tour Game

New York held an open practice and Minnesota ran a youth clinic at Family Sports Center in Centennial ahead of the PWHL's Takeover Tour stop in Denver.

Pittsburgh Penguins center Domenic Pittis skates against the New York Islanders on January 7, 1997. File photo.
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FRONT OFFICEROCSep 14, 2026

Domenic Pittis Returns to Rochester as Jr. Amerks GM

The former Amerks forward and 2020 team Hall of Fame inductee takes over a youth organization of roughly 1,100 players, according to WHEC.

Canada defender Sophie Jaques collides with United States forward Hilary Knight during the 2026 Olympic women’s hockey gold-medal game in Milan. File photo.
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YOUTH HOCKEYJul 21, 2026

PWHL Backs Free Camp for 200 Girls of Color in Toronto

The Women of Colour Hockey Collective hosted its fourth annual summer camp with support from the league and e.l.f. Beauty, featuring instruction from Sophie Jaques, Jade Iginla, and Mikyla Grant-Mentis.

Canada defender Sophie Jaques carries the puck as United States forward Britta Curl defends during the 2026 Olympic women's hockey gold-medal game in Milan. File photo; this shows Olympic game action, not Traverse City, the PWHL summer camp or youth instruction.
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YOUTH HOCKEYJul 21, 2026

PWHL Summer Camp Expands to Traverse City in August

The league's growing camp program reaches Michigan with sessions for girls ages 6 to 18.

Joe Thornton is honored at a Sharks pregame ceremony with Macklin Celebrini and Anze Kopitar at SAP Center on November 20, 2025. File photo.
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YOUTH HOCKEYSJSJul 15, 2026

Santa Clara Students Win NHL Innovation Competition in San Jose

Puck Pulse, a tactile device for visually impaired fans, took top honors at Final Pitch Day on June 1.

Exterior of AdventHealth Center Ice in Wesley Chapel, Florida, in a December 5, 2019 file photo. Zachary LaBella, Jordyn Kimmel and the 2026 USA Hockey national camps are not shown.
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YOUTH HOCKEYTBLJul 15, 2026

Two Jr. Lightning players earn USA Hockey national camp invites

Zachary LaBella and Jordyn Kimmel are attending national development camps after advancing through state and regional levels.