The grisly incident during a game in Sheffield, England, has reverberated around the ice hockey community and led to moments of silence in the NHL.

Wayne and Gale Yip reflect on their son Brandon’s trailblazing heroics in Beijing from their native Canada, as his Chinese ice hockey legacy has only just begun.

Washington Capitals Russian-born star Alex Ovechkin, a supporter of President Vladimir Putin, said he hoped there soon would be peace amid his country’s invasion of Ukraine.

From his historic NHL draft to finding his feet in Russia, here’s what you need to know about mainland fan favourite Yuan Jinjie – ‘representing my mother country is definitely something I look forward to’.

NHL Dallas Stars star Jason Robertson, whose mother was born in the Philippines, is showcasing a high level of talent already in his short time in the league.

A virus outbreak has led the NHL to postpone games and pause the regular season, with numerous players in health and safety protocols.

Commissioner Gary Bettman says despite ‘a whole host of issues’ there were no plans to stop players going to the Olympics in February.

The International Ice Hockey Federation’s decision avoids what would have been an unprecedented removal of a host country’s team for performance reasons.

The Chinese Communist Party has found common ground as NHL players push league to allow them to participate at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, tempering international boycott calls for the Games.

Outside the usual suspects, who could shine in Winter Olympics ice hockey competition as NHL superstars take to the ice in February?

NHL players are set to line up against China’s 32nd ranked ice hockey team at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing unless the IIHF pulls the plug on the ordeal.

Ice hockey goalie Jordan Laroche details the tough road many endure trying to become professional athletes.

All is not well within Hong Kong ice hockey, with the official governing body standing accused of intimidation, exclusivity and failing to help the sport reach its potential.

Tampa Bay Lightning strike twice as the American franchise repeats after winning last season inside a Covid-19 bubble.

Clint Hazen says the Chinese recognise ice hockey is Canada’s game and want to learn more about ice hockey culture, with the clock counting down to the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics.

Four-time Olympic medallist Julie Chu recalls Chinese heritage and when she ‘realised how important it is for girls and Asian and Pacific Islanders to have great role models to aspire to’.

NHL players such as Connor McDavid, Auston Matthews and Leon Draisaitl set the tournament up to be one of the most competitive in Winter Games history.

Matt Dumba, Nick Suzuki and Kailer Yamamoto could become Asian stars in the NHL this season.

Across the Pond ice hockey podcast in Hong Kong finds it niche with local Canadian listeners.

Dumba, who is half Filipino, is helping break the mould when it comes to ice hockey players and the NHL’s growing diversity.

NHL commissioner says league could restart in ‘two to four’ regularly used venues.

US President says he’s tired of ‘watching baseball games that are 14 years old’ as world sport remains on pause.

Spanish flu saw Seattle Metropolitans and Montreal Canadiens 1919 Stanley Cup series called off before deciding game, while AFL, MLB and English football among sports to carry on.