European NHL-affiliated prospects showcased strong performances at the 2026 World Junior Championship, with several players like Jack Berglund, Vojtech Cihar, and Anton Frondell making notable impacts for their teams, highlighting the development of future NHL stars in Europe.
The US hockey team for the Winter Olympics has been announced, featuring mostly players from the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament, with key additions including Tage Thompson, Clayton Keller, and Seth Jones, emphasizing experience, chemistry, and versatility, while excluding some top scorers and emphasizing size and role-specific skills.
For the first time, NCAA hockey will be represented by an all-star team, the United States Collegiate Selects, at the historic Spengler Cup in Davos, Switzerland, competing against professional European teams, marking a significant milestone for college hockey on the global stage.
St. Louis City SC kicks off its second season by participating in the CONCACAF Champions Cup, an international tournament for clubs in North and Central America and the Caribbean. The team's first game against Houston Dynamo is part of this competition, and while it doesn't count towards the MLS season standings, it's a significant opportunity for City SC to compete on a regional level and potentially qualify for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. The tournament format involves a two-game series, and City SC's coach Bradley Carnell is focused on taking each game as it comes, starting with the match against Houston.