Youth Hockey
Brad Marchand coaches Nova Scotia youth team for grieving friend
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Florida Panthers forward Brad Marchand took a leave from his NHL team to serve as guest coach for a Halifax under-18 hockey squad, supporting longtime friend JP MacCallum after the death of his 10-year-old daughter from cancer. The Wednesday night game at the Halifax Forum doubled as a fundraiser for the family, drawing over 1,000 attendees. Marchand, a co-owner of the team, missed a Panthers game but plans to return Saturday.
Tv-pucken quarterfinals deliver strong starts on day one
The TV-pucken playoffs kicked off in Kalmar with decisive quarterfinal wins for all favorites on day one. Småland crushed Gästrikland 6-1, while Stockholm Nord dominated Norrbotten 8-0. Other results saw Skåne edge Värmland 3-1 and Stockholm Syd defeat Medelpad 5-2.
Brad Marchand takes leave to coach youth team in Nova Scotia
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Florida Panthers forward Brad Marchand has taken a leave of absence to volunteer as a coach for a youth hockey team in his hometown of Halifax, Nova Scotia. He is stepping in to support longtime trainer J.P. MacCallum, whose 10-year-old daughter Selah passed away from cancer last week. The gesture includes fundraising efforts to aid MacCallum's family.
Canada roster set for 2025 CHL/USA Prospects Challenge
The Canadian Hockey League has selected 22 players eligible for the 2026 NHL Draft to represent Canada in the second annual CHL/USA Prospects Challenge. The two-game series against USA Hockey's National Team Development Program Under-18 Team will take place on November 25 in Calgary and November 26 in Lethbridge.