Shortage of ice time at Ottawa arenas frustrates local sports teams
As demand increases and as more arena facilities temporarily close, local organizations are finding new ways to adapt to Ottawa's arena shortage.
Ottawa’s new women’s hockey team hopes to build success with strong defence
Ottawa has created a team that will be exhausting to play against night after night
City builder: Meet Michael Hirshfeld, the man behind the new Professional Women’s Hockey League team in Ottawa
Michael Hirshfeld brings a wealth of experience to his new job as the general manager of the Professional Women's Hockey League team in Ottawa.
Hall of Fame, NHL team up to highlight diversity in sport, inspire youth
Canada's Sports Hall of Fame and the NHL have created a website that helps showcase athletes who broke barriers during their careers.
More than half of Canadians find sexual misconduct in hockey a major issue: survey
Canadian adults are more likely to agree sexual misconduct in hockey is an issue than those who do not, a survey suggests.
Sports scholars call on Canada to fix men’s hockey culture
Sports culture experts from 21 universities wrote an open letter saying sexual violence in hockey is systemic.
Excited fans lining up for Ottawa Senators tickets after busy, successful offseason
Ottawa Senators fans are buying season ticket packages and looking forward to a competitive team next season.
NCC unveils new partnership with the Ottawa Senators to build arena in LeBreton Flats
The dream of a downtown hockey arena is back as the NCC and the Ottawa Senators reach a memorandum of understanding.
Inside the blue paint: Dave Stathos brings life lessons learned in his hockey career to school for young netminders
After a point where he wouldn't even watch a hockey game, former pro goalie Dave Stathos now teaches young netminders to take initiative.
In light of Team Canada soccer triumph, it’s time to move forward with pro women’s sports in this country
Women's sports have grown in viewership and popularity, but when will the Canadian professional sports landscape reflect that?
NHL’s handling of sexual assault allegations could guide amateur sports in Ottawa
Minor hockey leagues in Ottawa can learn from how the NHL mishandled the Kyle Beach affair and apply the lessons to their own leagues.
Thousands of low-income and racialized youth face barriers accessing minor hockey even as participation falls in Canada
Canadian participation in youth hockey is diminishing and lack of accessibility to low-income communities could be a critical factor in the decline.
Joyful crowd returns to Canadian Tire Centre for Sens’ home opener against Leafs — and Brady brings bonus
Hockey fans returned to the Canadian Tire Centre on Thursday evening for the first time since COVID-19 lockdowns shuttered the building, as the Ottawa Senators played their home opener versus the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Chasing the Cup: Despite the Canadiens’ loss, the journey was a beautiful ride
Despite losing to the Tampa Bay Lightning, the Montreal Canadiens magical run was a happy moment in a difficult year.
COVID consequences: The new normal for amateur team sports
The new normal for sports seems bleak. Amateur leagues have suffered cancellation or experienced major change. [Photo @ John Balser]
Minor hockey leagues back on the ice in Ottawa – with restrictions
Ottawa minor hockey leagues such as the West End Hockey League are starting their season amongst growing COVID-19 regulations.
As COVID-19 spreads in baseball, it seems clear hockey, basketball ‘bubbles’ best way to get pro sports back
The NHL's two hub cities have created secure "bubbles" where players and staff are isolating, and it seems the safest option.
Temporary ban on in-person varsity sports recruiting across Canada may be extended soon
USports, the body that oversees varsity sport in Canadian universities is expected to extend its ban on in-person recruitment.
OHL draft to go ahead despite cancelled season
The OHL Priority Draft is set to continue despite the league cancelling the remainder of its regular season and playoff games.
Rising star forward Jack Quinn excels for hometown 67’s
Cobden-native Jack Quinn is putting up historic numbers for the Ottawa 67's as he prepares for this summer's NHL draft.
Diversity in hockey starts with youth and has a long way to go
In light of recent news, the state of hockey culture in Canada has been brought into the spotlight. Youth leagues are grappling with the question: is hockey really for everyone?