Keith Tkachuk is elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame after his sons become NHL teammates
Read full article: Keith Tkachuk is elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame after his sons become NHL teammatesKeith Tkachuk is going into the Hockey Hall of Fame after waiting for more than a decade and a half since his playing career in the NHL ended.
NHL issues updated theme night guidance, which includes a ban on players using Pride tape on the ice
Read full article: NHL issues updated theme night guidance, which includes a ban on players using Pride tape on the iceThe NHL sent a memo to teams last week clarifying what players can and cannot do as part of theme celebrations this season, including a ban on the use of rainbow-colored stick tape for Pride nights.
Professional Womenās Hockey League unveils its Original 6: 3 teams based in the US and 3 in Canada
Read full article: Professional Womenās Hockey League unveils its Original 6: 3 teams based in the US and 3 in CanadaThe new Professional Womenās Hockey League has unveiled its Original Six franchises.
Penguins fire GM Hextall, exec Burke after missing playoffs
Read full article: Penguins fire GM Hextall, exec Burke after missing playoffsThe Pittsburgh Penguins have fired general manager Ron Hextall, director of hockey operations Brian Burke and assistant general manager Chris Pryor after the club failed to reach the playoffs for the first time in 17 years.
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Innovative program helping foster care system, saving taxpayers thousands of dollars
Read full article: Innovative program helping foster care system, saving taxpayers thousands of dollarsCari and Brian Burke are adopting a child out of foster care and at times itās been a roller coaster. But theyāve gotten support from Specialized Treatment and Resources Support (STARS for short) which provides extra support to families at no cost. Roanoke County and Roanoke City teamed up for the support program that includes specialized training, a therapist, and fun events for families to attend. If that child goes to a therapeutic foster care with an outside agency it costs $30,000. The children are all ages and races and were put into foster care due to no fault of their own.
