Tag: NHL
World hockey body reverses Israeli ban for upcoming tournament
The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) on Wednesday rescinded its decision made last week to ban Israeli athletes from competing in an upcoming tournament in Sofia, Bulgaria, due to alleged safety concerns.
"Following recent exchanges and extensive...
NHL expresses ‘significant concerns’ with Israel hockey ban
The National Hockey League has expressed "significant concerns" with the International Ice Hockey Federation's decision last week to ban the Israeli national hockey team from an upcoming competition.
In a Jan. 10 announcement, the Zurich-based...
Three Jewish brothers make NHL draft history
Three Jewish brothers became the first American family to have three siblings picked in the first round of the National Hockey League (NHL) Draft.
Luke Hughes, 17, became the third brother in his family to...