Hockey
NHL suspends Panthers exec Doug Cifu over Pro-Israel online comments
Doug Cifu suspended after calling fan a “51st state antisemite loser” in Israel-Hamas War debate online.
‘Excitement in the air!’ Team sports live draw held for Maccabiah
Israeli women soar to silver at hockey worlds
Jewish hockey player Ozzy Wiesblatt’s unlikely journey to the NHL
Jewish and Israeli leaders propose North American venue for 2025 hockey championship
This move comes after Australia's ice hockey federation recently canceled the planned international tournament, alluding to safety concerns linked to the participation of the Israeli national team.
Israel ice hockey teams heading to play in North America
Two of Israel’s ice hockey teams, the Jerusalem Capitals and HC Tel Aviv, will play in the UBS arena, marking the first time professional hockey teams from Israel compete in the US.
The Jewish Sport Report: The NHL gets its first Jewish head coach in 32 years
Ryan Warsofsky, 36, becomes the youngest and first Jewish NHL head coach since 1992. Jewish athletes shine in Stanley Cup Finals, College World Series, and Copa América.
Ryan Warsofsky named NHL's first Jewish head coach in over 30 years with San Jose Sharks
Ryan Warsofsky, 36, becomes the NHL’s first Jewish head coach in over 30 years with the San Jose Sharks, amid a growing Jewish presence in professional hockey.
The Jewish Sport Report: A Jewish comedian makes his pitch for baseball history
Jewish comedian Eitan Levine seeks to break the record for most ceremonial first pitches thrown by one person in a baseball season, in the hopes of raising money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Stan Fischler is one of the world's greatest hockey writers. Now he lives in Israel
Hockey fans accustomed to Stan Fischler’s eloquence describing hockey may find his fervor in describing the beauty of northern Israel surreal, but it is authentic.
Black Jewish NHL player Jordan Harris has a goal: To diversify hockey
But Harris is also one of roughly a dozen Jews in the league, putting him in a class of one: the NHL’s only Black Jewish player on the ice.
IIHF skates back ban, Israel headed to hockey Worlds
After widespread criticism, including from NHL, security concerns were addressed and blue-and-white was invited to participate in the Bulgaria tournament.
Israel to sue int'l hockey federation over ousting of Israeli team from ch'ship
Knesset Sports Committee to meet Wednesday on "arbitrary" decision of hockey league to oust Israel from championship
The Jewish Sport Report: An unauthorized moment of silence for Israel
During a European qualifying match last Friday, the Israeli and Polish under-21 national teams held a moment of silence to honor the victims of the Oct. 7 attack in Israel.
Jewish New York Rangers star Adam Fox partners with local bagel chain
On Tuesday, Fox announced a new partnership with Brooklyn Bagel and Coffee Company, which is routinely ranked among the best and most popular bagel spots in the city.
