Private Coaches Proliferate in Hockey’s Elite Ranks

Skills consultants are trusted by N.H.L. players, but their strategies may end up being at odds with the wishes of team coaches.

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With No Flag, Team Europe’s Players Rally Around Themselves at World Cup of Hockey

A team made up of players from eight countries initially struggled to find an identity, but now look like contenders at the World Cup of Hockey.

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Sports Briefing: Europe Stuns U.S. in Hockey World Cup Opener

Jaroslav Halak made 35 saves as Team Europe upset the United States, 3-0, in Toronto in a stunning opening game at the World Cup of Hockey.

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Hockey World Cup, Seeking Legitimacy, Scrambles Teams and Settles in Toronto

The tournament returns after 12 years with new teams — Team Europe and Team North America — and questions about its authenticity.

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A.C.C. Pulls League Championships Out of North Carolina

Citing an anti-gay-rights law it called “inconsistent” with the conference’s values, the league will relocate neutral site championships.

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A.C.C. Pulls League Championships Out of North Carolina

Citing an anti-gay-rights law it called “inconsistent” with the conference’s values, the league will relocate neutral site championships.

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N.C.A.A. Leaves North Carolina in a New Spot: Sapped of Sports Pride

The N.C.A.A., frustrated by a North Carolina law restricting gay and transgender rights, will not host seven championship events in the state.

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