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Ben Steiner

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PWHL Players of the Week: Frankel, Jenner and Roque star in second week
PWHL Players of the Week: Frankel, Jenner and Roque star in second weekThe PWHL season hit full swing in the second week and saw some starring performances from across the league.
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Which New York team has a better chance of making the playoffs? 
Which New York team has a better chance of making the playoffs? Neither the New York Rangers or New York Islanders have looked like an assured Stanley Cup Playoff team to start the season.
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Czechia unveils jerseys for 2026 Winter Olympic hockey tournament
Czechia unveils jerseys for 2026 Winter Olympic hockey tournamentCzechia are hopeful to win medals in both women’s and men’s tournaments for the first time.
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France unveils jerseys for 2026 Winter Olympic hockey tournament
France unveils jerseys for 2026 Winter Olympic hockey tournamentThe French men are making their return to the Olympics for the first time since Salt Lake City 2002.
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Wallstedt coming into his own this season with Wild
Wallstedt coming into his own this season with WildThe Minnesota Wild could have a chance to chase the Winnipeg Jets in the Central Division race.
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Do the Leafs or Oilers have a higher chance of missing the playoffs?
Do the Leafs or Oilers have a higher chance of missing the playoffs?Both teams entered the season with Stanley Cup aspirations, but have fallen well short of expectation.
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Avalanche’s Brindley did not return did not return to game vs. Rangers
Avalanche’s Brindley did not return did not return to game vs. RangersThe 21-year-old Brindley recently signed a two-year contract extension with the Colorado Avalanche.
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Wild place Vladimir Tarasenko on injured reserve
Wild place Vladimir Tarasenko on injured reserveTarasenko reportedly picked up the injury in practice, but has already missed the past three games for the Minnesota Wild.
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Lightning activate Nick Paul from LTIR, will return vs. Oilers
Lightning activate Nick Paul from LTIR, will return vs. OilersPaul’s initial injury timeline slated him for an early November return, but he will make his season debut at home against the Oilers on Thursday.
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2025-26 PWHL team preview: Vancouver Goldeneyes
2025-26 PWHL team preview: Vancouver GoldeneyesCould the first PWHL team on Canada’s West Coast content for the Walter Cup in their inaugural season?
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