Hockey

Blue-and-white skates to hockey gold in Bulgaria

Israel finished the 2026 IIHF World Championship Division II Group B with a flawless 5-0 record.

THE ISRAEL national team celebrates on the ice in Sofia, Bulgaria, after beating Iceland for the gold medal at the IIHF World Championship Division II Group B tournament over the weekend.
The US Capitol is shown on February 24, 2026 in Washington, DC. US President Donald Trump is scheduled to deliver the annual State of the Union address this evening before a joint session of Congress.

Yaron Lischinsky’s brother, Jewish hockey stars among guests at Trump’s State of the Union

Jack Hughes #86 and Quinn Hughes #43 of Team United States celebrate winning the gold medals after the team's 2-1 overtime victory in the Men's Gold Medal match between Canada and the United States in Milan, Italy, on February 22, 2026.

Jewish hockey star Jack Hughes’ overtime goal propels US to historic gold medal in Olympic hockey

Police stand outside the perimeter they created around the Dennis M Lynch Arena where a shooting occurred earlier today in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, on February 16, 2026. At least two people were killed and three wounded in a shooting at an ice rink in the northeastern US town of Pawtucket on Monday.

Shooting at Rhode Island youth hockey game leaves three people dead, three hospitalized


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.

 Nov 5, 2022; San Jose, California, USA; San Jose Sharks head coach David Quinn and assistant coach Ryan Warsofsky behind the bench during the third period against the Anaheim Ducks at SAP Center at San Jose.

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.

 Eitan Levine threw out the ceremonial first pitch at the Hartford Yard Goats game, April 10, 2024, in Hartford, Connecticut.

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. 

 STAN FISCHLER, an acclaimed hockey expert, is seen outside his home in the Golan Heights.

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.

 Montreal Canadiens defenseman Jordan Harris skates with the puck during a game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Feb. 22, 2024

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.

 The Israel Women's National team playing at the OneIce Arena near Netanya

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

 Hockey stick and puck on ice

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.

 The 2023 Israeli soccer team at the Under-21 European Championship.

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.

 New York Rangers defenseman Adam Fox (23) against the Carolina Hurricanes during the second period at PNC Arena

Israeli ice hockey reinvigorated with new fresh board of directors

Financial misbehavior, corruption, and other unwelcome misdoings crept into the game, forcing the government to take control of all the hockey activities in the country.

 A RECENT picture of the Israel Women’s National Team playing at the OneIce Arena in Tnuvot, just outside Netanya.

Breaking the ice: Israel’s rising semi-pro hockey league drops puck on 3rd season

The Capitals of Jerusalem sealed a dominant 6-1 victory over the Herzliya Pioneers last week in the opening game of the Israel Elite Hockey League’s third season.

 THE HAIFA MARINERS (in blue) took on HC Netanya (in yellow) last week in the second game of a season-opening doubleheader for the Israel Elite Hockey League