Hockey

No. 50: Deni Avdija, Matt Turner, Zach Hyman, Oscar Gloukh, and Daniel Peretz

Five athletes carrying Jewish and Israeli pride onto the world stage.

 (L-R, clockwise): Deni Avdija, Oscar Gloukh, Zach Hyman, Matt Turner, and Daniel Peretz
Jerusalem's capitals and Ashdod's Dolphins played a close game, keeping us on the edge of our seats all night.

A trip to the 'boy aquarium': Discovering Israel's thriving hockey scene

Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Brandon Bussi (32) raises the the Stanley Cup after defeating the Vegas Golden Knights in game six of the 2026 Stanley Cup Final at T-Mobile Arena, June 14, 2026.

Carolina Hurricanes beat Golden Knights to win hockey's 2026 Stanley Cup, Staal named playoff MVP

Carter Hart #79 of the Vegas Golden Knights prepares for Game Three of the 2026 Stanley Cup Final against the Carolina Hurricanes at T-Mobile Arena on June 06, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

‘No means no!’ Carolina fans boo Vegas’s Carter Hart at first two games of NHL Stanley Cup finals


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

The Jewish Sport Report: A legendary Jewish sportswriter

This is what's going on in the Jewish sports world.

 Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis (10) shoots the basketball against Golden State Warriors forward Kevon Looney (5) during the first quarter in game two of the first round of the 2023 NBA playoffs at Golden 1 Center.

These are the Jewish NHL players to watch this season

The first puck drops on Friday, ironically in Prague, in a match between the Nashville Predators and the San Jose Sharks.

 Jack Hughes of the New Jersey Devils in action against the Chicago Blackhawks at Prudential Center in Newark, Oct. 15, 2021.

Women’s hockey a hit in Maccabiah games debut

Host Israel joins gold-medalist Canada and America for the inaugural tournament that will only grow.

 Pictures of Team Canada vs Team USA in women's hockey

Ukraine crisis: NHL suspends business dealings with Russia

The NHL also announced it would no longer seek to hold "any future competitions" in Russia.

NHL logo (illustrative).

Adam Fox is enjoying proving that Jews can star in the NHL

Jewish NHL star Adam Fox speaks on going from Long Island’s Jewish community to the top of hockey.

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

Hockey in Holon: Ice sport takes over Holy Land despite heat

Walk into Ice Peaks in Holon for a game and you’ll find players with tzitzit flying, skating around, playing against their Israeli peers or even foreign professionals. 

 Holon Vipers forward Yan Raskin protects the puck from Bat Yam Dolphins defenseman Jake Nowry