Teenager Jack Hughes is first Jewish player to be No. 1 overall pick in National Hockey League draft
by Marc Brodsky (JTA) — Jack Hughes, even at 18, is no stranger to making history. And now he’s done it again, becoming the first…
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April 30: Edmonton Jewish Hockey League celebrates 30 years
(EJNews) – On April 30, the Edmonton Jewish Hockey League will celebrate its 30th anniversary. In honour of their 30th year of play, the EJHL…
As Lightning vies for Stanley Cup, the team’s Jewish owner chats with JTA
By Hillel Kuttler (JTA) — Jeffrey Vinik, the owner of the National Hockey League’s Tampa Bay Lightning, is experiencing a first: his team playing in…
Edmonton All Stars Drey Kop in Calgary Tournament
The 2015 “Drey Kop” Hockey Tournament was a great success thanks to Howard Silver and Rod Sztabzyb who did the heavy lifting, organizing the Calgary…
Talmud Torah Alumni help Oilers secure first overall pick
Even though the Edmonton Oilers only had an 11.5% chance of winning the NHL Draft Lottery, and getting the opportunity to draft elite prospect Connor…