Hockey

Jewish and Israeli athletes to watch in the 2026 Winter Olympics

Israel will send nine athletes to Milan for the 2026 Olympic Games, its second-largest delegation at its ninth Winter Olympics.

JANUARY 31, 2026|ByJACOB GURVIS/JTA

Some of the Jewish and Israeli 2026 Winter Olympians, from left: Noa Szollos, Quinn Hughes, A.J. Edelman, Attila Mihály Kertész and Mariia Seniuk.

A cameraman films the only known example of a pregnant Egyptian mummy, displayed at an exhibition in National Museum in Warsaw, Poland May 4, 2021

Are mummies responsible for NJ Devils' string of injuries? Archaeologists, players weigh in

The strange tale of two mummies discovered beneath the Prudential Center collides with the Devils’ run of bad injury luck this season.

NOVEMBER 26, 2025|ByRYAN NOVOZINSKY/NJ.COM/TNS

MINNESOTA WILD defenseman Zeev Buium in action against the Vegas Golden Knights during the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs in April.

More than just accolades: Israeli-American star Zeev Buium’s impact beyond the ice

Buium made history as the first NHL player with Israeli parents, a milestone of deep cultural significance that has made him a role model for many in the Jewish and Israeli communities.

JULY 23, 2025|ByEMILY KLEIN

IN A deeply controversial decision, the NHL has suspended Doug Cifu, the Jewish minority owner of the Florida Panthers, following a series of social media posts where he condemned Hamas and responded to antisemitism.

NHL suspends Panthers exec Doug Cifu over Pro-Israel online comments

Doug Cifu suspended after calling fan a “51st state antisemite loser” in Israel-Hamas War debate online.

MAY 14, 2025|ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF

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.

JANUARY 17, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF

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

JANUARY 11, 2024ByTAMAR URIEL-BEERI

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.

NOVEMBER 25, 2023ByJACOB GURVIS/JTA

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.

NOVEMBER 16, 2023ByJACOB GURVIS/JTA

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.

JULY 14, 2023ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

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.

JUNE 26, 2023ByNOA ABLIN