NHL Season Preview

AP Hockey Writer Ira Podell previews the NHL season, which begins Thursday. The defending Stanley Cup champion Penguins open Friday. The Bruins and Capitals could challenge Pittsburgh in the East, while San Jose hopes to win the West.

Swedish Star Sundin Hangs Up His Skates

Sweden's Mats Sundin announced Wednesday that he is retiring after an NHL career that spanned nearly two decades and included a number of firsts.

Wayne Gretzky Resigns From Coyotes

Hockey Hall of Famer Wayne Gretzky resigned as coach and Director of Hockey Operations of the Phoenix Coyotes on Thursday, after failing to make the playoffs in four years.

Stanley Cup Champions Honored at White House

President Barack Obama welcomed the 2009 Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh Penguins to the White House Thursday. Pittsburgh won its' third NHL championship in June, beating Detroit.

Blackhawks Star Kane Apologizes for Cab Incident

Chicago Blackhawks star Patrick Kane apologized Monday for the pain he caused those close to him after his arrest on charges that he and a cousin beat up a Buffalo cab driver earlier this month.

Crosby's Stanley Cup Birthday

Pittsburgh Penguins star center Sidney Crosby celebrated his 22nd birthday Friday by bringing the Stanley Cup trophy home to Nova Scotia.

Hull, Yzerman, Robitaille, Leetch Elected to HOF

Steve Yzerman, Brett Hull, Luc Robitaille and Brian Leetch were elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame Tuesday. New Jersey Devils president Lou Lamoriello was also voted in.