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All across the province, Hockey Alberta facilitates amateur hockey for athletes: from pond hockey to AAA elite leagues 🏒 The association's comms team works hard to keep 450 member organizations (representing 95,000 amateur players!!) updated with optional league news and essential information that coaches need to know and implement on the ice ⛸ with players. ➡ When they needed help getting these essential emails through to members who had unsubscribed from optional content, they turned to Envoke. "We started using Envoke to have a platform that allowed us to get our mandatory messages out to people who needed to receive them," says Brad Lyon, Hockey Alberta's Senior Manager of IT and Administration. "We had a problem that we didn't have a solution for - and Envoke provided that solution." Read Hockey Alberta's success story and learn about Envoke's Mandatory Messaging feature in our blog - or check out the full case study! Links below.

The Colored Hockey League of the Maritimes (CHL) was an all-Black ice hockey league founded in 1895 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Established by Black Baptist leaders and intellectuals—including Pastor James Borden, James A.R. Kinney, James Robinson Johnston, and Henry Sylvester Williams—the league aimed to attract young Black men to Sunday worship by organizing hockey games between rival churches after services. At its peak, the CHL featured teams from across Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, with notable teams such as the Halifax Eurekas and the Amherst Royals. The league operated from 1895 into the 1930s, with interruptions during and after World War I and eventual dissolution during the Great Depression. The CHL was known for its fast, physical, and innovative style of play. It is credited with pioneering several techniques that have become integral to modern hockey. For instance, the league allowed goaltenders to leave their feet to cover the puck—a practice not permitted elsewhere until the formation of the National Hockey League (NHL) in 1917. Additionally, Eddie Martin of the Halifax Eurekas is believed to have been the first player to use the slapshot in 1906. Despite its significant contributions, the CHL's history was largely overlooked for many years. In recent times, efforts have been made to recognize and honor the league's legacy. In 2020, Canada Post issued a commemorative stamp featuring the 1906 champion Halifax Eurekas to celebrate the history of Black hockey players in Canada. In 2024, the league was declared an event of national historic significance by Parks Canada. The CHL's impact on professional hockey is evident in the widespread adoption of innovations that originated within the league. Techniques such as the butterfly style of goal tending and the slapshot have become fundamental aspects of the game. Moreover, the league's existence challenged racial barriers and paved the way for future generations of Black athletes in hockey, contributing to the gradual diversification of the sport. https://lnkd.in/g5EhxYsU #blackhistory #hockey

Exciting Times Ahead for Inline Hockey! Hi All, We all know that last season had its challenges, but thanks to everyone's hard work and dedication, our leagues not only started but also successfully completed their seasons! The West League introduced a new Junior league across various age groups and a new C League, while the North West Rink organized an end-of-season nationals for the Senior A & B teams. Amidst the recent rumours and uncertainty about the new season, we have some fantastic news to share. The league's new committee has posted an update: "Hi All, We wanted to provide some clarity amidst the recent, negative rumours. Following the director of BRHA stepping down last season, the committee has decided to take this opportunity to reassess our direction. We will be discontinuing the BRHA brand and moving forward as the UK Inline Hockey Federation (UKIHF). Our focus will be on grassroots development, reinvesting in our communities, and ensuring transparency within the sport. We appreciate your patience as we finalize the details. Registration will open soon, and I'll keep you updated on the progress. Sportily is also being updated with new information. We’re excited for the 24/25 season and look forward to seeing everyone there!" The Lions are proud to be part of this new era, which promises to be our biggest season yet! We will have teams in the Junior league for under 8s, 10s, and 12s, two teams in the West C league, one team in the North West B League, and one team in the North West A league. Additionally, we are excited to participate in the 2025 On The Rocks female tournament in Ireland this February, and our senior team is gearing up for an international tournament! Inline hockey has faced challenges since the 2020 pandemic, but with the sport growing again, especially at the youth level, and the positive direction of the UKIHF, the future looks incredibly bright. If you're looking for a new club or want to try inline hockey, drop us a message via any of our social media sites or email info@lionisihc.co.uk to find out which of our five weekly sessions suits you best. #UKIHF #InlineHockey #GrassrootsDevelopment #CommunityReinvestment #TransparencyInSport #ExcitingTimesAhead #JoinTheLions

Utah Hockey Club is beefing up Salt Lake City's roster as a sports hub by The NHL's Utah Hockey Club is solidifying Salt Lake City as the next sports hub, with the help of a fast-growing economy and tech billionaire Ryan Smith.

Sports is THE streaming battleground: In a strategic move Amazon pairs a time-honored Canadian sports tradition with Prime Video. It is set to become the exclusive home of Monday Night NHL games in Canada from the 2024-25 season. This underscores the growing bidding wars between digital platforms and sports entertainment. It's part of a broader trend and a critical factor in enhancing customer experience and expanding market reach for live sports. The key takeaway is clear: embrace technological experiences and integrate them into your core business strategies if you want to compete. There are new benchmarks for this industry and Amazon just drew its line in the sand. #streaming #NHL #Sports #Amazon

The Hidden Dangers of Concussions in Sports We explore the devastating impact of concussions on athletes, from junior hockey to the NHL. Discover how many hits a player can endure and the importance of safeguarding young sports enthusiasts. It's time to rethink how we approach contact in sports. #Concussions #AthleteSafety #SportsHealth #JuniorHockey #NHL #HockeyTalk #PlayerWellbeing #SportsIndustry #HealthRisks #ProtectOurPlayers

Aftonbladet and Svensk Hockey TV have announced a new long-term collaboration aimed at enhancing the experience for hockey fans across Sweden. Through this partnership, hockey enthusiasts will have access to both Aftonbladet Plus and Svenskhockey.tv as a bundled package for just 199 SEK per month. Since its launch in 2000, Sportbladet has focused heavily on hockey coverage. Combining Aftonbladet Plus with the live broadcasts from Svensk Hockey TV marks an exciting new step in delivering value to hockey fans. “Our goal is to continuously explore modern and innovative ways to grow our partnerships. Moving from traditional sponsorships to an integrated collaboration, featuring AI-powered hockey content feels absolutely right for the times,” said Sportbladet’s Head, Magnus Herbertsson. Svensk Hockey TV, the streaming service run by Sportway and co-owned by the Swedish Ice Hockey Association, provides high-quality live and recorded hockey matches via AI cameras in over 300 arenas across Sweden. Each season, approximately 50,000 matches are streamed, including J20 National, J18 Regional, junior and youth leagues, TV-pucken qualifiers, and selected international games. “This is a major step in making Swedish hockey more accessible while delivering even greater value to our customers,” said William Personne, CEO of Svensk Hockey TV, in a statement about the initiative, which launches today, Tuesday, December 10. #sportai #aiproduction #swedishicehockey #sportstech #sportway

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Here are some possible captions for a trying hockey game: *Competitive Vibes:* 1. "Game face on! Giving it my all on the ice!" 2. "Hockey isn't just a game, it's a battle." 3. "Leave everything on the ice." *Inspirational:* 1. "Every shift, every play, every goal." 2. "Fall down, get back up. That's hockey." 1. "Ice, sticks, and good times." 2. "Hockey: where bruises are badges of honor." 3. "Puck drops, worries stop." *Teamwork:* 1. "Together we skate, together we conquer." 2. "United we stand, united we skate." 3. "One team, one goal, victory." Choose the one that resonates with your team's spirit! 1. Custom captions 2. Hockey quotes 3. Team motivation 4. Sports photography 5. Something else?

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