England Hockey is looking to step up its programme of events on home soil, with this week marking the first time the women's Champions Trophy has been staged in this country.
Many NHL players have decided to stay in North America and play in the American Hockey League, the step below the NHL, while some have decided to find clubs in Europe until any deal is reached.
He objects to a rule introduced last June that goes one step beyond the longtime prohibition on kids playing for Minnesota Hockey teams outside their districts, and declares that kids can be kicked off their community team for joining any other team during the winter months.