ECHL, Professional Hockey Players’ Association reach tentative agreement to end strike
The news was announced Saturday night, one day after the PHPA's strike came into effect after failed talks over their CBA.
Team USA’s Cole Hutson stretchered off ice against Switzerland at World Juniors
Hutson, who was one of the top defensemen in the tournament last year, was hit high with a puck in the second period.
Cyberpunk anime meets traditional culture in Ghost in the Shell gold leaf Japanese changing screens
Ghost in the Shell on the byobu. Something I noticed a long time ago is that posters seem to be more popular among anime fans overseas than in Japan. That’s…
NHL trade targets: Which player should each team pursue after the holiday freeze?
With the league's holiday roster freeze almost over, it's a good time to start thinking about which players make sense for different teams.
Behind the mask of Carter George, Team Canada’s World Junior backbone
George's curiosity and intellect, as much as his talent, have led him back to the World Juniors as Canada's starter.
Mr. Sato accosts award-winning actor Hideaki Ito【Interview】
Sato vs Ito: Requiem. Hideaki Ito is a well-established actor in Japanese TV and film, having starred in the popular Umizaru series, some Takashi Miike films, Kamen Rider, and three…
World Juniors takeaways: Canada wins tense rematch with Czechia, Frondell stands out for Sweden
The World Juniors kicked off on Boxing Day with a four-pack of games featuring the tournament's presumptive top five teams.
Hello Kitty Choco Egg figures are an adorable trip through three periods of Japanese pop culture【Pics】
Kitty-chans representing the Showa, Heisei, and Reiwa eras are waiting inside these sweet treats. Japanese candymaker Furuta seems pretty upfront with the name of its Choco Egg sweets, as they’re…
7-Eleven Japan’s ramen-cooking robot whipped us up a bowl of noodles【Taste test】
7-Eleven is trying to innovate beyond cup noodles, but does this new technology deliver the flavor ramen fans need? Recently, we found ourselves in the mood for ramen as we…
Japan’s otoshidama tradition of giving kids money at New Year’s gets a social welfare upgrade
A simple envelope leads to funding children’s aid, and providing steady work for people with disabilities. New Year’s is a major event in Japan, much like Christmas is in the…