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Here's a look at some of the top incoming rookies set to play U SPORTS women's hockey during the 2026-27 season. There will be plenty of talent heading to U SPORTS this season as the depth of women's hockey continues to grow, and the level of play in Canada's top university loop evolves as well. This year, there is more talent than ever shifting back from the NCAA to U SPORTS as transfers. But it doesn't stop there are a number of exciting first year university players will be entering Canada's top loop. Here's a look at some of the names to watch as U SPORTS rookies. The University of British Columbia is sending talent to the pro ranks, and saw a very talented class graduate, but they're also welcoming in a deep and skilled recruiting class, perhaps the best group of first-year players in the nation. The Thunderbirds are bringing in Cassie Carvalho and Payton Henwood who both played for Team Manitoba at the U-18 National Championships.  Both were better than point-per-game players in their respective leagues. They also have Team Saskatchewan forward Maggie Rauckman joining from the Battleford Sharks.

With rookies set to report for training camp today, we dive into what the rookie and UDFA class can prove for the Washington Commanders

Forward ends it at 3:47 after scoring with 2:00 left in third; Winnipeg drops fourth in row DALLAS -- Roope Hintz scored at 3:47 of overtime after tying it late in the third period, and the Dallas Stars rallied for a 3-2 win against the Winnipeg Jets at American Airlines Center on Thursday.

The Flames have won back-to-back for the first time since February, and the common thread has been Devin Cooley. Eric Francis has the story on the "unconscious" goalie's latest masterpiece.