Ice hockey
NHL Rookie Tournaments: San Jose Rout Highlights Openers
San Jose crushed Los Angeles 8-1 and Colorado beat Anaheim 7-2 as NHL rookie and prospect tournaments opened across North America on 13 September 2026.
Rookie Faceoff
Alexander Karmanov's Fight Headlines Sharks Rout of Kings
The 216cm Sharks prospect dropped the gloves with Liam Lefevre and got the better of it as San Jose beat Los Angeles 8-1 at the Rookie Faceoff.
Ilya Nabokov Debuts for Avalanche at Rookie Faceoff
The 23-year-old Russian goalie stopped shots for Colorado in a 7-2 win over Anaheim, conceding twice while making several sharp saves in San Jose.
Ivar Stenberg Scores Twice on Sharks Debut
The Swedish No. 2 draft pick netted two goals 25 seconds apart as San Jose thrashed Los Angeles 8:1 at the Rookie Faceoff prospects tournament.