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Commissioner Gary Bettman hopes the restart of play can serve as one small step toward a return to normalcy during the coronavirus pandemic.

In an announcement made in Seattle earlier today (July 23) from the site of their future home -- Climate Pledge Arena (formerly Key Arena) -- the National Hockey League's 32nd and newest franchise officially revealed the team name and logo/colors.

The coronavirus pandemic makes crowds impossible and with the MLB, NHL and NBA on the verge of returning to play, sports are suddenly going to sound completely different.

The NHL and NHL Players’ Association have agreed on protocols to resume the season but are still negotiating an extension of the collective bargaining agreement.

Originally named the Seattle Center Coliseum when it was built for the 1962 World's Fair, many generations have since seen it in one of its many incarnations following a number of facelifts over the years. Some have only known the building by its corporate name, Key Arena, when Key Bank bought …

Seven current or former black NHL players have formed the Hockey Diversity Alliance to fight racism and intolerance in the sport.

The NHL is giving the green light for the teams to reopen facilities and players can take part in voluntary workouts in starting Monday.

The NHL is go straight into the playoffs with 24 teams if it is able to resume play. Commissioner Gary Bettman says the decision is not a guarantee that games are coming back.

The NHL is hoping to move to Phase 2 of its return-to-play protocol early next month. That includes opening practice facilities and allowing small group workouts.

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey has said on Tuesday that professional sports, including MLB, NBA, NHL and NFL can resume without fans on Saturday.