Sam Adekugbe and Charlie Trafford are joining the ownership group of Calgary Wild FC, a team in the Northern Super League. Trafford emphasizes the importance of creating opportunities and empowering women through soccer, highlighting the sport’s ability to teach valuable life skills. Adekugbe, who plays for Vancouver Whitecaps, sees this as a chance to give back to the community that shaped him.

Both athletes have played for Canada, with Adekugbe's recent World Cup experience in Qatar. The ownership group includes notable figures like Winnipeg Jets’ Josh Morrissey, aiming to foster community engagement and inspire young female leaders in sports. With the league's inaugural season starting on April 16 against Vancouver Rise, the Wild FC looks poised to have a significant impact.

The Los Angeles Kings have made significant roster moves as they approach the start of the season. At the waiver deadline, they placed forwards Samuel Fagemo and Jack Studnicka, along with goaltender Pheonix Copley, on waivers for assignment to the Ontario Reign in the AHL.

Additionally, forward Andre Lee has been loaned to Ontario, while defenseman Drew Doughty and forward Arthur Kaliyev will begin the season on injured reserve. These changes reflect the Kings' strategy to bolster their AHL affiliate while managing their NHL roster effectively.