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Jon Lane

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  • Copy Editor and Staff Writer, NHL.com
Long Island
As seen in: NHL.com
Covers:  Hockey on and off the ice, including NHL initiatives and Kraft Hockeyville Canada.
Doesn't Cover: Politics

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Jon Lane’s Biography

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Veteran journalist with experience covering a wide variety of sports. I've worked as a copy editor and staff writer for the National Hockey League since Sept. 3, 2013.

Among my interests are pro wrestling, the 1980s, classic/glam rock and reading biographies, philosophy and spirituality.

“We can lift ourselves out of ignorance, we can find ourselves as creatures of excellence and intelligence and skill." — Jonathan Livingston Seagull

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Hockeyville Hub: Elliot Lake | NHL.com

Hockeyville Hub: Elliot Lake | NHL.com

Kraft Hockeyville, now in its 18th year, awards winning communities in Canada a once-in-a-lifetime experience…

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Kraft Hockeyville 'unreal' experience for Elliot Lake community | NHL.com

Kraft Hockeyville 'unreal' experience for Elliot Lake community | NHL.com

Hockeyville 2024 belongs to Elliot Lake, their reward $250,000 for arena upgrades and a 5-2 Penguins victory.…

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Ladd talks 1616 mental health initiative, foundation in NHL.com Q&A | NHL.com

Ladd talks 1616 mental health initiative, foundation in NHL.com Q&A | NHL.com

2-time Stanley Cup winner focused on helping youth hockey players learn how to handle adversity with 'buffalo…

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Hockey continues to be inspiration for U.S. Paralympian after cancer | NHL.com

Hockey continues to be inspiration for U.S. Paralympian after cancer | NHL.com

Grove had leg amputated at age 5, became 5-time medal winner

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Kraft Hockeyville 2023 'an incredible moment' for West Lorne | NHL.com

Kraft Hockeyville 2023 'an incredible moment' for West Lorne | NHL.com

Rural Ontario community feels strong impact from hosting game between Sabres, Maple Leafs

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Panthers, Senators receive warm welcome in Sydney for Hockeyville | NHL.com

Panthers, Senators receive warm welcome in Sydney for Hockeyville | NHL.com

Ottawa forward Batherson says 'they're going to be fired up' for preseason game Sunday

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Avalanche sign Schwartz for forward depth; add Svechkov, L'Heureux

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Behrens, Nabokov among prospects on cusp of NHL July 14, 2026 After the NHL Draft, free agency and other offseason moves, NHL.com is examining where each team stands in preparation for the 2026-27 regular season, which starts in September. Today, the Colorado Avalanche: 2025-26 season: 55-16-11, first in Central Division; lost in Western Conference Final Key arrivals Jaden Schwartz, F: The 34-year-old signed a three-year contract July 2 after five seasons with the Seattle Kraken.
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Ducks sign Greer, Jensen for depth at forward, defenseman

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McQueen, Luneau, Klepov among prospects on cusp of NHL July 10, 2026 After the NHL Draft, free agency and other offseason moves, NHL.com is examining where each team stands in preparation for the 2026-27 regular season, which starts in September.
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NHL shows appreciation for active members during Military Appreciation Month

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Bettman ‘delighted’ to invite dozens currently serving to New York office June 08, 2026 NEW YORK -- NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman stood between a stairway connecting two of the floors at the League's headquarters. More than two dozen local and active members of the United States Armed Forces were mingling in a common area. There were refreshments, bubble hockey and stickhandling and accuracy shooting replicating NHL All-Star Skills. Surveying the scene, Bettman was slightly apologetic.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Times-Beacon Record

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes

How is social media changing news?

Makes it easier to be dishonest.