olympics
G&D15: A Paralympic Impact
Ben Delaney is a direct example of how the Players’ Goals & Dreams program has impacted people in all areas of the game of hockey
A Sochi Silver Lining
After a six-month wait, Nicklas Backstrom finally received his silver medal from the Sochi Olympics on Thursday.
NHLPA STATEMENTS RE: IOC RULING
The National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) released the following statements from Executive Director Don Fehr and Team Sweden forward Nicklas Backstrom regarding today’s decision by the IOC
Vlasic Has Gold, Sets Sights on Silver
After proudly representing Canada at the Olympics, Marc-Edouard Vlasic is now focused on Stanley Cup success in San Jose
ADOPTING THE STRAY DOGS OF SOCHI
In true Olympic spirit, a number of player and their families have come together to help take care of Russian stray dogs.
OLYMPIC SKILL RUNS DEEP IN THE KESSEL FAMILY
Phil and Amanda Kessel make Winter Olympics history by competing as brother and sister in the same Olympic Games.
Players Thoughts On Competing At The Olympics
Sidney Crosby, Ryan Getzlaf, Henrik Lundqvist, Ryan Kesler, and David Backes describe how it felt to represent their countries in past Olympic Games and how they're feeling heading into Sochi.
NHL Players Share Their Favourite Olympic Hockey Jerseys
Matt Duchene, Ryan Kesler, Shea Weber, Ryan Getzlaf, Jimmy Howard, David Backes, and Patrick Sharp share their favourite Olympic jersey designs from past Olympic Games.
SELANNE AN OLYMPIC IRONMAN
43-year-old Selanne is once again donning the colours of Finland at the Winter Olympic Games in Sochi.
Brotherly Love
When it comes to Olympic brother acts, Jonathan Ericsson and his brother, Jimmie, are ready to give Team Sweden a solid one-two punch.
Slovenian Superstar!
He is a national hero in his native Slovenia, an athlete who is loved by young and old. The feeling is more than mutual for Anze Kopitar.
Friends Facing Off
What could cause two former NHL teammates to each jokingly tell the other, ‘keep your head up’?
JAGR AN AGELESS WONDER
With the 2014 Sochi Olympic hockey tournament in full-swing, Jaromir Jagr is showing that he is still one of the top players in the world.
Tatar Is Motivated In Sochi
When Tomas Tatar slips on his Team Slovakia jersey at the Winter Olympics, he has no shortage of inspiration, especially from a late countryman.
The Latvian Locomotive
A beloved figure in his home of Latvia, a country that never sleeps when Zemgus Girgensons is playing the game.
Martin Finally Fulfilling His Olympic Dream
Injuries have kept Paul Martin from wearing the USA sweater in the past, but the rearguard is ready to go for the Sochi Games.
Olympic Memories with Lundqvist, Kesler & Backes
Before becoming Olympians themselves, Henrik Lundqvist, Ryan Kesler, and David Backes took in the games as fans.
The Players' Olympic Picks
The players suiting-up in Sochi tell us what other Olympic events they’ll be following in Russia.
Olympic Roster Announcements
NHLPA.com has the rosters for the upcoming Olympic Games.
“NHL REVEALED: A SEASON LIKE NO OTHER” TO OFFER THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE BEHIND-THE-SCENES LOOK EVER AT THE LEAGUE’S TOP STARS
Seven-Part Series on NBCSN and CBC Will Follow More Than Two Dozen Top Players Before, During & After Their Participation in the 2014 Coors Light NHL Stadium Series™ Games, XXII Olympic Winter Games from Sochi, Russia, and Tim Hortons NHL Heritage Classic™