NHLPA Media Release
2023-24 NHLPA Player Poll results unveiled
639 NHLPA members participated in ninth edition of the poll.
NHLPA, United Heroes League announce winners of 2023-24 All-Star Hero campaign
In recognition of their heroic service, four military members were selected as special guests of the NHLPA for the 2024 NHL® All-Star Weekend
Mental Health Commission of Canada and NHLPA Launch New Leadership and Education Program
FIRST LINE is an education and leadership program developed to strengthen NHLPA members’ mental health knowledge and skills.
NHLPA Goals & Dreams donates 40 sets of hockey equipment to Fritidsbanken Sweden
William Nylander, of Stockholm, leads initiative to donate $30,000 in hockey equipment.
Zack Kassian retires after 12 NHL seasons
The forward played in 661 NHL regular-season games.
NHLPA Statement on Symbolic Tape Policy
The NHLPA has issued the following statement on the league policy being revised for players to use symbolic tape in support of social causes.
Derek Stepan announces retirement after 13 NHL seasons
Centre played in 890 regular-season games and 120 playoff games.
NHLPA Goals & Dreams donates 50 sets of equipment to Ice Hockey Australia
Equipment valued at $30,000 AUD will be distributed to the Kaurna Boomerangs, Ice Hockey Victoria and other youth hockey programs.
NHLPA Goals & Dreams, Cale Makar donate equipment to youth hockey program
Children in Colorado Avalanche youth hockey program will have the opportunity to continue playing hockey with the Pueblo Bulls.
NHLPA Assists in Action contributes $103,817 To Kids Help Phone
A total of 14,831 assists were recorded by NHL players during the regular season and playoffs, with the NHLPA donating $7 per assist to KHP.
22 players elect salary arbitration
The National Hockey League Players’ Association announced that 22 players have elected salary arbitration.
Connor McDavid voted 2022-23 Ted Lindsay Award recipient by NHLPA members
As a four-time recipient, McDavid becomes only the third player to achieve the feat.
NHLPA launches NHLPA UNLMT – a bespoke initiative designed to maximize NHL players’ experience
Personalized support and opportunities will help players unlock their interests and achieve their goals on and off the ice.
NHLPA names Ron Hainsey Assistant Executive Director
Hainsey joined the NHLPA’s staff in April 2021.
2022-23 Ted Lindsay Award finalists: Karlsson, McDavid and Pastrnak
Erik Karlsson, Connor McDavid and David Pastrnak have received the most votes from their peers as the most outstanding player.
2022-23 NHLPA Player Poll results unveiled
626 NHL players took part in eighth edition of the survey.
NHLPA Executive Board appoints Martin J. Walsh as Executive Director
29th U.S. Secretary of Labor joins the NHLPA after long career as labour leader.
United Heroes League, NHLPA announce winners of 2022-23 All-Star Hero campaign
The four winners were selected as special guests of the NHLPA for the 2023 Honda NHL® All-Star Weekend.
Predators’ McCarron Enters NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program
McCarron will be unavailable to his Club for an indefinite period while he receives care from the player assistance program.
NHLPA Assists in Action enters second season
The initiative will include a Kids Help Phone counsellor and a member from their texting team being acknowledged along with monthly assist leaders.