Giving Back

Scott Hartnell Co-Authors A Children’s Book

By: Catherine Faas

Scott Hartnell of the Philadelphia Flyers recently released ‘Hartnelldown,’ a children’s book he co-authored with his sister Kyla.

December 19, 2013

Glencross Giving Families A Helping Hand

By: Chris Lomon

Through their charitable involvement, Curtis Glencross & his wife Tanya are assisting families in Alberta in a number of ways

December 16, 2013

Tatar & Teammates Spread Holiday Cheer

By: Chris Lomon

A recent trip to a local Detroit children’s hospital had Tomas Tatar and the Red Wings bringing smiles to some of their young fans’ faces

December 2, 2013

A4A Not Just A Pet Project For Backes

By: Chris Lomon

David & Kelly Backes are taking their passion for animals to another level with the creation of Athletes For Animals

November 13, 2013

Lest We Forget

By: Chris Lomon

As we mark Remembrance/Veterans Day, NHLPA members show their respect & gratitude to the men & women who serve our nations

November 11, 2013

It’s Movember!

By: Catherine Faas

It’s that time of year again, when moustaches are grown, awareness is spread, and money is raised to benefit men’s health initiatives. It’s Movember.

November 6, 2013

Brent Burns Shaves His Infamous Hair & Beard For A Good Cause

By: Catherine Faas

The San Jose Sharks defenseman shaved off his “mountain man” look this week for charity.

November 4, 2013

Clarky’s Kids Are Smiling

By: Ryan Parker

NHLPA Goals & Dreams joins David Clarkson & Clarky’s Kids in donation to benefit children affected by cancer in Kitchener/Waterloo region

October 18, 2013

HOCKEY FIGHTS CANCER™ CELEBRATES 15th ANNIVERSARY WITH AWARENESS MONTH IN OCTOBER

By: NHLPA Staff

Donations by NHL and NHLPA’s Joint Initiative Poised to Reach $13 Million by Oct. 31; St. Louis Blues Host Chicago Blackhawks And Season’s First Hockey Fights Cancer Awareness Night Oct. 9; NBCSN’s Wednesday Night Rivalry (8 p.m. ET) To Spotlight Initiative in Game Broadcast; Online Charity Auction to Feature Game-Used Player Sticks; EA SPORTS to Feature Hockey Fights Cancer in NHL 14

October 10, 2013

NHLPA Members travel to HIGH RIVER TO donate EQUIPMENT

By: NHLPA Staff

In conjunction with RBC Play Hockey and the NHLPA Goals & Dreams Fund, NHLPA members Matt Stajan, T.J.

September 16, 2013

NHLPA Members Take Part In Kraft Hockeyville 2013

By: Catherine Faas

Alex Ovechkin and Evander Kane are among the Players that took part in Kraft Hockeyville 2013 in Stirling-Rawdon and Belleville, ON.

September 16, 2013

Kraft Hockeyville 2013 Kicks Off In Stirling-Rawdon, ON

By: Catherine Faas

After a nation-wide search, Stirling-Rawdon, ON was named Kraft Hockeyville 2012 – Canada’s most passionate hockey town. September 14th, the community will receive its NHL pre-season game as the Washington Capitals faceoff against the Winnipeg Jets.

September 13, 2013

Young hockey players in High River to receive equipment from NHLPA Goals & Dreams and RBC Play Hockey

By: NHLPA Staff

$50,000 raised through the RBC Play Hockey Charity Challenge that featured 39 NHLPA members will provide equipment for all 304 members of the Foothills Minor Hockey Association

September 3, 2013

NHL Players Help Raise Record Amount For Local Alberta Charity

By: Catherine Faas

Eight players took part in Canadian M.P. Blake Richards’ annual Rocky Mountain Hockey Challenge to help raise money for RCMP Victim’s Services Units in Alberta.

August 21, 2013

Giving Back In A Significant Way

By: Chris Lomon

Simon Gagne & Patrice Bergeron tee-it-up in support of charities in and around Quebec City

August 16, 2013

Better To Give Than Receive

By: Chris Lomon

Matt Duchene works hard to be a star on the ice, but his dedication to community and charity are traits that he also values highly

August 12, 2013

2013 All-Canadians (Day 5 Game Recap)

By: Catherine Faas

The final day of the 2013 Allstate All-Canadians National Mentorship Camp culminated with the event these kids have been training for all week - the Mentorship Cup game.

August 11, 2013

Senior Retired Players Fund Increased

By: NHLPA Staff

As part of the hockey dream, all NHL players watched, idolized and hoped to one day follow in the footsteps of those who came before them.

July 31, 2013

A Charitable Day at ‘The Abbey’

By: Ryan Parker

The 21st annual NHLPA Golf Classic a huge success with over $100,000 donated to players’ charities

July 30, 2013

Smashfest Charity Ping-Pong Challenge Raises Over $100K

By: Catherine Faas

Event host Dominic Moore, along with other NHLPA members and hockey fans put their ping-pong skills to the test on Thursday night to raise funds for concussion and cancer research.

July 26, 2013