Giving Back

NHLPA Goals & Dreams helps NHL alumnus Sandy McCarthy bring hockey to Délı̨nę

By: Chris Lomon

Délı̨nę Minor Hockey received 25 brand new sets of hockey equipment this month, courtesy of the NHLPA Goals & Dreams fund.

April 4, 2023

Second year of NHLPA Assists in Action initiative highlights the importance of teamwork

By: Chris Lomon

The funds raised are used for critical resources at Kids Help Phone.

December 22, 2022

NHLPA Goals & Dreams fund donates 45 sets of hockey equipment to youth programs in Finland

By: NHLPA Media Release

Three G&D equipment donations valued at approximately $20,000.

November 5, 2022

Fort Mac Hockey Brothers and NHLPA Goals & Dreams help bring hockey to Alberta youth

By: Chris Lomon

The Fort Mac Hockey Brothers Foundation, with an assist from G&D, is making difference in the lives of children.

October 13, 2022

Bowen Byram and country singer Dean Brody give back through NHLPA Goals & Dreams

By: Chris Lomon

Brody was joined on stage by Byram to announce a $60,000 donation.

July 26, 2022

Dean Brody, Bowen Byram team up with NHLPA Goals & Dreams in Fort Steele, B.C.

By: NHLPA Media Release

The country music star and Stanley Cup champion teamed up to benefit hockey-playing youth in B.C.

July 25, 2022

Luke Kunin offers support to kids living with Type 1 diabetes through own fund

By: Chris Lomon

Kunin launched the Luke Kunin T1D fund last November to provide support to kids living with Type 1 Diabetes.

July 21, 2022

Montour and Henrique tee up to make an impact with 2nd annual charity golf tournament

By: Chris Lomon

The second annual Henrique Montour Golf Classic was a huge success on all fronts.

July 14, 2022

NHL players prepare their paddles for Smashfest X

By: Chris Lomon

Set for July 20 in Toronto, several NHL players will take part in an evening that raises money for rare cancer and concussion research.

July 12, 2022

Dominic Moore gets ready to serve up Smashfest X

By: Chris Lomon

Set for July 20 at Steam Whistle Brewery in Toronto, Smashfest, makes its return to Toronto.

July 7, 2022

Prokop inspiring young people to ‘just be’

By: Chris Lomon

Through his partnership with Kids Help Phone, Luke Prokop is making an impact in the lives of young people across Canada.

June 23, 2022

Adam Henrique and Brandon Montour tee off to help their hometown youth

By: Chris Lomon

From their hometown to the NHL Brandon Montour and Adam Henrique have come a long way since their days in Brantford and Brant County.

August 9, 2021

NHLPA G&D, Grindstone Award Foundation finding a way to help girls play

By: Chris Lomon

In May, NHLPA Goals & Dreams donated 25 sets of equipment to Grindstone, which continues to be a difference-maker in growing youth female hockey.

July 27, 2021

Real life superhero Hodgson recognized for community efforts

By: Chris Lomon

Kevin Hodgson is a Willie O’Ree Community Hero Award finalist, but the executive director of HEROS isn't about the accolades.

June 15, 2021

Zack MacEwen honouring his biggest fan

By: Chris Lomon

The memory of the man who loved hockey and life in equal measure will never be far from Zack MacEwen's mind.

May 27, 2021

Backlund helping keep pets with families through Lily's Legacy

By: Chris Lomon

Mikael Backlund is honouring the memory of his beloved dog, Lily, while helping families and pets stay together in their time of need.

April 1, 2021

Bell, Briggs-Blake keeping grassroots hockey accessible

By: Chris Lomon

This March the NHLPA and NHL are celebrating women from across the hockey community in honour of Gender Equality Month, a Hockey Is For Everyone initiative.

March 18, 2021

Toffoli hat trick turns into assist for Justin Turner Foundation

By: Chris Lomon

Tyler Toffoli couldn't support the Justin Turner Foundation in person, but he was able to help from a distance through the Enterprise NHL Hat Trick challenge.

March 4, 2021

Players growing the game, connecting with fans through G&D and Sonnet Insurance

By: Chris Lomon

They’re connecting virtually but the impact is palpable. Players are helping to grow the game through NHLPA Goals & Dreams alongside Sonnet Insurance (Sonnet).

March 2, 2021

NHLPA Goals & Dreams and Sonnet Insurance Partner to Support Youth Hockey

By: NHLPA/Sonnet media release

Professional hockey stars come together to make hockey more accessible and inclusive through Everyone Deserves A Team initiative.

February 16, 2021