Media Releases

Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania Wins Title of Kraft Hockeyville™ USA

By: NHLPA Staff

Community Wins $150,000 in Arena Upgrades and Opportunity to Host an NHLvPittsburgh Penguins and St. Louis Blues Pre-Season Game Broadcast on NBCSN

April 29, 2017

UPPER DECK ANNOUNCES FIRST SERIES OF NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE PLAYERS’ ASSOCIATION LIMITED-EDITION COINS

By: NHLPA Staff

The New Line of Numismatic Coins, Including Silver and Gold, Features 20 Current and Former Professional Hockey Players, Comes in Four High-Quality Finishes

April 4, 2017

NHL SIGNS MULTI-YEAR DEAL WITH BLOOMAGE INTERNATIONAL TO PLAY FIRST-EVER PRESEASON GAMES IN CHINA

By: NHLPA Staff

Los Angeles Kings and Vancouver Canucks to face-off on Sept. 21 and Sept. 23 in Shanghai and Beijing.

March 29, 2017

2017 SAP NHL GLOBAL SERIES TO FEATURE 2 REGULAR-SEASON GAMES IN STOCKHOLM

By: NHLPA Staff

Colorado Avalanche and Ottawa Senators to face off in pair of matchups on Nov. 10 and Nov. 11 in Sweden’s capital.

March 24, 2017

Martin Havlat retires after 14 NHL seasons

By: NHLPA Staff

Martin Havlat has announced his retirement today from the NHL, following 14 seasons. The two-time NHL All-Star played in 790 regular season games.

February 8, 2017

HOCKEY IS FOR EVERYONE MONTH BEGINS TODAY

By: NHLPA Staff

Campaign will celebrate diversity, inclusion initiatives every day this month.

February 1, 2017

Bruins legend Milt Schmidt passes away

By: Canadian Press

Milt Schmidt, the hockey hall of famer who led Boston to two Stanley Cup championships as the centre of the "Kraut Line," served Canada in World War II and returned to the NHL to win its MVP award and two more titles as the Bruins general manager, died on Wednesday, the team said.

January 5, 2017

David Legwand retires after 16 NHL seasons

By: NHLPA Staff

David Legwand announced his retirement today from the NHL following 16 NHL seasons. The forward was selected second overall by the Nashville Predators, making him the first draft pick in franchise history.

December 22, 2016

NHLPA raises over $250,000 for SickKids through Jersey Auction

By: NHLPA Staff

Over 200 game-worn jerseys were recently auctioned by the NHLPA, which raised more than $250,000 in support of children’s health at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids).

December 20, 2016

Travis Moen announces his retirement

By: NHLPA Staff

Travis Moen announced his retirement today from the NHL following 12 seasons. The forward scored three game-winning-goals in the 2007 playoffs, including the series-clincher for the Ducks in the run to their first Stanley Cup.

November 29, 2016

2017 NHL ALL-STAR FAN VOTE AND 3-ON-3 TOURNAMENT RETURN FOR 2017 HONDA NHL ALL-STAR GAME

By: NHLPA Staff

Fans Will Again Select Four Captains in 2017 NHL All-Star Fan Vote

November 21, 2016

Former Avalanche Player Marek Svatos Passes Away

By: Canadian Press

Former Colorado Avalanche player Marek Svatos died at his home in Colorado on Friday night.

November 8, 2016

ANNUAL HOCKEY FIGHTS CANCER CAMPAIGN NOW UNDERWAY

By: NHLPA Staff

Hockey Fights Cancer™, a joint initiative founded by the NHL and NHLPA, begins with programming and Club participation October 24 and runs until November 18.

October 24, 2016

NHLPA, NHL LAUNCH CORE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

By: NHLPA Staff

The NHL and NHLPA today announced the launch of the NHL/NHLPA Core Development Program. Core Development Program (CDP) aims to help NHL Players become better professionals both on and off of the ice.

October 20, 2016

BRADEN HOLTBY’S WORLD CUP OF HOCKEY 2016 GOALIE MASK RAISES OVER $27,000

By: NHLPA Staff

Proceeds from NHLPA-supported auction will go to the Gord Downie Fund for Brain Cancer Research & the Gord Downie Secret Path Fund for Truth and Reconciliation.

October 18, 2016

NHL UPDATES CONCUSSION PROTOCOL

By: National Hockey League

NHL implements centralized concussion 'spotter' staff to help detect visible signs of concussion and mandate removal from play.

October 11, 2016

Ruslan Fedotenko retires after 12 NHL seasons

By: NHLPA Staff

Ruslan Fedotenko has announced his retirement from the National Hockey League, following 12 NHL seasons and a professional hockey playing career that spanned two decades.

October 11, 2016

WORLD CUP OF HOCKEY VIEWING PARTY MOVES TO MAPLE LEAF SQUARE

By: NHLPA Staff

Viewing parties for the World Cup of Hockey best-of-three Final between Team Canada and Team Europe begin Sept. 27 at Maple Leaf Square.

September 27, 2016

WORLD CUP OF HOCKEY TROPHY UNVEILED

By: NHLPA Staff

The World Cup of Hockey Trophy, designed by Frank Gehry, was revealed by Paul Henderson at the Pepsi Premiere Party at the Scotiabank World Cup of Hockey Fan Village.

September 17, 2016

SAM ROBERTS BAND & DAYA JOIN PEPSI WORLD CUP OF HOCKEY PREMIERE PARTY

By: Media Release

Canadian rockers Sam Roberts Band and singer/songwriter Daya have joined the musical lineup for the Pepsi World Cup of Hockey Premiere Party at the Scotiabank World Cup of Hockey Fan Village in downtown Toronto’s historic Distillery District on Sept. 16.

September 12, 2016