Media Releases

CANADA NAMES NORTH SAANICH KRAFT HOCKEYVILLE 2015

By: NHLPA Staff

Millions of votes and countless rallying cries culminated in North Saanich, B.C. being named Kraft Hockeyville 2015 in Canada.

April 5, 2015

KRAFT HOCKEYVILLE NAMES TOP 10 COMMUNITY FINALISTS

By: NHLPA Staff

Let the voting begin! Future of hockey being rebuilt with $400,000 for arena upgrades.

March 16, 2015

SPORTSNET, TVA & ESPN AWARDED EXCLUSIVE 2016 WORLD CUP OF HOCKEY MEDIA RIGHTS

By: NHLPA Staff

Sportsnet, TVA, and ESPN have been awarded the exclusive media rights to the 2016 World Cup of Hockey.

March 4, 2015

RADEK DVORAK RETIRES FROM NHL AFTER 18 SEASONS

By: NHLPA Staff

Forward played in 1,260 career games and reached the Stanley Cup Final twice

January 27, 2015

WORLD CUP OF HOCKEY RETURNING IN 2016

By: NHLPA Staff

Eight-team international competition featuring the best hockey players in the world set for September 2016 in Toronto.

January 24, 2015

NHL AND NHLPA PARTNER WITH GOPRO

By: NHLPA Staff

HD video content captured with GoPro cameras will be used in NHL game broadcasts and on NHLPA, NHL and GoPro online channels.

January 23, 2015

Backstrom, WADA, IOC & IIHF: Appeal Proceedings before CAS Conclude Today

By: NHLPA Staff

The following is a Joint Statement issued by Nicklas Backstrom, WADA, IOC and the IIHF

January 15, 2015

NICK FOLIGNO, JONATHAN TOEWS NAMED CAPTAINS FOR 2015 NHL ALL-STAR WEEKEND

By: NHL media release

Drew Doughty, Patrick Kane, Ryan Getzlaf and Rick Nash to serve as Assistant Captains

January 14, 2015

NHLPA Goals & Dreams in Kansas City

By: KCIce

Much needed hockey equipment has been distributed to programs that help deserving children get involved with hockey, as well as families or individuals facing unique economic or social challenges.

January 14, 2015

Kraft Hockeyville is back, helping communities rebuild the future of hockey

By: NHLPA Staff

Annual program returns to improve Canadian arenas with $400,000 in prizing.

January 11, 2015

Kraft Hockeyville USA: The Puck Drops Today

By: NHLPA Staff

KRAFT, NHL®, NHLPA, NBC SPORTS GROUP AND USA HOCKEY SEARCH FOR AMERICA’S MOST PASSIONATE HOCKEY COMMUNITIES TO FIND KRAFT HOCKEYVILLE USA; One U.S. Community Will Win Opportunity to Host NHL® Pre-Season Game Televised on NBCSN, $150,000 in Arena Upgrades and Coveted Title as First-Ever “Kraft HockeyvilleTM USA”

January 1, 2015

L’ORÉAL PRESENTS MORE-THAN-YOU-EVER-NEEDED-TO-KNOW ABOUT YOUR FAVOURITE NHL PLAYERS

By: NHLPA Staff

Fascinating #22RandomFacts videos created for MenExpert.ca starring Joffrey Lupul, Alexandre Burrows, and Brendan Gallagher.

December 23, 2014

Medford Area Youth Hockey Association and NHLPA Goals & Dreams Team Up

By: NHLPA Staff

NHL Players’ program donates 25 sets of equipment to local children.

December 11, 2014

GEORGE PARROS RETIRES FROM NHL AFTER NINE SEASONS

By: NHLPA Staff

George Parros announced his retirement today from the National Hockey League (NHL) after playing nine NHL seasons.

December 5, 2014

Hockey Great Jean Beliveau Passes Away

By: NHLPA.com with files from Montreal Canadiens Media Release

The Montreal Canadiens announced late Tuesday evening of the passing of Jean Béliveau at the age of 83.

December 3, 2014

NHLPA GOALS & DREAMS AUCTIONS 15 GAME-WORN JERSEYS

By: NHLPA Staff

Proceeds to benefit grassroots hockey organizations participating in G&D 15th anniversary tour.

November 24, 2014

15TH ANNIVERSARY: NHLPA GOALS & DREAMS FUND

By: NHLPA Staff

The Players' Goals & Dreams Fund to donate a projected $750,000 in equipment in celebration of the 15th anniversary of their grassroots hockey program. Celebrations include multi-city tour and game-worn jersey auction to help grassroots hockey.

November 13, 2014

ANNUAL HOCKEY FIGHTS CANCER AWARENESS CAMPAIGN BEGINS OCT. 20

By: NHLPA Staff

The joint initiative between the NHL and the NHLPA returns for its 16th season.

October 20, 2014

NHL TO ADOPT MODIFICATION TO FACE-OFF CIRCLE HASH MARKS FOR 2014-15 SEASON

By: NHLPA Staff

The NHLPA and the NHL announced a modification to the rule that governs Face-off Spots and Circles (Rule 1.9) on Monday, a move that will see the hash marks in the end zone circles move from three feet apart to five feet, seven inches apart.

October 6, 2014

FOR THE LOVE OF HOCKEY: KRAFT TO LAUNCH CAMPAIGN IN SEARCH OF AMERICA’S MOST PASSIONATE HOCKEY TOWN

By: NHLPA Staff

Kraft, NHL, and NHLPA Announce Multi-Year Renewal, Expansion of Partnership into U.S. Kraft Announces Agreements with NBC Sports Group and USA Hockey; Acclaimed “Kraft Hockeyville” Competition Coming to U.S., Prizes Include $150,000 in Arena Upgrades, Chance to Host NHL® Preseason Game in Hometown Arena

September 29, 2014