Media Releases

EA Sports NHL 15 Ushers In A New Generation Of Hockey Videogames This September

By: NHLPA Staff

Electronic Arts Inc. today announced that EA SPORTS NHL® 15 will kick off a new generation of hockey videogames, skating into retailers on September 9, 2014 in North America and September 12, 2014 in Europe.

June 9, 2014

Carcillo Requests Review

By: NHLPA Staff

The New York Rangers forward has requested that NHL Commissioner, Gary Bettman review the 10-game suspension imposed following his penalty for physical abuse of an official

May 24, 2014

STATEMENT FROM ZENON KONOPKA

By: Statement - Zenon Konopka

Buffalo Sabres forward Zenon Konopka released a statement following his suspension for violation of the NHL/NHLPA Performance Enhancing Substances Program.

May 15, 2014

EA SPORTS NHL 15 STARTS A NEW GENERATION OF HOCKEY VIDEOGAMES THIS FALL

By: NHLPA Staff

Fans Decide the Face of NHL 15 with the Cover Vote Starting Today on NHL.com

May 5, 2014

TOM POTI ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT AFTER 14 NHL SEASONS

By: NHLPA Staff

Poti, an All-Star defenceman and Olympic silver medalist, played in 824 career NHL games with the Oilers, Rangers, Islanders and Capitals

May 1, 2014

PGA TOUR CANADA ANNOUNCES STAAL FAMILY FOUNDATION AS TITLE SPONSOR FOR THUNDER BAY EVENT

By: PGA Tour Canada

Inaugural Staal Foundation Open Presented by TBayTel To Be Played At Whitewater Golf Club, July 14-20, 2014

March 24, 2014

NHLPA STATEMENTS RE: IOC RULING

By: NHLPA Staff

The National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) released the following statements from Executive Director Don Fehr and Team Sweden forward Nicklas Backstrom regarding today’s decision by the IOC

March 14, 2014

NHLPA Agrees to Multi-Year Exclusive Trading Card License with The Upper Deck Company

By: NHLPA Staff

The National Hockey League (NHL) and the National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) announced today that each have agreed to terms with The Upper Deck Company on multi-year agreements to be the exclusive licensed manufacturer of NHL Trading Cards, beginning with the 2014-15 season.

February 27, 2014

NHLPA and Verizon Launch New Video Series

By: NHLPA Staff

NHL Players the focus of this new behind the scenes/lifestyle video series

February 25, 2014

Vinny Prospal Officially Retires After 16 NHL Seasons

By: NHLPA Staff

The Czech Republic native leaves the game after 16 seasons where he totaled 765 points in 1,108 games played

January 28, 2014

Jamie Langenbrunner Retires After 16 NHL Seasons

By: NHLPA Staff

Two-time Stanley Cup champion played in 1,109 games with the Dallas Stars, New Jersey Devils and St. Louis Blues

January 15, 2014

Wade Redden Retires From NHL After 14 Seasons

By: NHLPA Staff

Veteran of 1,023 games played with the Ottawa Senators, New York Rangers, St. Louis Blues & Boston Bruins, as well as making his mark internationally with Canada

January 9, 2014

KRAFT HOCKEYVILLE NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN!

By: NHLPA Staff

Canadian communities can vie for the coveted title of Kraft Hockeyville from January 1st to February 9th.

January 1, 2014

PAVEL KUBINA RETIRES FROM NHL AFTER 13 SEASONS

By: NHLPA Staff

Stanley Cup Champion with Tampa Bay in 2004 played in 970 games, between four different teams, over a 13-year career

December 20, 2013

JAMAL MAYERS RETIRES AFTER 14 NHL SEASONS

By: NHLPA Media Release

Stanley Cup champion played in 915 career games with the St. Louis Blues, Toronto Maple Leafs, Calgary Flames, San Jose Sharks and Chicago Blackhawks

December 13, 2013

COORS LIGHT SIGNS ON AS PRESENTING SPONSOR OF "NHL REVEALED" SERIES

By: NHLPA Staff

The seven-part, behind-the-scenes series on NBCSN and CBC will follow more than two dozen top players before, during & after their participation in 2014 NHL signature events.

December 6, 2013

Kraft Hockeyville is back to help keep community rinks alive

By: NHLPA Staff

Victoria Skating Rink in downtown Montreal represents a historic site, recognized in 2002 as the birthplace of organized hockey*, yet the former arena has been replaced by a parking lot for decades – until today.

November 27, 2013

ADRIAN AUCOIN ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT AFTER 17 NHL SEASONS

By: NHLPA Media Release

Veteran defenceman of 1,108 games scored in his first career regular season game, playoff game & All-Star Game – each time on his first shot

November 19, 2013

CANADA’S MOST INFLUENTIAL SPORT, WELLNESS AND HEALTH ORGANIZATIONS OFFER UNPRECEDENTED HELP TO GET KIDS ‘ACTIVE AT SCHOOL’

By: Media Release

The NHLPA Joins Forces With More than 60 of Canada’s Leading Companies and Organizations To Help Get Kids Active At School

November 18, 2013

“NHL REVEALED: A SEASON LIKE NO OTHER” TO OFFER THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE BEHIND-THE-SCENES LOOK EVER AT THE LEAGUE’S TOP STARS

By: NHL media release

Seven-Part Series on NBCSN and CBC Will Follow More Than Two Dozen Top Players Before, During & After Their Participation in the 2014 Coors Light NHL Stadium Series™ Games, XXII Olympic Winter Games from Sochi, Russia, and Tim Hortons NHL Heritage Classic™

November 18, 2013