Media Releases
Mike Grier Announces Retirement from NHL
Veteran winger calls it a career after 14 seasons with Edmonton, Washington, San Jose & Buffalo.
Visa Extends Sponsorship of the NHL/NHLPA
Renewed sponsorship reinforces Visa's commitment to one of Canada's favourite pastimes.
Hockey Fights Cancer Another Success This Year
NHLPA & NHL team up to raise and donate over $850,000 in October bringing the HFC 14-year total to $12.8M.
Kraft Hockeyville 2012 Kicks Off
Minor hockey to benefit from new early bird prize, expanded format and interactive social tools added
Goals & Dreams Cup Held With Kidsport, BC
Vancouver Canucks players Burrows, Hamhuis and Raymond served as honourary coaches at the NHLPA Goals and Dreams Cup.
Canucks for Kids Partners With BC Children's Hospital
The Canucks for Kids Fund (CFKF) is honouring the memory of long-time Canucks forward Rick Rypien with a gift of $50,000.
Puck Drops on Hockey Fights Cancer Month
NHLPA & NHL partner with national cancer organizations for Hockey Fights Cancer awareness month in October.
Taking it Outside in Philly
Flyers set to host Rangers in the 2012 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic.
HBO/NHL Partner for 24/7 Flyers/Rangers: Road to Winter Classic
HBO and the NHL team up for a four-episode all-access series leading up to the Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic between the Philadelphia Flyers and the New York Rangers.
Flyers to Host Rangers in 2012 NHL Winter Classic Jan. 2
For the second consecutive year, the NHL will partner with HBO Sports and its groundbreaking reality franchise.
Don Zavelo Appointed As The NHLPA's General Counsel
Don Zavelo will begin his new role with the NHLPA in mid-October, at the Association's offices in Toronto.
NHLPA Statement on Lokomotiv Yaroslavl Plane Crash
Executive Director Don Fehr issued the following statement today regarding the tragic plane crash in Russia.
Statement from Gary Bettman & Don Fehr
Everyone at the National Hockey League and the National Hockey League Players’ Association is profoundly saddened by the loss, within a matter of a few weeks, of three young men, each of whom was in the prime of his life.
NHLPA Statement on the Passing of Wade Belak
Executive Director Don Fehr issued the following statement on the passing of Wade Belak.
2011 Salary Arbitration Dates Set
NHLPA.com provides the full list of this summer's arbitration cases and the dates that they are scheduled to take place.
The 2011 NHLPA Rookie Showcase Set to Kick Off
Twenty-seven of the top NHL rookie prospects will gather outside of Toronto at the MasterCard Centre on Tuesday, August 30th for the 2011 NHLPA Rookie Showcase.
Chris Drury Retires After 12 NHL Seasons
Chris Drury announced his retirement today from the National Hockey League (NHL) following a 12-year career.
NHLPA Statement on the Passing of Rick Rypien
Executive Director Don Fehr issued the following statement on the passing of Rick Rypien.
Right to Play and Goals & Dreams Team Up
Right To Play announced a donation of 50 brand new sets of hockey equipment today, courtesy of the NHLPA.
Update on Mike Comrie's Rehabilitation from Hip Injury
Mike Comrie, veteran NHL forward of 10 seasons, will not be continuing his NHL career until his injured hip is fully rehabilitated following his '10/11 season surgery.