Media Releases

Devan Dubnyk announces retirement after 12 NHL seasons

By: NHLPA Media Release

Dubnyk was a Masterton Trophy winner and Vezina Trophy finalist for 2014-15 season.

October 29, 2022

Red Wings' Vrana placed in NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program

By: NHL/NHLPA Media Release

Vrana will be away from the team while taking part in the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program.

October 19, 2022

NHLPA Goals & Dreams fund donates to youth programs in Switzerland, Germany, Czechia and Ukraine

By: Media Release

Four G&D equipment donations valued at approximately $65,000.

October 5, 2022

2022 NHL Global Series Fan Day set for Oct. 6; fans can attend team practices

By: NHL/NHLPA Media Release

Tickets to practices will be available to the public beginning September 8.

September 7, 2022

2022 NHLPA Rookie Showcase returns Sept. 6 to Washington, DC

By: NHLPA Media Release

Juraj Slafkovsky and Owen Power are scheduled to attend, representing the 2022 and 2021 first-overall picks of the NHL Draft.

August 23, 2022

NHL, NHLPA announce COVID-19 protocol for 2022-23 season

By: NHL/NHLPA Media Release

Protocol effective as of Aug. 16, 2022.

August 16, 2022

NHLPA selects firm to assist with Executive Director search

By: Media Release

The NHLPA has retained the executive search firm of Russell Reynolds Associates in the search for a new Executive Director.

August 8, 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

2022 Salary Arbitration hearing dates

By: Media Release

The hearing dates have been set for the players who are scheduled to have Salary Arbitration cases held this year.

July 21, 2022

24 Players Elect Salary Arbitration

By: Media Release

The National Hockey League Players’ Association announced that 24 players have elected Salary Arbitration.

July 17, 2022

BioSteel named official hydration partner of the NHL and NHLPA

By: NHL/NHLPA Media Release

Historic partnership brings brand that was born in an NHL locker room and co-founded by veteran player, back to its roots.

July 7, 2022

NHLPA Assists in Action contributes $102,956 to Kids Help Phone

By: NHLPA Media Release

A total of 14,708 assists were recorded by NHL players during the regular season and playoffs.

July 5, 2022

NHLPA Goals & Dreams to reach $675,000 in hockey equipment donated since 2020

By: NHLPA Media Release

Total includes $250,000 in 2021-22 equipment donations from the NHL Players’ G&D program.

June 29, 2022

Smashfest® is back as Dominic Moore’s charity event returns for its 10th year

By: NHLPA Media Release

The NHLPA-supported charity event, which returns to Toronto after a two-year hiatus due to the global pandemic, will take place July 20th.

June 27, 2022

NHL, NHLPA and NHL Alumni Association announce NFT partnership with Sweet

By: NHL/NHLPA Media Release

The Sweet-powered official NHL marketplace will offer officially-licensed collectibles including current and historical video moments and gamification features.

June 23, 2022

Kraft Hockeyville 2020 and 2021 to feature Canadiens and Senators

By: NHL/NHLPA Media Release

Kraft Heinz Canada, in partnership with the NHL and NHLPA, have announced it will host two NHL preseason games between the Montreal Canadiens and Ottawa Senators.

June 20, 2022

NHL, NHLPA announce team payroll range for 2022-23

By: NHL/NHLPA Media Release

The NHLPA and NHL have announced the Team Payroll Range for the 2022-23 League Year.

June 16, 2022

PepsiCo, NHL and NHLPA announce multiyear North American partnership extension

By: Media Release

PepsiCo maintains exclusive NHL and NHLPA North American rights in the carbonated soft drinks, water, energy drinks and savory snack categories.

June 15, 2022

2021-22 Playoff Player Fund

By: NHLPA Staff

A breakdown of the 2021-22 Player Fund.

June 2, 2022

NHL, NHLPA and 32 Clubs celebrate Pride Month

By: NHL/NHLPA Media Release

Pride Month is part of the NHL and NHLPA’s joint Hockey Is For Everyone year-round initiative.

June 1, 2022