Media Releases
NHL, NHLPA agree to begin holiday break after Tuesday’s games, resume practices on Dec. 26, game schedule on Dec. 27
Remaining games scheduled for December 23 postponed.
NHLPA, NHL agree to continue regular-season schedule; discussion on Olympic participation ongoing with final determination expected in the coming days
Cross-border games through December 23 postponed.
NHLPA, NHL Announce Enhanced COVID-19 Measures
These enhanced measures will remain in place through the Holiday season and the New Year.
NHL and NHLPA ‘Future Goals Virtual Science Fair Presented by SAP’ opens today
Students in Grades 4-8 Encouraged to Submit Sustainability-Themed Hockey Projects.
NHL alumnus Dominic Moore Named 2021 Hockey Fights Cancer Ambassador
American Cancer Society and Canadian Cancer Society Return as Partners.
NHLPA and NHL® agree to long-term trading card license extensions with Upper Deck
Rights Expanded to Include NFT Trading Cards.
NHLPA statement on behalf of Evander Kane
The National Hockey League Players’ Association is releasing the following statement at the request of Evander Kane.
NHLPA, NHL announce transition rules, critical dates for 2021-22 season
Transition rules and critical dates for the 2021-22 NHL season have been released.
2022 Tim Hortons NHL Heritage Classic™ to feature Toronto Maple Leafs against Buffalo Sabres at Tim Hortons Field
Puck drop on the 2022 Tim Hortons NHL Heritage Classic™ is set for March 13, 2022 in Hamilton, Ont.
NHL and NHLPA celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
As part of their Hockey Is For Everyone initiative, the NHLPA and NHL will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15.
Kraft Hockeyville USA 2020 to feature Arizona Coyotes and Dallas Stars in NHL preseason matchup
The NHL and NHLPA have announced El Paso, Texas, as the winner of Kraft Hockeyville™ USA 2020.
NHL and NHLPA announce agreement with IIHF
The NHL and NHLPA have reached an agreement with the IIHF on the participation of NHL Players at the 2022 Winter Olympics.
Ninth annual and first-ever US Smashfest a roaring success
In total, Smashfest IX raised $130,000 for concussion and rare cancer research while Alexander Kerfoot proved to be the titan of the tables.
2021 Salary Arbitration hearing dates
The hearing dates have been set for the players who are scheduled to have Salary Arbitration cases held this year.
17 players elect Salary Arbitration
The National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) announced that 17 players have elected Salary Arbitration.
Matt Calvert announces retirement after 10 NHL seasons
After 566 regular-season NHL games, Matt Calvert has announced his retirement due to a career-ending injury.
Statement from Don Fehr on the passing of Matiss Kivlenieks
Don Fehr has issued a statement on the passing of Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Matiss Kivlenieks.
Statement from Don Fehr on the passing of Tom Reich
Don Fehr has issued a statement on the passing of long-time hockey and baseball agent, Tom Reich.
Connor McDavid voted 2020-21 Ted Lindsay Award recipient by NHLPA members
Connor McDavid of the Edmonton Oilers has been named the recipient of the 2020-21 Ted Lindsay Award, as voted by fellow NHLPA members.
2020-21 NHLPA Player Poll results unveiled
Nearly 500 players took part in the poll, weighing in on a variety of hockey-related questions during a unique, pandemic-shortened season.