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Top Player Tweets of the Week (April 26 – May 3)
This week, the players took to Twitter to share their excitement for the playoffs.
Adam McQuaid Discusses Sacrifices Made To Achieve His Goals
Adam McQuaid knows he’s had to make a lot of sacrifices in order to keep hockey his number one priority.
NHL 14 Cover Vote: Round One Wrap Up
Round One of EA SPORTS’ NHL 14 Cover Vote has closed. Here’s where the players stand moving into Round Two.
John Scott Pranking His Teammates
Hockey players are known for their locker room pranks, but the Buffalo Sabres’ John Scott has set the bar quite high with his latest post-interview interruption routine.
What Hockey Has Given Me
When you participate in a hobby, be it playing a sport, an instrument, cooking - whatever the case may be - it's not uncommon for you to inevitably pick up one or two valuable life skills while doing it.
Toronto Maple Leafs Make Playoffs After 9 Year Drought
The Toronto Maple Leafs managed clinched their first playoff berth since 2003-2004. Find out what has changed in nine years time.
Mats Sundin and Tie Domi Say “Game On Cancer”
Scott McKay worked as the Toronto Maple Leafs equipment manager for over a decade, developing lasting friendships with many of the team’s players over the years.
Vancouver’s Green Men Make Cammalleri Laugh
If you’ve ever seen a Vancouver Canucks game – on TV or in person – you’ve heard of their infamous Green Men.
A Message of Acceptance & Inclusion
When Matt Moulson, Claude Giroux and their fellow NHLPA members were asked last year to lend their support to the You Can Play Project, an initiative dedicated to ensuring equality, respect and safety for all athletes, without regard to sexual orientation, their response was far from surprising.
Karl Alzner's Pre-Game Routine
Maintaining a pre-game routine helps players keep their mind focused before they hit the ice.
Wayne Fleming (1950-2013)
Sadly, after battling brain cancer, longtime NHL assistant coach Wayne Fleming passed away on Monday, at the age of 62. Players, executives and media from around the hockey world offfered their condolences, honouring a man who was highly respected within the game.
Karl Alzner Lists His Standout Hockey Moments
Karl Alzner has had a lot of memorable moments throughout the course of his hockey-playing years.
RBC Play Hockey Charity Challenge Nominated For Three Awards
On Friday March 22nd, the NHLPA along with the RBC is nominated for three awards at the 16th Annual Star Awards Gala, honouring the best in event management in Canada.
Mathieu Schneider - 2013 NHL GM Meetings
NHLPA Special Assistant to the Executive Director, Mathieu Schneider spoke to the media today following his involvement and participation in the GM Meetings being held in Toronto on March 20th.
Eric Staal on Advice for Hockey Parents
Eric Staal’s mother and father are seasoned hockey parents.
Matt Stajan on the Importance of Staying Positive
Every hockey player will face ups and downs throughout their hockey-playing years.
THE NHLPA, UPPER DECK & THE NHL OFFERING U.S. FANS FREE HOCKEY CARDS TO CELEBRATE NATIONAL HOCKEY CARD DAY!
The celebration occurs on Saturday, February 9th, in conjunction with “Hockey Day in the U.S.”
Behind-the-Scenes of the Verizon NHL GameCentre Commercials
See exclusive photos from the commercial shoots starring Scott Hartnell, Matt Greene, Jarret Stoll, Jonathan Quick, and Dustin Brown.
THE NHLPA, UPPER DECK & THE NHL OFFERING CANADIAN FANS FREE HOCKEY CARDS TO CELEBRATE NATIONAL HOCKEY CARD DAY!
The celebration occurs on Saturday, February 9th, in conjunction with “Hockey Day in Canada”.
Matthew Lombardi on What Makes A Good Coach
Matthew Lombardi has had many coaches over the course of his years playing hockey, and he's had time to reflect on the qualities that he feels makes the strongest type of coach.