Player Features

‘They are going hard.’ Pezzetta praises first live PWHL experience

By: Chris Lomon

In attendance for a record-breaking Professional Women’s Hockey League game with his Montreal Canadiens teammates, Michael Pezzetta was blown away by his first live PWHL experience.

May 2, 2024

Martinook takes pride in leadership role with Hurricanes

By: Chris Lomon

Aiming for Stanley Cup Playoff success with the Carolina Hurricanes, alternate captain Jordan Martinook sets his own example as a veteran leader.

April 30, 2024

Soucy looks to make postseason impact after overcoming injuries

By: Chris Lomon

Missing 42 games due to injury, Vancouver Canucks defenceman Carson Soucy is now healthy and ready to help the Canucks on their quest for the Cup.

April 26, 2024

Verhaeghe’s ‘clutch’ gene comes through again with Game 2 OT goal

By: NHLPA Staff

No stranger to scoring Stanley Cup game-winning goals, Carter Verhaeghe’s Game 2 overtime heroics likely garnered a few extra special messages from his mom, Karen.

April 25, 2024

Mother-son duo Jacob and Kristy Trouba Get Body Checked Against Cancer

By: NHLPA Staff

Jacob Trouba and his mother, Kristy, have teamed up as the face of AstraZeneca’s Get Body Checked Against Cancer campaign to help encourage the hockey community to get checked for cancer.

April 19, 2024

Rodrigues finds perfect fit in first season with Panthers

By: Chris Lomon

Taking his game to the next level with the Florida Panthers, Evan Rodrigues is aiming to go all the way with the 2023-24 Atlantic Division champions.

April 18, 2024

Duchene hungry to extend busy season

By: Chris Lomon

Personal milestones, giving back to his community and a new pup have had Matt Duchene busy on and around the rink amid a successful first season with the Dallas Stars.

April 16, 2024

A cause close to home, Kyle Connor faces off against Parkinson’s

By: Chris Lomon

With a dad who struggled with the disease and grandfather who passed away from it, Kyle Connor is raising awareness for Parkinson’s while also helping the Winnipeg Jets community.

April 12, 2024

Saros makes big saves off-ice through animal rescue efforts

By: Chris Lomon

Helping dogs find a fur-ever home, including his own, Nashville Predators netminder Juuse Saros is helping to make big saves through Wags & Walks.

April 9, 2024

The ultimate teammate, praise for Quick goes beyond on-ice accomplishments

By: Chris Lomon

After recently setting the NHL record for the most wins by an American netminder, Jonathan Quick’s current and former teammates share all the ways the goalie stands out – on and off the ice.

April 4, 2024

Sabres bring Paris to Skinner, and more around 1,000th NHL game celebrations

By: NHLPA Staff

A special video message from the star of his favourite show was only the beginning of the celebrations the Buffalo Sabres had in store to celebrate Jeff Skinner’s 1,000th NHL career game.

April 3, 2024

Froese family business bridged between generations with help from NHLPA UNLMT

By: Scott Burnside

Byron Froese is pursuing an education with future applications in mind, and a strong generational connection to his family crop farm.

April 3, 2024

Woll shares love of music with Holland-Bloorview patients

By: Chris Lomon

When he’s not tending the twine for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Joseph Woll continues to build relationships with patients at Holland-Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital.

April 2, 2024

Zucker expanding impact of charitable endeavors through Alltroo

By: Chris Lomon

Nashville Predators forward Jason Zucker has teamed up with Kyle Rudolph, retired NFL tight end, to expand charitable impact with their Alltroo platform.

March 28, 2024

Underrated? Nugent-Hopkins takes it as a compliment

By: Chris Lomon

From the race to the Stanley Cup playoffs to racehorses, more on Ryan Nugent-Hopkins’ leadership with the Edmonton Oilers and being considered underrated.

March 22, 2024

Mittelstadt getting up to speed after trade to Avalanche

By: Chris Lomon

Having only previously represented the club that drafted him, Casey Mittelstadt is quickly settling into life with the Colorado Avalanche.

March 19, 2024

“Like he’s been here since the first day of the season,” Byram quickly fitting in

By: Chris Lomon

After joining the Buffalo Sabres at the NHL Trade Deadline, Bowen Byram is already well acquainted with some of his new teammates.

March 14, 2024

Oshie has endless list of thanks ahead of 1,000th NHL game

By: Chris Lomon

Ahead of his silver stick milestone, T.J. Oshie reflects on the countless people who have helped him achieve success and the lessons he’s passing down to his own children.

March 12, 2024

Marchessault family skill on display in father-son affair

From a special intermission moment to a game-winning hat trick, Jonathan and William Marchessault stole the show at T-Mobile Arena this past weekend.

March 12, 2024

Lyon mutes the noise along continued success between the pipes

By: Chris Lomon

From successes to setbacks, 31-year-old Alex Lyon remains focused on the task at hand with the Detroit Red Wings.

March 8, 2024