Player Features
After a whirlwind year, rookie Kent Johnson settles into life in Columbus
The Blue Jackets forward recalls a campaign that saw him play at three different levels of the game.
Noah Dobson credits hometown support for NHL success
Dobson, who has already reached the double-digit mark in goals this season, has become a key member of the Islanders defensive corp.
Phillip Danault shines in Southern California
Danault has earned several team, fan and local media honours while posting career-best numbers since arriving in Los Angeles.
After taking an unlikely path, Karel Vejmelka lives out his NHL dream
With over 80 NHL starts behind him, Vejmelka is grateful to have had so many people in his corner throughout his unique road to the NHL.
Lars Eller continues to strive for improvement, grow the game in Denmark
Eller, a revered figure in his homeland, hopes more Danish players get the same opportunities to reach the NHL level.
Almost 900 NHL games behind him, Jordan Eberle adapts to the evolving game
Now in his second season with the Kraken, Eberle is enjoying hockey as much as he ever has.
A Winter Classic veteran and first-timer – Foligno and Dumoulin gear up for fun at Fenway
The 2023 Winter Classic is set for January 2 at Fenway Park in Boston.
Evander Kane spreads holiday cheer around Edmonton
Earlier this month, the 14-year NHL veteran hosted 120 high school students for a holiday shopping spree.
Seven seasons in, Josh Morrissey remains grateful for his success in the game
Morrissey is having his best season to date, offensively, and enjoying the Jets' strong start to 2022-23.
From the Rock to Jersey – Dawson Mercer keeps home in his heart
Selected 18th overall at the 2020 NHL Draft, Mercer is part of an exclusive group of Newfoundlanders drafted in the first round.
400 NHL games onward, Jake Guentzel remains hungry for more
Coming off a personal-best 84-point season, Guentzel's approach to the game remains the same.
Stars are set to shine at Canadian Tire PWHPA All-Star Weekend
The Canadian Tire PWHPA All-Star Weekend will take place December 9-11 in the Ottawa region.
Mike Matheson fulfills his childhood dream of playing for hometown Habs
Growing up on Montreal’s West Island, Matheson recalls cheering for the Habs as a young fan and which player was a household favourite.
Noel Acciari gains new appreciation for the game after returning from injury
Acciari's ability to be placed anywhere in the lineup has helped the Blues get back on track after a tough start to the season.
Mark Scheifele pays a special visit to young cancer patient
When the opportunity arose for the forward to meet with five-year-old Victoria who is battling cancer, both quickly accepted the invite.
Mikko Rantanen helps make lifelong hockey memories for the youth of Finland
NHLPA Goals & Dreams recently donated equipment to the Rantanen Academy hockey school in Finland.
Logan Thompson’s unlikely NHL path pays off with Golden Knights’ success
Thompson’s nomadic journey to an NHL life is a story of inspiration, perseverance and patience.
Tage Thompson continues to be inspired by wife’s brave cancer battle
Rachel remains cancer-free, now four years after she was told she had chondrosarcoma.
Gabriel Vilardi takes it one game at a time as a King in LA
More than 100 games into his NHL career, the 11th overall pick in the 2017 NHL Draft is making the most of his time on hockey’s grandest stage.
Blake Coleman recalls lessons learned from late grandmother during Hockey Fights Cancer month
Marie Hoffman, a two-time breast cancer survivor, passed away earlier this year at the age of 92.