Player Features

No Excuses That He Knows

By: Chris Lomon

Jamie McGinn & his Avalanche teammates refuse to let some freak injuries derail their 2013 season

February 6, 2013

Marleau and Two Joe’s

By: Chris Lomon

Patrick Marleau is heaping praise for his blistering start on his linemates, Thornton and Pavelski

February 4, 2013

Early Season Success in SoCal

By: Chris Lomon

Dan Winnik is adjusting well to playing in Anaheim and is helping the Ducks to a strong start in 2013

February 1, 2013

A Night of NHL Milestones and Career Highlights

By: Catherine Faas

Tuesday, January 29th marked a night full of first and landmark career goals for many NHLPA members.

January 30, 2013

No Diminished Desire to Win

By: Chris Lomon

After 1,000 games played Vincent Lecavalier is still passionate about leading the Lightning to success

January 28, 2013

Isles Looking to ‘Grab’ An Opportunity

By: Chris Lomon

Speedy forward Michael Grabner eager to help the Islanders meet their playoff expectations

January 25, 2013

Ryan Kesler Surprises Fans

By: Catherine Faas

Vancouver Canucks center Ryan Kesler has been spending time surprising fans around Vancouver for the past few days.

January 25, 2013

Hudella & Hendricks Proud to ‘Defend the Blue Line’

By: Shane Hudella

From December 11th to 18th, NHLPA member and Washington Capitals forward Matt Hendricks joined his friend Shane Hudella to visit American troops in Bahrain, Kyrgyzstan, Afghanistan, and Germany as ambassadors of the ‘Defending the Blue Line’ program.

January 23, 2013

Between The Bluelines With Erik Cole

By: Chris Lomon

Habs forward happy to be back and looking forward to making a playoff push in Montreal

January 23, 2013

Carle Acting the Part

By: Chris Lomon

After a cameo in “This Is 40’, Matt Carle is now looking to star in Tampa as the Lightning shoot for success in 2012-13

January 21, 2013

Missing the Competition and the Challenge

By: Chris Lomon

Sean O’Donnell calls it a career after 17 successful NHL seasons and will miss the day-to-day grind of an NHL player

January 18, 2013

Excited, Driven & Focused in New York

By: Chris Lomon

Michael Del Zotto doesn’t mince words when asked what will make this season a success for him and the Rangers

January 16, 2013

Fans Show Support at Leafs Training Camp

By: Catherine Faas

The NHLPA offices in Toronto happen to be conveniently located a short highway drive away from the Toronto Maple Leafs’ practice facility.

January 16, 2013

NHL Players Raise Over $1.8 Million for Charity During the Lockout

By: Catherine Faas

Players give back through charitable activities over the course of the NHL lockout.

January 15, 2013

A Big Hit in Detroit

By: Chris Lomon

Known for his physical style, Niklas Kronwall is extremely respected both on and off the ice with the Red Wings

January 14, 2013

#ThePlayers Head to Training Camps

By: Catherine Faas

The NHL lockout is officially over and the players are sharing behind-the-scenes moments from their training camps.

January 14, 2013

RBC Play Hockey Charity Challenge Wrap-Up Video

By: Catherine Faas

On December 19th at the Mattamy Athletic Centre (the site of old Maple Leaf Gardens), over 3,000 fans came together for the Centre’s first ever sold-out game to watch 39 NHL players hit the ice for the RBC Play Hockey Charity Challenge.

January 8, 2013

Players React To Tentative Agreement On Twitter

By: Catherine Faas

The players took to Twitter early Sunday morning to express their excitement over the good news.

January 7, 2013

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins Shining at World Juniors

By: Catherine Faas

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins has waited for this moment and isn’t failing to impress as Canada moves forward 2-0 in the 2013 World Junior tournament.

December 31, 2012

A Friendly Wager

By: Chris Lomon

James van Riemsdyk dons full hockey gear to do some shopping after losing bet with Scott Hartnell in support of the Sandy Relief effort

December 21, 2012