Darnell Nurse

Sarah Nurse reflects on long, triumphed road to inaugural PWHL season

By: Chris Lomon

The PWHL Toronto forward has been an integral part of helping build a sustainable professional women’s league.

December 26, 2023

Nurse, Subban headline nominees for NHL's King Clancy Memorial Trophy

By: Canadian Press

The winner will get a US$25,000 donation to the charity of his choice and two runners-up will get $5,000 for a charity.

May 4, 2022

Darnell Nurse founds scholarship for deserving students

By: Chris Lomon

The Darnell Nurse Excellence Scholarship, which will be awarded annually to two graduating students at St. Thomas More Catholic Secondary School for the next three years,

February 18, 2022

Oilers put Nurse and Koekkoek on injured reserve, move Smith to long-term IR

By: Canadian Press

Oilers coach Dave Tippett said Nurse will miss two to three weeks with a broken finger while Koekkoek will be out three to four weeks.

November 19, 2021

Edmonton Oilers ink Darnell Nurse to long-term extension

By: Canadian Press

Nurse, 26, appeared in all 56 games for the Oilers during the pandemic-shortened 2020-2021 season

August 6, 2021

Harvard Business program gets high marks from NHL players

By: Chris Lomon

Brian Elliott, Sam Gagner, Darnell Nurse and James van Riemsdyk are already utilizing the knowledge they’ve gained in preparation for life off the ice.

July 14, 2021

Players growing the game, connecting with fans through G&D and Sonnet Insurance

By: Chris Lomon

They’re connecting virtually but the impact is palpable. Players are helping to grow the game through NHLPA Goals & Dreams alongside Sonnet Insurance (Sonnet).

March 2, 2021

Nurse and Reaves collaborate in conversation on diversity and inclusion

By: Adrienne Middlebrook

Darnell Nurse and Ryan Reaves know the obstacles BIPOC hockey players face. The two sat down with Sportsnet host David Amber for a Team Rogers talk.

February 25, 2021

NHLPA Goals & Dreams and Sonnet Insurance Partner to Support Youth Hockey

By: NHLPA/Sonnet media release

Professional hockey stars come together to make hockey more accessible and inclusive through Everyone Deserves A Team initiative.

February 16, 2021

Kruger Products expands #RollingItForward with NHLPA and Donation to Food Banks Canada

By: Media Release

Kruger Products partners with seven hockey players in #RollingItForward initiative to donate to Food Banks Canada.

May 12, 2020

After the Buzzer | Darnell Nurse

By: Chris Lomon

Darnell Nurse likes to do things by the book, at least sometimes, when he’s at home or on the road.

December 18, 2019

Tuesday Tunes | Darnell Nurse

By: NHLPA Staff

Whether it's memories of listening to cassettes with his father or appreciating what his mom and sisters were listening to, it's no surprise that Nurse's taste are wide-ranging.

November 12, 2019

27th annual NHLPA Golf Classic raises over $100,000

By: Chris Lomon

Over 25 NHLPA members, past and present, gathered to play 18 scenic holes at one of Canada’s most historic golf courses for the annual NHLPA Golf Classic. More importantly, they came together to raise money and awareness for charities and programs that are important to each of them.

June 27, 2019

Presence, balance key for Nurse, Jankowski

By: Chris Lomon

The third of a five-part series highlighting the NHLPA's partnership with Kids Help Phone, members discuss the importance of balancing family and friends with a demanding career.

January 17, 2019

Open-mindedness, passion guide Byron and Nurse

By: Chris Lomon

The second of a five-part series highlighting the NHLPA's partnership with Kids Help Phone, Paul Byron and Darnell Nurse talk about finding and following your passion.

December 18, 2018

Oilers sign restricted free-agent defenceman Darnell Nurse to two-year contract

By: Canadian Press

The Edmonton Oilers have signed Darnell Nurse to a two-year contract, ending a lengthy stalemate with one of their top defencemen on Monday.

September 17, 2018

My Top 5 | Darnell Nurse

By: Chris Lomon

Kia Nurse, UConn and Canadian National Team guard, has stamped herself as one of the top players in the game. She has a big fan in her older brother, Edmonton Oilers defenceman Darnell Nurse, who shares his Top 5 favourite things about his star sibling.

April 4, 2017

Unwinding with Darnell Nurse

By: Chris Lomon

What’s the best way for a young, competitive NHL defenceman to unwind away from the rink? For Darnell Nurse, it’s a combination of music, good food and video games.

November 15, 2016

Nurse Lending A Helping Hand

By: Chris Lomon

Darnell Nurse just one of many Players who will join fellow NHLPA members in charitable endeavors over the course of the summer of 2016

July 4, 2016

Darnell Nurse Getting Good Grades

By: Chris Lomon

The young defenceman is earning high marks on & off the ice in Edmonton

January 15, 2016