giving back

Scott Laughton’s support of Pride initiatives is year-round

By: Chris Lomon

The Flyers forward has been eager to take on a role in supporting the LGBTQ+ community since entering the league over 10 years ago.

June 7, 2023

J.T. Miller helps NHL alumnus Ryan Malone spread mental health awareness

By: Chris Lomon

Established in 2014, the Malone Family Foundation spotlights mental health awareness and suicide prevention.

May 23, 2023

Nick Paul uses his experiences as motivation to assist those facing mental health struggles

By: Chris Lomon

The Lightning forward has donated $150 for every point he recorded this season to initiatives supporting mental health.

March 14, 2023

Cam and Jasmine Fowler work to grow hockey in Southern California

By: Chris Lomon

The Anaheim Ducks defenceman and his wife launched C4Kids in 2018 to provide youth with opportunities to learn, play and love hockey.

March 7, 2023

Anthony Duclair launches foundation to help Black and minority youth in hockey

By: Chris Lomon

Earlier this month, the 27-year-old Quebec-born forward unveiled the Anthony Duclair Foundation.

February 16, 2023

Evander Kane spreads holiday cheer around Edmonton

By: Chris Lomon

Earlier this month, the 14-year NHL veteran hosted 120 high school students for a holiday shopping spree.

December 27, 2022

NHLPA Goals & Dreams fund donates 45 sets of hockey equipment to youth programs in Finland

By: NHLPA Media Release

Three G&D equipment donations valued at approximately $20,000.

November 5, 2022

Fort Mac Hockey Brothers and NHLPA Goals & Dreams help bring hockey to Alberta youth

By: Chris Lomon

The Fort Mac Hockey Brothers Foundation, with an assist from G&D, is making difference in the lives of children.

October 13, 2022

Patrice Bergeron’s annual Pro-Am raises $425,000 for Quebec charities

By: Chris Lomon

Players from across the league turned out to support close friends Patrice Bergeron and Sam Gagné at the Gagné-Bergeron Pro-Am.

September 1, 2022

Good music and giving back – Tyson Barrie combines his passions with charity concert

By: Chris Lomon

Barrie helped raise $750,000 for local charities in his hometown of Victoria, British Columbia.

August 18, 2022

Jake Allen tees up support for hometown of Fredericton

By: Chris Lomon

Established through Allen’s nonprofit organization, The Jake Allen Classic continues to be a must-attend event in the city of Fredericton.

August 9, 2022

NHLPA Assists in Action contributes $102,956 to Kids Help Phone

By: NHLPA Media Release

A total of 14,708 assists were recorded by NHL players during the regular season and playoffs.

July 5, 2022

NHLPA Goals & Dreams to reach $675,000 in hockey equipment donated since 2020

By: NHLPA Media Release

Total includes $250,000 in 2021-22 equipment donations from the NHL Players’ G&D program.

June 29, 2022

NHLPA Goals & Dreams donation helps bring Pakua Shipu together

By: Chris Lomon

“It was a lot of wonderful equipment, all at once, and I was really impressed with the generosity of the NHLPA."

December 23, 2021

Panthers, Lightning, NHL, & NHLPA Build Homes Affected By Hurricane Irma in Partnership With Habitat for Humanity

By: NHLPA Staff

In September, 2017 the Lightning, Panthers, NHL and NHLPA announced a joint donation of $2.7 million for hurricane relief to those affected across the state of Florida.

January 16, 2018

Evander Kane Makes Christmas Memorable for Buffalo Children

By: Chris Lomon

The Buffalo Sabres forward recently hosted a holiday dinner in the NHL city he plays in, treating 50 underprivileged children from King Center Charter School to an evening out at an upscale restaurant.

December 26, 2017

Bogosian Steps Up To Help Houston

By: Chris Lomon

When Zach Bogosian went on Twitter and saw the devastation Houston suffered after Hurricane Harvey struck in late August, he felt compelled to do something to help. And that’s just what he did.

September 12, 2017

Dominic Moore to Host Sixth Annual Smashfest® July 20 in Toronto

By: NHLPA Staff

Charity Ping-Pong Challenge supported by the NHLPA raises funds for concussion & rare cancer research.

June 7, 2017

DeKeyser meets young fan, recalls his own hockey idol moment

By: Chris Lomon

The Detroit Red Wings recently posted a video of DeKeyser meeting a young girl by the name of Lucy, a five-year-old who happens to be a big fan of the 26-year-old blueliner.

February 14, 2017

Patrik Laine Gives Young Fan A Belated Birthday Visit

By: Catherine Faas

After receiving a party invitation from young Lucas Bydak by way of Twitter, Laine made sure he made a belated birthday visit as soon as he could.

January 16, 2017