giving back

A Charitable Day in Pebble Beach

By: Catherine Faas, Ryan Parker

The 22nd annual NHLPA Golf Classic charity tournament took place on Tuesday, July 15th and donated $100,000 to players’ charities.

July 16, 2014

Preview of the 2014 NHLPA Golf Classic

By: Catherine Faas

On July 15th, the NHLPA will be hosting its 22nd annual charity golf tournament in Pebble Beach, California.

July 11, 2014

San Jose Sharks Make A Hockey Wish Come True

By: Catherine Faas

Thanks to the Make-A-Wish Foundation and the San Jose Sharks Foundation, a dream came true on Tuesday for a very special Sharks fan.

March 19, 2014

Jonathan Toews Grants Nicholas’ Make-A-Wish Dream

By: Catherine Faas

Jonathan Toews makes a wish come true for 4-year-old Nicholas Skretkowski from Milton, ON.

March 3, 2014

Stajan & Cammalleri Launch ‘Best Buddies Canada’ PSA

By: Catherine Faas

On February 26th, Matt Stajan, centreman for the Calgary Flames, played a part in helping launch a national public service announcement for Best Buddies Canada, at Bishop O’Byrne High School (BOBHS) in Calgary, Alberta.

February 26, 2014

NHLPA Goals & Dreams Fund Profiled on CBC

By: Ryan Parker

Players’ program in support of grassroots hockey programs highlighted as part of the annual ‘Hockey Day in Canada’ celebration

January 23, 2014

Ben Scrivens & Matt Greene Give Back To Kids in Hawthorne, CA

By: NHLPA Staff

Los Angeles Kings teammates Ben Scrivens and Matt Greene coach kids in their first ever hockey game in Hawthorne, CA.

January 10, 2014

It’s Movember!

By: Catherine Faas

It’s that time of year again, when moustaches are grown, awareness is spread, and money is raised to benefit men’s health initiatives. It’s Movember.

November 6, 2013

Brent Burns Shaves His Infamous Hair & Beard For A Good Cause

By: Catherine Faas

The San Jose Sharks defenseman shaved off his “mountain man” look this week for charity.

November 4, 2013

The NHLPA Plays Road Hockey To Conquer Cancer

By: Catherine Faas

The NHLPA participated in the third annual Road Hockey to Conquer Cancer (RHCC) tournament, and donated more than $30K through the NHLPA and NHL joint initiative, Hockey Fights Cancer.

September 30, 2013

NHLPA Members travel to HIGH RIVER TO donate EQUIPMENT

By: NHLPA Staff

In conjunction with RBC Play Hockey and the NHLPA Goals & Dreams Fund, NHLPA members Matt Stajan, T.J.

September 16, 2013

NHL Players Help Raise Record Amount For Local Alberta Charity

By: Catherine Faas

Eight players took part in Canadian M.P. Blake Richards’ annual Rocky Mountain Hockey Challenge to help raise money for RCMP Victim’s Services Units in Alberta.

August 21, 2013

Smashfest Charity Ping-Pong Challenge Raises Over $100K

By: Catherine Faas

Event host Dominic Moore, along with other NHLPA members and hockey fans put their ping-pong skills to the test on Thursday night to raise funds for concussion and cancer research.

July 26, 2013

Duchene & Hodgson Lend A Helping Hand At Home

By: Eric Epstein

Matt Duchene & Cody Hodgson recently returned to Haliburton, ON to assist in raising funds for flood relief in their hometown

June 19, 2013

Josh Harding Launches Harding’s Hope

By: Catherine Faas

After being diagnosed with MS, Minnesota Wild goaltender, Josh Harding, commits himself to helping fight the disease.

June 14, 2013

Chicago Blackhawks Players Make 9-Year-Old's Wish Come True

By: Catherine Faas

The Chicago Blackhawks, in conjunction with the Make A Wish Foundation, gave 9-year-old James Ensign a chance to fulfill his dream of skating and practicing with the team.

May 9, 2013

Jordin Tootoo – Speaking His Mind

By: Ryan Parker

Jordin recently visited a native community in Ontario to meet some fans and pass along a message of positivity

April 26, 2013

Why Are Players Wearing Camouflage Jerseys?

By: Catherine Faas

Players have been sporting custom camouflage jerseys during warm-ups this week to pay tribute to the Armed Forces in the US and Canada.

April 25, 2013

Players Deliver a Special Message

By: NHLPA Staff

Landeskog, Clarkson & Pacioretty among NHLPA stars to lend their voice to the 2013 Special Hockey International Tournament

March 15, 2013

NHLPA Donating $30K to MindCheck.ca

By: Catherine Faas

$30K to MindCheck.ca to assist young people with mental health challenges.

February 28, 2013