giving back
Ryan Kesler Surprises Fans
Vancouver Canucks center Ryan Kesler has been spending time surprising fans around Vancouver for the past few days.
Hudella & Hendricks Proud to ‘Defend the Blue Line’
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.
NHL Players Raise Over $1.8 Million for Charity During the Lockout
Players give back through charitable activities over the course of the NHL lockout.
RBC Play Hockey Charity Challenge Wrap-Up Video
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.
A Friendly Wager
James van Riemsdyk dons full hockey gear to do some shopping after losing bet with Scott Hartnell in support of the Sandy Relief effort
RBC Charity Challenge Raises $100K for Grassroots Hockey Programs in Canada
Team Stamkos defeats Team Subban in front of over 3,000 fans at the former Maple Leaf Gardens
Sedin Twins Boost the Spirits of a Triple A Midget Team With a Surprise Visit
Daniel and Henrik Sedin recently surprised a Vancouver Triple A Midget team after a tough loss.
9 Players Added to RBC Play Hockey Charity Challenge Roster
Nine additional players were confirmed this afternoon for the upcoming RBC Play Hockey Charity Challenge!
‘Rock Out The Lockout’ Game A Success
Steve Ott was front and centre in organizing the charity game in Windsor, Ontario that saw proceeds support Sparkles From Above
Stamkos, Subban to Lead Fellow Pros in RBC Play Hockey Charity Challenge in Toronto on December 19th
The NHLPA and RBC announced that RBC Play Hockey ambassadors Steven Stamkos and P.K. Subban will lead teams of fellow NHL players in the RBC Play Hockey Charity Challenge on December 19, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. at the Mattamy Athletic Centre in Toronto.
What’s Important to Max Talbot and Bruno Gervais
Finding ways to connect to hockey fans and giving back to the game are what matter most to friends and teammates Max Talbot and Bruno Gervais.
A Good ‘Ladd’ In The Community
Andrew Ladd is a great example of how hockey players are great in the communities where they live and work
All Out, No Excuses
Scott Hartnell brings a full-throttle approach to his hockey life.
Players Hit the Ice – Curling for Movember
Several NHLPA members and their spouses recently took up the ‘roaring game’ in Kelowna to help raise money for men’s health
Skating in Support of Sandy Victims
32 NHLPA members took to the ice in Atlantic City, New Jersey for ‘Operation Hat-Trick’ to raise funds for the people affected by Hurricane Sandy
Taking the Game to Canada’s North
Chris Phillips and a group of NHLPA members take part in the Northern Lights Dream Tour
Top Player Tweets of the Week: November 12th - 19th
Our weekly wrap up of what the players are tweeting about. This week, players were focused on charity events benefiting a number of great causes.
Players Hit 100th Surprise Practice Visit
Players mark their 100th visit to minor hockey teams across North America.
What's Important to Willie Mitchell
Willie Mitchell believes in empowering the children in his small hometown of Port McNeil, B.C.
Players Support Defending the Blue Line
Charity game in Minnesota sees NHLPA members suit up in support of organization that helps military children play hockey