olympics
Statement from NHLPA executive director Don Fehr on Olympics
"We expect that NHL players will return to the Olympics in 2026.”
Olympic dreams are in reach for Oliver Bjorkstrand and Team Denmark
He's hoping for a good Olympic showing with Team Denmark in 2022, but for now Oliver Bjorkstrand is feeling ready for a fresh season with the Columbus Blue Jackets.
NHL and NHLPA announce agreement with IIHF
The NHL and NHLPA have reached an agreement with the IIHF on the participation of NHL Players at the 2022 Winter Olympics.
Howden brothers grow, bond through on-ice success
The past 13 months have been a joyous and eventful time for New York Rangers forward Brett Howden and his older brother Quinton.
Early Olympic experience set stage for Brickley's hockey career
Daniel Brickley assembled with the world's greatest athletes in Salt Lake City sixteen years ago. Now 23 and a professional, Brickley recalls the experience as setting the stage for his career in hockey.
Dennis Seidenberg proud of brother, Germany’s silver effort
Dennis Seidenberg was halfway around the world, but he was along for the ride when Germany shocked the hockey world by claiming silver at PyeongChang 2018.
Bettman: NHL "very comfortable" with decision to miss 2018 Olympics
The NHL has no regrets about not sending its players to the 2018 Winter Olympic Games, says commissioner Gary Bettman.
Kelly heading from Team Canada to the Ducks
The age-old adage that a hockey team can take on the personality of its captain certainly applies to Chris Kelly, the 37-year-old veteran NHL forward who wore the ‘C’ for Team Canada at PyeongChang 2018.
Alina Mueller doing brother proud
Mirco Mueller’s one bit of advice to his sister Alina, who turned heads and dropped jaws with her top-shelf performance at the 2018 Winter Olympics, couldn’t be more perfect.
Raymond grateful for road that led to Olympic opportunity
Mason Raymond likes to be forward thinking in his day-to-day approach to life rather than stare into rear-view mirror reflecting on what could have been.
Joel Lundqvist living out Olympic dream
It has been a dozen years since a Lundqvist won an Olympic hockey gold medal, but the younger of the Swedish twins Henrik and Joel hopes to end the drought.
Brian Gionta on a golden mission
Brian Gionta is on a mission – and he wants nothing more to mine gold at PyeongChang 2018.
NHLPA Statement on NHL's 2018 Olympic Winter Games decision
"The players are extraordinarily disappointed and adamantly disagree with the NHL's shortsighted decision to not continue our participation in the Olympics."
Hasek reminisces Czech golden moment
Dominik Hasek and the Czech Republic will celebrate the 20th anniversary of their own version of the Miracle on Ice a year from now. Hasek reminisces how he and his countrymen shocked the hockey world with a gold-medal victory in Nagano in 1998.
NHLPA rejects NHL’s offer of Olympics for CBA extension
The NHLPA has formally rejected the league's proposal to allow players to participate in the 2018 Olympics in exchange for an extension to the current collective bargaining agreement.
van Riemsdyk ready to take his best shot at World Cup
For an athlete that knows a thing or two about hitting the target, it’s somewhat of a surprising answer that James van Riemsdyk gives when it comes to the Summer Olympics sport he’d be least successful at.
Backstrom, WADA, IOC & IIHF: Appeal Proceedings before CAS Conclude Today
The following is a Joint Statement issued by Nicklas Backstrom, WADA, IOC and the IIHF
G&D15: A Paralympic Impact
Ben Delaney is a direct example of how the Players’ Goals & Dreams program has impacted people in all areas of the game of hockey
A Sochi Silver Lining
After a six-month wait, Nicklas Backstrom finally received his silver medal from the Sochi Olympics on Thursday.
NHLPA STATEMENTS RE: IOC RULING
The National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) released the following statements from Executive Director Don Fehr and Team Sweden forward Nicklas Backstrom regarding today’s decision by the IOC