Smashfest

NHL players prepare their paddles for Smashfest X

By: Chris Lomon

Set for July 20 in Toronto, several NHL players will take part in an evening that raises money for rare cancer and concussion research.

July 12, 2022

Dominic Moore gets ready to serve up Smashfest X

By: Chris Lomon

Set for July 20 at Steam Whistle Brewery in Toronto, Smashfest, makes its return to Toronto.

July 7, 2022

Smashfest® is back as Dominic Moore’s charity event returns for its 10th year

By: NHLPA Media Release

The NHLPA-supported charity event, which returns to Toronto after a two-year hiatus due to the global pandemic, will take place July 20th.

June 27, 2022

Ninth annual and first-ever US Smashfest a roaring success

By: Media Release

In total, Smashfest IX raised $130,000 for concussion and rare cancer research while Alexander Kerfoot proved to be the titan of the tables.

August 17, 2021

Dominic Moore serves up ninth annual Smashfest

By: Chris Lomon

Smashfest continues to attract some of hockey’s biggest names both past and present.

August 11, 2021

Smashfest surpasses million-dollar mark in eighth year

By: NHLPA Staff

The NHLPA-supported Charity Ping-Pong Challenge, in the name of concussion and rare cancer research, hit new heights as Patrick Eaves earned a fifth straight title.

July 26, 2019

Smashfest eyes milestone mark in eighth year

By: Chris Lomon

Eight years. Two charities. One-of-a-kind. Smashfest is on the cusp of a very impressive milestone.

July 25, 2019

My Top 5 | Jeff Skinner

By: Chris Lomon

Jeff Skinner will once again bring his ping-pong skills to Smashfest, the annual charity event that takes place on July 25 in Toronto.

July 23, 2019

Dominic Moore to host eighth annual Smashfest July 25

By: Media Release

The eighth annual Smashfest® Charity Ping-Pong Challenge hosted by Dominic Moore will take place Thursday, July 25 at Steam Whistle Brewing in Toronto.

July 4, 2019

Raonic sees eye-to-eye with NHL players

By: Chris Lomon

Milos Raonic is taller than most NHL players, but the hard-hitting Canadian tennis player can certainly relate to them on a number of levels.

August 21, 2018

Nylander highly motivated playing with and against teammates

By: Chris Lomon

William Nylander had one mission in mind when it came to Smashfest VII: get the better of anyone who wears a blue and white hockey sweater.

August 14, 2018

Smashfest breaks record total, Eaves wins fourth straight title

By: Nadia Vocaturo

It was competitive, it was fun, and as four-peat champion Patrick Eaves put it best, everyone walked away a winner.

August 3, 2018

Humbled but healthy, Eaves to attempt fourth straight Smashfest title

By: Chris Lomon

Patrick Eaves, who was limited to just two NHL games in 2017-18, can’t wait for the puck to drop on the new season. But before it does, the right wing has one order of business to take care of.

July 31, 2018

Dominic Moore to Host Seventh Annual Smashfest August 1 in Toronto

By: NHLPA Media Release

Dominic Moore, Connor Brown and James van Riemsdyk to stop by Bay/ Wellington in Toronto tomorrow to promote Smashfest® Charity Ping-Pong Challenge.

June 25, 2018

Smashfest the perfect setting for budding Maple Leafs

By: Chris Lomon

In the minutes leading up to the start of Smashfest VI, 23-year old Connor Carrick couldn’t help but take a playful poke at a pair of fellow Maple Leafs standing just a couple feet away.

July 25, 2017

Smashfest hits record total as Eaves is crowned champion for third time

By: Nadia Vocaturo

Created and hosted by Dominic Moore and supported by the NHLPA, Smashfest continued to grow its efforts Thursday to help fund concussion and rare cancer research with Smashfest VI, one of the most unique charitable experiences that has now raised over $665,000 to date.

July 21, 2017

My Top 5 | Patrick Eaves

By: Chris Lomon

To say that Patrick Eaves has been a smashing success at Smashfest would be a huge understatement. Eaves looks to serve up his third consecutive Smashfest crown on an evening that brings out NHL players, pro athletes, celebrities and hockey fans.

July 18, 2017

Tkachuk: It’s one of those events that shows you the big picture

By: Chris Lomon

He’s one of hockey’s most intense players, but don’t expect the quite the same competitive display from Matthew Tkachuk when he serves up his best shot at the Smashfest Charity Ping-Pong Challenge.

July 11, 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

Smashfest V Revisited

By: NHLPA Staff

Dominic Moore hosted fifth annual event with the NHLPA where important funds and awareness for concussion and rare cancer research were raised, and a ping-pong champion was crowned.

August 20, 2016