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Schneider Excited For World Cup Opportunity

By: Chris Lomon

With the World Cup of Hockey 2016 just around the corner, the Rio Olympics are providing inspiration for USA goalie Cory Schneider

August 10, 2016

NEW YORK RANGERS’ HENRIK LUNDQVIST AND NHLPA SURPRISE YOUTH HOCKEY ORGANIZATION IN SWEDEN WITH DONATION

By: NHLPA Staff

The NHLPA Goals & Dreams fund and Lundqvist presented Frölunda Hockey Club with donation of 60 sets of equipment during the Rangers Assist youth program’s visit.

August 9, 2016

Roussel Ready To Roll

By: Chris Lomon

After a disaspointing playoff exit, Antoine Roussel is looking forward to another crack at success this season in Dallas

August 4, 2016

24 PLAYERS ELECT SALARY ARBITRATION

By: NHLPA Staff

24 Players have elected for salary arbitration, made official at the filing deadline on Tuesday, July 5th at 5:00 pm ET

August 2, 2016

Summer Swimming By For Burrows

By: Chris Lomon

What’s the one thing – other than seeing his children working on their aquatic skills – that goes through Alex Burrows’ mind at the swimming pool? Spoiler alert: it’s hockey.

July 28, 2016

BRUCE S. MEYER JOINS NHLPA

By: NHLPA Staff

NHLPA Executive Director Don Fehr announced today that Bruce S. Meyer will join the Association as Senior Director: Collective Bargaining, Policy & Legal.

July 28, 2016

Smashfest V, Five Times the Fun

By: Catherine Faas

Five years running. $500,000 dollars raised. Legendary fun.

July 23, 2016

SMASHFEST RAISES OVER $500,000 IN FIRST FIVE YEARS FOR CONCUSSION & RARE CANCER RESEARCH

By: NHLPA Staff

Annual charity ping-pong event supports concussion and rare cancer research.

July 22, 2016

Moore writes article for The Players’ Tribune

By: NHLPA Staff

Piece explains how a Ping-Pong table is the most important part of the NHL locker room.

July 21, 2016

Dominic Moore & 20+ NHL Players to Attend Year Five of Smashfest® on July 21 in Toronto

By: NHLPA Staff

Charity Ping-Pong Event Supported by the NHLPA Raises Funds for Concussion & Rare Cancer Research

July 21, 2016

BRAD RICHARDS RETIRES FROM NHL AFTER 15 SEASONS

By: NHLPA Staff

Brad Richards is announcing his retirement today from the National Hockey League (NHL), following a decorated career that spanned 15 seasons.

July 20, 2016

TEAM USA NAMES KYLE PALMIERI TO WORLD CUP OF HOCKEY 2016 ROSTER

By: NHLPA Staff

USA Hockey announced today that New Jersey Devils forward Kyle Palmieri has been added to its 23-man roster for the World Cup of Hockey 2016.

July 20, 2016

Nielsen Revved Up About Playing In Motor City

By: Chris Lomon

A new team. A baby on the way. Winter Olympic qualifications. World Cup of Hockey. It’s safe to say Frans Nielsen is a busy man these days.

July 18, 2016

Wayne Simmonds: Making Hockey Dreams Come True

By: Chris Lomon

Wayne Simmonds doesn’t need the NHL season to be a difference maker. Just ask anyone who has ever been to his annual summer charity event.

July 12, 2016

2016 NHLPA Golf Classic Recap

By: Catherine Faas

The 24th annual NHLPA Golf Classic made for a charitable day at Predator Ridge Resort in beautiful Vernon, British Columbia.

July 8, 2016

2016 NHLPA Golf Classic Preview

By: Catherine Faas

NHLPA heading back to beautiful British Columbia this week for 24th annual Golf Classic.

July 6, 2016

Nurse Lending A Helping Hand

By: Chris Lomon

Darnell Nurse just one of many Players who will join fellow NHLPA members in charitable endeavors over the course of the summer of 2016

July 4, 2016

Hockey Hall of Fame Announces 2016 Inductees

By: HHoF Staff

The Hockey Hall of Fame has announced its class of 2016 inductees including Eric Lindros, Sergei Makarov, Rogie Vachon, and Pat Quinn.

June 27, 2016

Lecavalier Leaves A Legacy

By: Chris Lomon

A Stanley Cup, a scoring title, devoted charity & lasting friendships are what Vincent Lecavalier built over a 17 year career

June 27, 2016

NHLPA MEMBERS SELECT PATRICK KANE AS THE 2015-16 TED LINDSAY AWARD RECIPIENT

By: NHLPA Staff

The NHLPA announced today that Patrick Kane of the Chicago Blackhawks is the 2015-16 recipient of the Ted Lindsay Award.

June 22, 2016