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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

NHL, NHLPA ANNOUNCE TEAM PAYROLL RANGE FOR 2016-17

By: NHLPA Staff

The NHLPA and the NHL today announced that the Team Payroll Range established for the 2016-17 League Year.

June 21, 2016

The Fire Burns In Bryz

By: Chris Lomon

After a restful and healing season away, Ilya Bryzgalov is focused & driven to get back into an NHL crease.

June 16, 2016

Pittsburgh Takes the 2016 Cup

By: Chris Lomon

The Pittsburgh Penguins captured the 2016 Stanley Cup, defeating the San Jose Sharks in the Final with a 3-1 victory in Game 6 at SAP Center in San Jose on Sunday night.

June 12, 2016

Hockey Loses a Legend

By: Chris Lomon

NHLPA exec and former Detroit Red Wing Mathieu Schneider reflects on the impact and influence of Gordie Howe

June 10, 2016

Couture & Sharks Bite Back

By: NHLPA Staff

Logan Couture put up three points help the Sharks send the series back to San Jose.

June 10, 2016

Statement from NHLPA Executive Director Don Fehr on the Passing of Gordie Howe

By: NHLPA Staff

Don Fehr, Executive Director for the National Hockey League Players' Association (NHLPA), today issued the following statement on the passing of Gordie Howe.

June 10, 2016

Malkin The Man In Game 4

By: Chris Lomon

Evgeni Malkin elevated his play as the Penguins are now within one win of the Stanley Cup

June 7, 2016

Donskoi Gets It Done For Sharks

By: Chris Lomon

Joonas Donskoi roofed the overtime winning goal to give San Jose life in the Stanley Cup Final

June 6, 2016

Dominic Moore to Host Year Five of Smashfest® on July 21 in Toronto

By: NHLPA Staff

The NHLPA and NHL player Dominic Moore are proud to announce year five of Smashfest®.

June 6, 2016

Clitsome Calls It A Career

By: Chris Lomon

Back issues led Grant Clitsome to announce his retirement from professional hockey this week after 205 NHL games

June 3, 2016