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ANNUAL HOCKEY FIGHTS CANCER AWARENESS CAMPAIGN BEGINS OCT. 19

By: NHLPA Staff

The 17th annual Hockey Fights Cancer™ campaign, a joint initiative between the NHL and NHLPA, invites fans to join the fight, Oct. 19 – Nov. 13, 2015.

October 19, 2015

TODD McLELLAN NAMED HEAD COACH OF TEAM NORTH AMERICA FOR 2016 WORLD CUP OF HOCKEY

By: NHLPA Staff

The NHLPA and the NHL announced the appointment of Todd McLellan as Team North America’s head coach for the 2016 World Cup of Hockey.

October 16, 2015

Putting Things In Perspective

By: Chris Lomon

Bringing smiles to the faces of patients from the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario is immensely rewarding for Bobby Ryan

October 13, 2015

NHLPA Statement re: Contract Settlement Between Mike Richards & Los Angeles Kings

By: NHLPA Staff

The National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) and the National Hockey League (NHL) have reached a settlement agreement regarding Mike Richards’ standard player contract.

October 9, 2015

Shaw Gets His Kicks

By: Chris Lomon

Andrew Shaw launches both the ball, and his shoe, through the uprights in front of a large crowd at Soldier Field in Chicago

October 9, 2015

KASSIAN PLACED IN STAGE TWO OF NHL/NHLPA SABH PROGRAM

By: NHLPA Staff

The National Hockey League Players’ Association and National Hockey League announced today that forward Zack Kassian of the Montreal Canadiens has been placed in Stage Two of the Substance Abuse and Behavioral Health Program (SABH) of the NHL and NHLPA

October 5, 2015

MIKE WEAVER RETIRES FROM NHL AFTER 11 SEASONS

By: NHLPA Staff

Steady defenceman played in 633 career games with Atlanta, Los Angeles, Vancouver, St. Louis, Florida and Montreal

October 5, 2015

It’s A Canadian Thing

By: Chris Lomon

NHL Players amongst the growing throng of fans cheering and showing their support for Canada’s only MLB team

October 5, 2015

Goals & Dreams Donates to Pioneer Park Hockey Program

By: Ryan Parker

The NHLPA Goals & Dreams fund donates 25 sets of equipment to Kitchener, Ontario school program

October 2, 2015

Allen Pays Homage to Home

By: Chris Lomon

Jake Allen salutes his home province of New Brunswick on the back of his new goalie mask

September 29, 2015

Bouillon Announces Retirement

By: Ryan Parker

The stout defenceman hangs up his skates following a 15-year career with the Canadiens and Predators.

September 25, 2015

Stepan is a Hometown Hero

By: Chris Lomon

The Rangers star is an inspiration to the people in his hometown of Hastings, Minnesota

September 23, 2015

John Tortorella Named Head Coach of Team USA for 2016 World Cup of Hockey

By: NHLPA Staff

NHL's all-time winningest American-born coach to lead team USA in Toronto.

September 22, 2015

Football Is No Passing Fancy

By: Chris Lomon

As huge sports fans, Matt Duchene & his Avalanche teammates are loving the return of NFL football

September 21, 2015

Subban Makes Montreal Proud

By: Chris Lomon, Ryan Parker

PK Subban pledges $10 million to Montreal Children's Hospital in largest philanthropic donation by an athlete in Canadian history

September 16, 2015

Highlights from the 2015 NHLPA Rookie Showcase

By: Catherine Faas

Every year before the regular NHL season kicks off, hockey’s future comes together for the NHLPA Rookie Showcase.

September 15, 2015

Adidas, NHLPA & NHL to Partner on 2016 World Cup of Hockey

By: NHLPA Staff

ADIDAS, NHLPA AND NHL TO PARTNER ON 2016 WORLD CUP OF HOCKEY JERSEYS

September 15, 2015

Sedins' Assist ‘Clubhouse 36’ in Surrey, B.C.

By: Ryan Parker

Though they have been members of the Canucks their entire careers, it is not just hockey that defines Daniel and Henrik Sedin’s relationship with Vancouver.

September 15, 2015

Morgan Rielly: Movie Buff

By: Chris Lomon

With the Toronto International Film Festival in full-swing, the Leafs young defenceman talks movies, stars and fashion

September 11, 2015

Players Primed For World Cup

By: Chris Lomon

With the 2016 World Cup of Hockey one year away, players from around the globe share their excitement .

September 9, 2015