Recent News

FOR THE LOVE OF HOCKEY: KRAFT TO LAUNCH CAMPAIGN IN SEARCH OF AMERICA’S MOST PASSIONATE HOCKEY TOWN

By: NHLPA Staff

Kraft, NHL, and NHLPA Announce Multi-Year Renewal, Expansion of Partnership into U.S. Kraft Announces Agreements with NBC Sports Group and USA Hockey; Acclaimed “Kraft Hockeyville” Competition Coming to U.S., Prizes Include $150,000 in Arena Upgrades, Chance to Host NHL® Preseason Game in Hometown Arena

September 29, 2014

Elder Statesman In Anaheim

By: Chris Lomon

Francois Beauchemin is happy to apply his veteran knowledge and leadership to the Ducks this season

September 25, 2014

KRAFT CANADA, NHL, NHLPA AND SPORTSNET TO RE-BUILD CANADIAN ARENAS

By: NHLPA Staff

Evolution of the award-winning Kraft Hockeyville program to see contributions of over $3 million to community hockey in next three years

September 24, 2014

NHLPA Members Take Part in Kraft Hockeyville 2014

By: Catherine Faas

Fans lined up in Sylvan Lake, AB today to meet their favourite players prior to the 2014 Kraft Hockeyville game between the Arizona Coyotes and the Calgary Flames.

September 24, 2014

EPIX Teams with National Hockey League for Two-Part Series, Debuting in December 2014

By: NHLPA Staff

Original Series Will Feature Inside Look at Chicago Blackhawks vs. Washington Capitals in 2015 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic® and Los Angeles Kings vs. San Jose Sharks in 2015 Coors Light NHL Stadium Series™

September 23, 2014

LOGAN COUTURE INSPIRES TEAM EFFORT

By: Chris Lomon

When a fundraising effort organized by San Jose Sharks forward Logan Couture started earlier and ended later than originally scheduled, his teammates’ response was just what he expected.

September 22, 2014

JVR A Feature Player In Toronto

By: Chris Lomon

After experiencing TIFF, James van Riemsdyk wants to create the same kind of bigtime buzz in Toronto for the Maple Leafs.

September 19, 2014

Family Matters For The Sedins

By: Chris Lomon

Daniel & Henrik, together with their wives Marinette and Johanna, have created the Sedin Family Foundation in support of families & children in British Columbia

September 17, 2014

Deserving Of Every Ounce Of Respect

By: Chris Lomon

Sheldon Souray & Francois Beauchemin are just two of the players who have called Saku Koivu a teammate and a friend

September 16, 2014

Karlsson Looks To Fulfill Sens Fortunes

By: Chris Lomon

Star defenceman feeling 100% healthy and excited to lead the way for the Senators this season

September 12, 2014

2015 WINTER CLASSIC BETWEEN THE WASHINGTON CAPITALS AND CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS ON JAN. 1 TO BE HELD AT NATIONALS PARK

By: NHLPA Staff

Capitals Set to Unveil Special NHL Winter Classic Uniforms During Media Event Planned for Tuesday, Sept. 23, at the Ballpark

September 10, 2014

SAKU KOIVU RETIRES FROM NHL AFTER 18 SEASONS

By: NHLPA Staff

Finnish native is a veteran of 1,124 NHL games and a four-time Olympian

September 10, 2014

NHL® and NHLPA Partner with EverFi to Launch Future Goals™ Digital Education Program

By: NHLPA Staff

The multiyear, multimillion-dollar program will use hockey to train one million students in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) skills.

September 9, 2014

Bartkowski A Big Plus On Bruins' Blueline

By: Chris Lomon

When asked about one of the impressive stats he put up last season, Matt Bartkowski chuckled and downplayed the number. But, the number found in his plus-minus category is anything but a laughing matter.

September 8, 2014

NHL® and NHLPA to Announce Joint Education Initiative

By: NHLPA Staff

On Tuesday, September 9, the NHL together with the NHLPA will announce a major North American digital education initiative.

September 5, 2014

Offseason Adventures of NHL Players

By: Catherine Faas

A look at what NHLPA members have been up to over the course of the summer.

September 5, 2014

Ready For Some Football

By: Chris Lomon

With the NFL season getting underway NHLPA members share with us their love of football and who they’re picking in 2014-15

September 4, 2014

The Way They Worked

By: Chris Lomon

NHLPA members discuss the impact their parents and grandparents had on their work ethic

September 1, 2014

Saad Glad to Make a Difference

By: Chris Lomon

Brandon Saad’s team-first attitude extends well beyond his contributions on the ice.

August 29, 2014

A Sochi Silver Lining

By: NHLPA Staff

After a six-month wait, Nicklas Backstrom finally received his silver medal from the Sochi Olympics on Thursday.

August 28, 2014