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NHLPA Goals & Dreams donates 20 sets of hockey equipment to Hockey PEI

By: NHLPA Media Release

The donation, courtesy of Anaheim Ducks foward and PEI native, Ross Johnston, will help more children in the community get on the ice.

November 5, 2024

Achievement appears genetic in competitive Cotter family bloodline

By: Chris Lomon

Off to a hot start with the New Jersey Devils, Paul Cotter is just one of many accomplished athletes in his family.

November 4, 2024

Vancouver Canucks winger Dakota Joshua 'feeling good' after cancer treatment

By: Canadian Press

The Vancouver Canucks winger knew something was wrong, but hearing the doctor's diagnosis of testicular cancer was scary.

November 1, 2024

NHLPA Goals & Dreams and Aleksander Barkov donate $20,000 in hockey equipment to Tappara Ry in Finland

By: NHLPA Media Release

The donation will be recognized at the 2024 NHL Global Series Finland this weekend in Tampere.

November 1, 2024

Calgary Flames captain Mikael Backlund reflects on joining NHL's 1,000-game club

By: Canadian Press

That means hitting the 1,219 currently held by former captain Jarome Iginla. Backlund is on his way after reaching 1,000.

November 1, 2024

Sharks acquire defenseman Timothy Liljegren in a trade with the Maple Leafs

By: Canadian Press

The San Jose Sharks have acquired defenseman Timothy Liljegren from the Toronto Maple Leafs.

October 30, 2024

Duchene adds Finland to growing international hockey resume

By: Chris Lomon

Headed to his third NHL Global Series, Dallas Stars forward Matt Duchene looks forward to exploring Finland and taking on the Florida Panthers.

October 30, 2024

Player Q&A | Nick Suzuki

Is that Montreal Canadiens captain, Nick Suzuki? Or is it one of the stars of the Twilight franchise? You decide.

October 29, 2024

Bennett helping to set up fur-ever homes for every goal scored

By: Chris Lomon

Sam Bennett and his fiancée, Zoe, have launched their Benny’s Buddies campaign in conjunction with the Humane Society of Broward County.

October 28, 2024

Maple Leafs re-sign defenceman McCabe to five-year contract

By: Canadian Press

The Toronto Maple Leafs have re-signed defenceman Jake McCabe to a five-year contract, the club announced Monday.

October 28, 2024

Brendan Smith sparks unity and community in honouring his late grandparents

By: Chris Lomon

After losing both his grandmother and grandfather to breast cancer, Dallas Stars blueliner Brendan Smith knows first-hand what sharing stories like theirs means.

October 24, 2024

Tickets to the 4 Nations Face-Off go on sale next week

By: NHL/NHLPA Media Release

Tickets will be available for purchase on Tuesday, Oct. 29 at 10 a.m. ET for the four games in Montreal, and on Wednesday, Oct. 30 at 10 a.m. ET for the three games being played in Boston.

October 23, 2024

Personal touches on Woll’s latest mask design highlighted through Apple campaign

By: Chris Lomon

Joseph Woll was one of seven NHL netminders who created new mask designs for the 2024-25 NHL season with the help of Apple though the Made on iPad campaign.

October 22, 2024

NHL, NHLPA announce year-long Hockey Fights Cancer initiative powered by the V Foundation for Cancer Research presented by AstraZeneca

Hockey Fights Cancer returns with all 32 NHL teams in action as part of ESPN’s Frozen Frenzy.

October 21, 2024

Dallas Stars sign goalie Jake Oettinger to an 8-year, $66 million extension

By: Canadian Press

Oettinger signed an eight-year extension worth $66 million on Thursday — the exact terms and money of the contract fellow American Jeremy Swayman signed with the Boston Bruins earlier this month.

October 17, 2024

Gourde carves out time for unique off-ice hobby

By: Chris Lomon

When he’s not flying up the wing for the Seattle Kraken, Yanni Gourde can be found perfecting his woodworking craft.

October 17, 2024

Penguins captain Sidney Crosby reaches 1,600 regular-season points milestone

By: Canadian Press

Crosby recorded the secondary assist on Bryan Rust’s power-play goal at 11:01 of the first period in Wednesday's game against the Buffalo Sabres.

October 16, 2024

O’Brien brings token Spicy Tuna spark to Utah

By: Chris Lomon

Affectionately known as Spicy Tuna, Utah Hockey Club forward Liam O’Brien brings his blue-collar game to the NHL’s newest fanbase.

October 9, 2024

Senators sign goalie Ullmark to four-year contract extension worth $33 million

By: Canadian Press

The contract with the 2023 Vezina Trophy winner, which was announced by the team the day before its season opener against the Florida Panthers, has an average annual value of $8.25 million.

October 9, 2024

Panthers and 2-time Cup winner Carter Verhaeghe agree on 8-year contract extension

By: Canadian Press

Verhaeghe and the Panthers have agreed on an eight-year, $56 million contract extension, the deal getting announced shortly after the Stanley Cup champions opened their season by beating the Boston Bruins 6-4 on Tuesday night.

October 8, 2024