Recent News
NHLPA STATEMENTS RE: IOC RULING
The National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) released the following statements from Executive Director Don Fehr and Team Sweden forward Nicklas Backstrom regarding today’s decision by the IOC
Record Breaking Rookie
Nathan MacKinnon is making an impact in Colorado & recently broke an NHL rookie record held by Wayne Gretzky
#ThePlayers Show Support for Rich Peverley
The Players took to Twitter to send their well wishes to fellow player, Rich Peverley, following his medical issue on Monday evening.
Monahan Making An Impact
Just 55 games into his big-league career, Sean Monahan has made an impact in the NHL.
Top Player Tweets of the Week: Trade Deadline Edition
This week’s top player tweets focus on the comings and goings of Trade Deadline Day 2014.
Two Captains Trade Places
Two of the game's most respected leaders, Martin St. Louis and Ryan Callahan, made headlines across the sporting world on Wednesday, when the two captains were traded for one another.
Trade Deadline: The Unseen Impact
20-year NHL veteran Mathieu Schneider gives some insight into how the trade deadline affects players in ways that most hockey fans never see
Toews and Sharp Jumpstart the 'Hawks at Soldier Field
Might as well jump - Jonathan Toews and Patrick Sharp were as good as gold (again) at Soldier Field.
Jonathan Toews Grants Nicholas’ Make-A-Wish Dream
Jonathan Toews makes a wish come true for 4-year-old Nicholas Skretkowski from Milton, ON.
Vlasic Has Gold, Sets Sights on Silver
After proudly representing Canada at the Olympics, Marc-Edouard Vlasic is now focused on Stanley Cup success in San Jose
NHLPA Agrees to Multi-Year Exclusive Trading Card License with The Upper Deck Company
The National Hockey League (NHL) and the National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) announced today that each have agreed to terms with The Upper Deck Company on multi-year agreements to be the exclusive licensed manufacturer of NHL Trading Cards, beginning with the 2014-15 season.
Stajan & Cammalleri Launch ‘Best Buddies Canada’ PSA
On February 26th, Matt Stajan, centreman for the Calgary Flames, played a part in helping launch a national public service announcement for Best Buddies Canada, at Bishop O’Byrne High School (BOBHS) in Calgary, Alberta.
NHLPA and Verizon Launch New Video Series
NHL Players the focus of this new behind the scenes/lifestyle video series
ADOPTING THE STRAY DOGS OF SOCHI
In true Olympic spirit, a number of player and their families have come together to help take care of Russian stray dogs.
OLYMPIC SKILL RUNS DEEP IN THE KESSEL FAMILY
Phil and Amanda Kessel make Winter Olympics history by competing as brother and sister in the same Olympic Games.
Players Thoughts On Competing At The Olympics
Sidney Crosby, Ryan Getzlaf, Henrik Lundqvist, Ryan Kesler, and David Backes describe how it felt to represent their countries in past Olympic Games and how they're feeling heading into Sochi.
NHL Players Share Their Favourite Olympic Hockey Jerseys
Matt Duchene, Ryan Kesler, Shea Weber, Ryan Getzlaf, Jimmy Howard, David Backes, and Patrick Sharp share their favourite Olympic jersey designs from past Olympic Games.
SELANNE AN OLYMPIC IRONMAN
43-year-old Selanne is once again donning the colours of Finland at the Winter Olympic Games in Sochi.
Brotherly Love
When it comes to Olympic brother acts, Jonathan Ericsson and his brother, Jimmie, are ready to give Team Sweden a solid one-two punch.
Slovenian Superstar!
He is a national hero in his native Slovenia, an athlete who is loved by young and old. The feeling is more than mutual for Anze Kopitar.