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OTTAWA TRAGEDY – NHLPA Members React

By: NHLPA Staff

The eyes of the world are on the city of Ottawa today following a harrowing situation involving one or more armed gunmen attacking members of the Canadian Armed Forces and moving on to the Canadian Parliament buildings.

October 22, 2014

A Fresh Start For Simon Gagne

By: Chris Lomon

After a year away from the NHL, Simon Gagne is back with Boston & embracing the opportunity

October 22, 2014

ANNUAL HOCKEY FIGHTS CANCER AWARENESS CAMPAIGN BEGINS OCT. 20

By: NHLPA Staff

The joint initiative between the NHL and the NHLPA returns for its 16th season.

October 20, 2014

All In This Together

By: Chris Lomon

Brooks Laich and the Capitals have an ‘all-for-one’ mentality as they chase success in 2014-15

October 16, 2014

Back In Black & Gold

By: Chris Lomon

After battling a serious back injury last season, Chris Kelly is fired up to be back with the Bruins

October 10, 2014

Player Tweets of the Week: The Start of the 2014-15 NHL Season

By: Catherine Faas, Ryan Parker

The 2014-15 NHL season got underway on Wednesday night and Players around the league took to Twitter to share their excitement.

October 9, 2014

Girgensons Feeling The Love

By: Chris Lomon

Zemgus Girgensons enjoys the rabid support of fans in both Buffalo & his native Latvia

October 7, 2014

NHL TO ADOPT MODIFICATION TO FACE-OFF CIRCLE HASH MARKS FOR 2014-15 SEASON

By: NHLPA Staff

The NHLPA and the NHL announced a modification to the rule that governs Face-off Spots and Circles (Rule 1.9) on Monday, a move that will see the hash marks in the end zone circles move from three feet apart to five feet, seven inches apart.

October 6, 2014

A New Chapter For Hiller

By: Chris Lomon

After becoming a father for the first time this summer, the Swiss goaltender is now focusing on his job between the pipes in Calgary

October 2, 2014

Applying Some Fatherly Advice

By: Chris Lomon

Jordan Eberle still hears his dad’s words of wisdom and encouragement even as a bona-fide NHL star

September 30, 2014

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