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OLYMPIC SKILL RUNS DEEP IN THE KESSEL FAMILY

By: NHLPA Staff

Phil and Amanda Kessel make Winter Olympics history by competing as brother and sister in the same Olympic Games.

February 20, 2014

Players Thoughts On Competing At The Olympics

By: NHLPA Staff

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.

February 19, 2014

NHL Players Share Their Favourite Olympic Hockey Jerseys

By: NHLPA Staff

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.

February 19, 2014

SELANNE AN OLYMPIC IRONMAN

By: NHLPA Staff

43-year-old Selanne is once again donning the colours of Finland at the Winter Olympic Games in Sochi.

February 19, 2014

Brotherly Love

By: NHLPA Staff

When it comes to Olympic brother acts, Jonathan Ericsson and his brother, Jimmie, are ready to give Team Sweden a solid one-two punch.

February 19, 2014

Slovenian Superstar!

By: NHLPA Staff

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.

February 19, 2014

Friends Facing Off

By: NHLPA Staff

What could cause two former NHL teammates to each jokingly tell the other, ‘keep your head up’?

February 18, 2014

JAGR AN AGELESS WONDER

By: NHLPA Staff

With the 2014 Sochi Olympic hockey tournament in full-swing, Jaromir Jagr is showing that he is still one of the top players in the world.

February 18, 2014

Tatar Is Motivated In Sochi

By: NHLPA Staff

When Tomas Tatar slips on his Team Slovakia jersey at the Winter Olympics, he has no shortage of inspiration, especially from a late countryman.

February 18, 2014

The Latvian Locomotive

By: NHLPA Staff

A beloved figure in his home of Latvia, a country that never sleeps when Zemgus Girgensons is playing the game.

February 18, 2014

Snow Day With Scott Hartnell

By: NHLPA Staff

NHLPA Insider Scott Hartnell spends a "Snow day" in Philadelphia with two special house guests.

February 17, 2014

A Valentine's Day Engagement

By: NHLPA Staff

Bobby Ryan and Cory Conacher set the bar high when it comes to Valentine's Day gifts

February 14, 2014

Martin Finally Fulfilling His Olympic Dream

By: Chris Lomon

Injuries have kept Paul Martin from wearing the USA sweater in the past, but the rearguard is ready to go for the Sochi Games.

February 13, 2014

Olympic Memories with Lundqvist, Kesler & Backes

By: Ryan Parker

Before becoming Olympians themselves, Henrik Lundqvist, Ryan Kesler, and David Backes took in the games as fans.

February 10, 2014

The Players' Olympic Picks

By: NHLPA Staff

The players suiting-up in Sochi tell us what other Olympic events they’ll be following in Russia.

February 7, 2014

Regehr Works His Way To 1,000

By: Chris Lomon

Robyn Regehr has used a strong work-ethic and dedication to reach 1,000 NHL games played

February 5, 2014

The King Reigns Outdoors

By: Chris Lomon

Henrik Lundqvist adds another outdoor win to his resume after sweeping the recent Stadium Series contests

February 1, 2014

Nominate Your Community for Kraft Hockeyville 2014

By: Catherine Faas

Don’t miss out on your community’s chance to nominate your community to win $100K in arena upgrades and the opportunity to host an NHL pre-season game.

January 31, 2014

JAY PANDOLFO RETIRES AFTER 15 NHL SEASONS

By: NHLPA Staff

Two-time Stanley Cup champion Jay Pandolfo announced his retirement from the NHL today after 15 NHL season and 899 career games.

January 30, 2014

NHLPA Reps Speak At Canadian Sport For Life Conference

By: NHLPA Staff

On Wednesday, Rob Zamuner and Mathieu Schneider were the opening speakers to kick off the Canadian Sport for Life (CS4L) Summit in Ottawa to discuss improving the quality of sport and physical activity in Canada.

January 29, 2014