Recent News
Westgarth a “Hockey Nerd”
A self-confessed “hockey nerd,” Kevin Westgarth’s knowledge of the game extends far beyond the hockey arena
NHLPA Supports Stirling-Rawdon Minor Hockey
The NHLPA is pleased to announce it will honour its commitment to hockey fans in Stirling-Rawdon, Ontario, and will proudly participate in the Stirling Minor Hockey NHLPA Day
Coming Together For One Purpose
He’s one of the game’s emerging young stars, a player who feels right at home in his home away from home
Between The Bluelines with Dan Hamhuis
The Canucks d-man chats about the beauty of B.C., the father-son hockey bond & suiting up for the Canucks
NHLPA Statement from Don Fehr re: NHL Game Cancellations
Don Fehr, National Hockey League Players’ Association Executive Director, released a statement regarding today’s decision by the NHL to cancel games through October 24, 2012
NHLPA Plays Road Hockey to Conquer Cancer
On Saturday, September 29th, a team of NHLPA staff participated in the second annual Road Hockey to Conquer Cancer (RHCC) tournament, which is the largest road hockey fundraising event of its kind
NHLPA Hockey Gear Presents: Avant Garage with Logan Couture
to put his aim to the test.
Player of the Week - Tomas Plekanec
Known as one of the best faceoff-men in the business, his offensive abilities are complimented by his penalty killing and defensive zone presence, making him a great asset to any team he suits up for
Hamhuis Family Donates $100,000 to Ronald McDonald House BC
Dan and Sarah Hamhuis have generously donated $100,000 to help build a new Ronald McDonald House in BC
What John Tavares Learned Along The Way
Former #1 NHL draft pick and now NHL All-Star John Tavares reflects on his hockey journey from skating in his backyard with fellow NHL-er Sam Gagner as kids to being drafted into the league in 2009.
Mathieu Darche and Brian Campbell on Improving as Part of a Team
NHL stars Mathieu Darche and Brian Campbell know that making a team doesn't mean you stop improving.
Constant Communication the Key for Dan Winnik
Dan Winnik gives some insight into the importance of the link between the NHLPA staff & the Players during the CBA process
A message from Players to Fans
David Backes, Sidney Crosby, Gabriel Landeskog, James Reimer and Jonathan Toews speak on behalf of NHLPA members in response to the NHL Owners Lockout.
Marc-André Fleury - 2012 NHLPA Meetings
At a recent NHLPA Player Meeting, we spoke to Marc-André Fleury about who his biggest hockey hero is, how lucky he feels to have landed in Pittsburgh, and how playing the game for fans still gives him goosebumps.
CBA Myths Vs. Facts
Setting the record straight and addressing some of the most common CBA myths
A Key Gathering
Sense of unity strong as close to 300 players meet in New York for CBA meetings
Patrice Bergeron - 2012 NHLPA Meetings
We chatted with Triple Gold Club member Patrice Bergeron at an NHLPA meeting about what it was like to score in game 7 and win The Stanley Cup with the Boston Bruins, and how he's dreamed of the moments he's experienced in his career since he was a kid.
Players in Attendance for NYC Player Meetings
A list of all players in attendance for the Executive Board and Negotiation Committee meetings in New York this week.
Paul Bissonnette - 2012 NHLPA Player Meetings
We caught up with Paul Bissonnette at a Player Meeting and discussed a few of his NHL career firsts, which defensemen he looked up to when he was younger, and what he loves the most about playing the game.
Max Talbot - 2012 NHLPA Player Meetings
We caught up with Max Talbot at a Player Meeting and discussed the unlikely circumstances of his first NHL goal and other memorable moments from his career.