Media Releases
NHLPA Executive Director Don Fehr on the Passing of Ted Lindsay
The NHLPA released the following statement from Executive Director Don Fehr regarding the passing of Ted Lindsay.
Ted Lindsay: 1925-2019
It is with profound sadness that the NHLPA learns of the passing of Ted Lindsay, at the age of 93.
Inauguration Of A Fifth Senators Skating Rink In Gatineau
The SENS Rink at parc Saint-Gerard is a perfect example of the positive impact of the Industry Growth Fund
NHLPA and NHL celebrate Black History Month, HIFE
Stories of players and pioneers will be highlighted throughout February with original programming daily online and on social, and specialty programming on NHL Network.
Antoine Vermette retires after 14 NHL seasons
Antoine Vermette has announced his retirement today from the National Hockey League (NHL) following 14 seasons.
Watson placed in Stage Two of NHL/NHLPA SABH
Austin Watson has been placed in Stage Two of the Substance Abuse and Behavioral Health Program (SABH) of the NHL and NHLPA for treatment related exclusively to his ongoing issues with alcohol abuse.
UHL, NHLPA announce All-Star Hero campaign winners
The UHL and NHLPA have announced the winners of the All-Star Hero campaign, which recognizes military personnel and their families for their services through the players’ NHLPA Goals & Dreams fund.
NHLPA And NHL agree to multi-year deal with Upper Deck
The NHLPA and NHL have agreed to multi-year exclusive trading card licenses with the Upper Deck Company.
CWHL continues partnership with NHLPA
Beginning this weekend as the CWHL schedule resumes, every CWHL player jersey will be outfitted with an official NHLPA patch.
Kraft Hockeyville USA Returns For 2019
Nominations are open to name one U.S. community Kraft Hockeyville™ USA 2019.
UHL, NHLPA announce All-Star Hero campaign
The UHL and NHLPA through the Goals & Dreams fund have announced the launch of the All-Star Hero campaign to recognize military personnel and their families for their services.
NHLPA, Kids Help Phone announce three-year partnership
The scope of collaboration includes community engagement, education for Canadian youth as well as philanthropic support.
20th annual Hockey Fights Cancer begins today
Hockey Fights Cancer will feature special events, observances, and stories from people around the hockey community.
Remembrance Day Poppy Goes Digital
The NHLPA is proud to support the Royal Canadian Legion’s digital Poppy campaign. Go to www.MyPoppy.ca to take part.
NHLPA statement on reduction of Austin Watson suspension
The NHLPA issued the following statement this evening regarding the impartial arbitrator’s decision to reduce Nashville Predators forward Austin Watson’s suspension from 27 to 18 NHL games.
NHL and NHLPA statement on Austin Watson suspension
The NHLPA and NHL announced today that Nashville Predators’ forward Austin Watson’s 27-game suspension has been reduced to a suspension covering the first 18 games of the 2018-19 regular season.
Sonnet Insurance and NHLPA team up
Sonnet’s partnership throughout the 2018-19 NHL season will show a new side of fans’ favourite players.
Statement From Nate Schmidt
The National Hockey League Players’ Association is releasing the following statement at the request of Nate Schmidt.
Western announces completion of $3 million NHLPA Challenge
Western University announced today the successful completion of the NHLPA Challenge in support of concussion research.
Burrows retires after 13 NHL seasons
Forward Alexandre Burrows’ playing career has come to an end, following 13 seasons in the National Hockey League.