Media Releases

Panthers, Lightning, NHL, & NHLPA Build Homes Affected By Hurricane Irma in Partnership With Habitat for Humanity

By: NHLPA Staff

In September, 2017 the Lightning, Panthers, NHL and NHLPA announced a joint donation of $2.7 million for hurricane relief to those affected across the state of Florida.

January 16, 2018

Kraft Hockeyville USA Is Back For Its Fourth Year

By: Press Release

THE NHL and NHLPA to rally the most spirited hockey communities nationwide. Nominations are open to name one U.S. community “Kraft Hockeyville™ USA 2018”. Kraft Heinz will award winning community the opportunity to host an NHL Pre-Season Game and $150,000 in rink upgrades.

January 3, 2018

Montreal Canadiens Children’s Foundation inaugurates ninth outdoor rink

By: Montreal Canadiens Staff

The Montreal Canadiens Children’s Foundation has inaugurated its ninth BLEU BLANC BOUGE outdoor rink in Ahuntsic-Cartierville.

December 13, 2017

NHL, NHLPA UNVEIL HOCKEY’S DECLARATION OF PRINCIPLES

By: NHL

Hockey stakeholders globally pledge to develop, promote and support positive changes in the sport’s culture.

September 5, 2017

NHL AND NHLPA DONATE $200,000 TO HARVEY FLOODING RELIEF

By: NHLPA Staff

The NHLPA and NHL today announced a donation of $200,000 to the American Red Cross and Habitat for Humanity in support of relief efforts in Houston, Texas, and the surrounding areas.

August 30, 2017

Salary Arbitration Schedule

By: NHLPA Staff

Arbitration hearings are being held in Toronto from July 20 to August 4, 2017.

August 2, 2017

NHLPA and NHL Announce NCAA Feasibility Study

By: NHLPA Staff

The NHLPA and NHL announced today they will partner with the University of Illinois to evaluate the possible addition of hockey as a varsity sport to grow the game of hockey in North America through NCAA Division I programs.

June 23, 2017

Connor McDavid Selected as 2016-17 Ted Lindsay Award Recipient

By: NHLPA Staff

The National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) announced today that Connor McDavid of the Edmonton Oilers is the recipient of the 2016-17 Ted Lindsay Award after garnering the most votes from his fellow players for his exceptional season. McDavid is the third player ever to receive Award before age of 21.

June 21, 2017

NHL AND ADIDAS UNVEIL NEW UNIFORMS FOR 2017-18 SEASON

By: NHLPA Staff

The NHL and adidas today unveiled the new ADIZERO Authentic NHL jerseys and uniforms for all 31 NHL teams that will make their on-ice debut with the 2017-18 season.

June 20, 2017

Dominic Moore to Host Sixth Annual Smashfest® July 20 in Toronto

By: NHLPA Staff

Charity Ping-Pong Challenge supported by the NHLPA raises funds for concussion & rare cancer research.

June 7, 2017

RANGERS & SABRES FEATURED IN 2018 BRIDGESTONE NHL WINTER CLASSIC

By: NHLPA Staff

Zuccarello McDonagh & Lundqvist face-off with Eichel, O'Reilly & Ristolainen the 10th Anniversary of the New Year’s Day Game

May 9, 2017

NHLPA ANNOUNCES FINALISTS FOR 2016-17 TED LINDSAY AWARD

By: NHLPA Staff

Burns, Crosby and McDavid were voted "Most Outstanding Player" finalists by fellow players.

May 2, 2017

Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania Wins Title of Kraft Hockeyville™ USA

By: NHLPA Staff

Community Wins $150,000 in Arena Upgrades and Opportunity to Host an NHLvPittsburgh Penguins and St. Louis Blues Pre-Season Game Broadcast on NBCSN

April 29, 2017

UPPER DECK ANNOUNCES FIRST SERIES OF NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE PLAYERS’ ASSOCIATION LIMITED-EDITION COINS

By: NHLPA Staff

The New Line of Numismatic Coins, Including Silver and Gold, Features 20 Current and Former Professional Hockey Players, Comes in Four High-Quality Finishes

April 4, 2017

NHL SIGNS MULTI-YEAR DEAL WITH BLOOMAGE INTERNATIONAL TO PLAY FIRST-EVER PRESEASON GAMES IN CHINA

By: NHLPA Staff

Los Angeles Kings and Vancouver Canucks to face-off on Sept. 21 and Sept. 23 in Shanghai and Beijing.

March 29, 2017

2017 SAP NHL GLOBAL SERIES TO FEATURE 2 REGULAR-SEASON GAMES IN STOCKHOLM

By: NHLPA Staff

Colorado Avalanche and Ottawa Senators to face off in pair of matchups on Nov. 10 and Nov. 11 in Sweden’s capital.

March 24, 2017

Martin Havlat retires after 14 NHL seasons

By: NHLPA Staff

Martin Havlat has announced his retirement today from the NHL, following 14 seasons. The two-time NHL All-Star played in 790 regular season games.

February 8, 2017

HOCKEY IS FOR EVERYONE MONTH BEGINS TODAY

By: NHLPA Staff

Campaign will celebrate diversity, inclusion initiatives every day this month.

February 1, 2017

Bruins legend Milt Schmidt passes away

By: Canadian Press

Milt Schmidt, the hockey hall of famer who led Boston to two Stanley Cup championships as the centre of the "Kraut Line," served Canada in World War II and returned to the NHL to win its MVP award and two more titles as the Bruins general manager, died on Wednesday, the team said.

January 5, 2017

David Legwand retires after 16 NHL seasons

By: NHLPA Staff

David Legwand announced his retirement today from the NHL following 16 NHL seasons. The forward was selected second overall by the Nashville Predators, making him the first draft pick in franchise history.

December 22, 2016