Media Releases

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

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

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

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

2015 WINTER CLASSIC BETWEEN THE WASHINGTON CAPITALS AND CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS ON JAN. 1 TO BE HELD AT NATIONALS PARK

By: NHLPA Staff

Capitals Set to Unveil Special NHL Winter Classic Uniforms During Media Event Planned for Tuesday, Sept. 23, at the Ballpark

September 10, 2014

SAKU KOIVU RETIRES FROM NHL AFTER 18 SEASONS

By: NHLPA Staff

Finnish native is a veteran of 1,124 NHL games and a four-time Olympian

September 10, 2014

MEDIA ADVISORY: 2014 NHLPA ROOKIE SHOWCASE

By: NHLPA Staff

Thirty-two of the top NHL® prospects/rookies will gather in Toronto at the Mattamy Athletic Centre (site of the former Maple Leaf Gardens) on Saturday, August 23rd for the 2014 NHLPA Rookie Showcase.

August 12, 2014

2015 COORS LIGHT NHL STADIUM SERIES™ GAME TO FEATURE SAN JOSE SHARKS AND LOS ANGELES KINGS AT LEVI’S® STADIUM

By: Media Release

August 6, 2014

20 PLAYERS ELECT SALARY ARBITRATION

By: NHLPA Staff

20 NHLPA members have elected salary arbitration.

July 31, 2014

SMASHFEST HOSTED BY DOMINIC MOORE RAISES $140,000 FOR RESEARCH INTO CONCUSSIONS AND RARE CANCERS

By: NHLPA Staff

Third annual charity Ping-Pong event, held in downtown Toronto, included 23 current and former NHL players

July 25, 2014

Smashfest: Dominic Moore & Many NHL Players to Participate In Charity Ping-Pong Event on July 24th in Toronto

By: NHLPA Staff

Third annual fundraiser hosted by Dominic Moore to feature NHL players showcasing their Ping-Pong talents while raising money for concussion research and the Katie Moore Foundation

July 9, 2014

NHLPA, NHL ANNOUNCE TEAM PAYROLL RANGE FOR 2014-15

By: NHLPA Staff

The National Hockey League and the National Hockey League Players’ Association announced today that the Team Payroll Range for the 2014-15 League Year has been established.

June 27, 2014

SIDNEY CROSBY SELECTED AS THE 2013-14 TED LINDSAY AWARD RECIPIENT

By: NHLPA Staff

Sidney Crosby receives “Most Outstanding Player” award for third time.

June 24, 2014

EA SPORTS ANNOUNCE PATRICE BERGERON AS FAN-SELECTED NHL 15 COVER ATHLETE

By: NHLPA Staff

Boston Bruins forward selected to lead new generation of hockey viideogames after more than 10 million fan votes.

June 24, 2014

EA Sports NHL 15 Ushers In A New Generation Of Hockey Videogames This September

By: NHLPA Staff

Electronic Arts Inc. today announced that EA SPORTS NHL® 15 will kick off a new generation of hockey videogames, skating into retailers on September 9, 2014 in North America and September 12, 2014 in Europe.

June 9, 2014

Carcillo Requests Review

By: NHLPA Staff

The New York Rangers forward has requested that NHL Commissioner, Gary Bettman review the 10-game suspension imposed following his penalty for physical abuse of an official

May 24, 2014

STATEMENT FROM ZENON KONOPKA

By: Statement - Zenon Konopka

Buffalo Sabres forward Zenon Konopka released a statement following his suspension for violation of the NHL/NHLPA Performance Enhancing Substances Program.

May 15, 2014

EA SPORTS NHL 15 STARTS A NEW GENERATION OF HOCKEY VIDEOGAMES THIS FALL

By: NHLPA Staff

Fans Decide the Face of NHL 15 with the Cover Vote Starting Today on NHL.com

May 5, 2014

TOM POTI ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT AFTER 14 NHL SEASONS

By: NHLPA Staff

Poti, an All-Star defenceman and Olympic silver medalist, played in 824 career NHL games with the Oilers, Rangers, Islanders and Capitals

May 1, 2014

PGA TOUR CANADA ANNOUNCES STAAL FAMILY FOUNDATION AS TITLE SPONSOR FOR THUNDER BAY EVENT

By: PGA Tour Canada

Inaugural Staal Foundation Open Presented by TBayTel To Be Played At Whitewater Golf Club, July 14-20, 2014

March 24, 2014