Player Features

Nash Putting Things In Perspective

By: Chris Lomon

Scoring goals and becoming a father, Rick Nash is having an incredible season both on and off the ice in New York

February 6, 2015

Wilson Becoming A Peak Performer

By: Chris Lomon

Colin Wilson has elevated his play this season and the Nashville Predators are reaping the rewards

February 4, 2015

'Big Stride' Hoffman

By: Chris Lomon

One of the fastest skaters in the NHL is hitting his stride with the Ottawa Senators in 2014-15

January 28, 2015

Grabner Back For The Islanders

By: Chris Lomon

After battling through injuries this season, Michael Grabner is excited about what’s to come for the Islanders

January 26, 2015

All-Star Nod A Huge Honour For Foligno

By: Chris Lomon

Nick Foligno has great memories of previous All-Star games & he is now primed to make some of his own in Columbus

January 22, 2015

Wingels Has Fond Memories of Wilmette

By: Chris Lomon

Tommy Wingels developed his hockey skills in the hometown he shares with Bill Murray & Charlton Heston

January 21, 2015

Wilson Makes An Impact In Washington

By: Chris Lomon

Tom Wilson works to bring energy & create space every time he takes the ice

January 15, 2015

NICK FOLIGNO, JONATHAN TOEWS NAMED CAPTAINS FOR 2015 NHL ALL-STAR WEEKEND

By: NHL media release

Drew Doughty, Patrick Kane, Ryan Getzlaf and Rick Nash to serve as Assistant Captains

January 14, 2015

A Night Under The Stars in Calgary

By: Chris Lomon

Matt and Katie Stajan hosted a deeply personal fundraiser in memory of their late son Emerson to benefit the NICU at Calgary Foothills Medical Centre

January 13, 2015

Ekblad Is Exceeding Expectations

By: Chris Lomon

Elite-level talent & a strong support system of family, friends & teammates are making Aaron Ekblad’s NHL transition a successful one

January 7, 2015

The Players React To The World Junior Tournament

By: Ryan Parker

NHL Players weigh-in on social media as the IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship wrapped-up in Toronto on Monday night

January 6, 2015

With A Little Help From His Friends

By: NHLPA Staff

Andrew Ladd uses the things he has learned from other leaders in his career to help shape his captaincy in Winnipeg

January 5, 2015

Brouwer Closes The Classic In Style

By: Chris Lomon

With his parents in attendance & playing against his former team, Troy Brouwer made the 2015 Winter Classic one for his personal record book

January 2, 2015

Excited To Take It Outdoors

By: Chris Lomon

The Players on both the Blackhawks & Capitals are eager to share the Winter Classic with family, friends & teammates

December 30, 2014

It’s A Small Holiday World

By: NHLPA Staff

Players from around the globe share with us their holiday routines and traditions.

December 23, 2014

VIDEO: Player Holiday Traditions

By: NHLPA Staff

The holiday season is a time of gathering with family and friends and taking part in routines and traditions that make it such a special time of year.

December 23, 2014

Giving The Gift Of Hearing

By: Chris Lomon

David & Kelly Backes traveled to Kenya this past summer with Starkey Hearing Foundation to help bring the gift of hearing to people in the African country

December 22, 2014

This or That: Holiday Edition

By: NHLPA Staff

The holiday season is a joyous time of family, friends, food and revelry.

December 19, 2014

Derek Stepan Is A Hometown Boy

By: Chris Lomon

Though his NHL career sees him on the marquee in New York City, Derek’s heart is still in Hastings, Minnesota

December 17, 2014

‘Hero the Hero’ An Uplifting Story

By: Chris Lomon

Matt Carkner is proud to play a role in helping his wife Kary & sister-in-law Pam bring their children’s book to life

December 12, 2014