Giving Back

Connor McDavid Visits Terminally Ill Super Fan

By: Catherine Faas

The Edmonton Oilers captain helped 10-year-old Rheanna Trepanier cross an item off her bucket list ahead of the holiday season.

November 30, 2016

Lindros helps raise $330,000 for Easter Seals

By: Chris Lomon

Wearing an orange toque, orange hockey jersey, shorts and flip-flops, Lindros beams as he looks out on the ice as two of the teams taking part in the charity hockey event that bears his name battle for control of the puck off the opening face-off.

November 11, 2016

Respect For the Uniform

By: Chris Lomon

NHL Players like Brent Burns, Charlie Coyle, Matt Hendricks & Nate Schmidt talk about their respect and admiration for the people who protect our freedom.

November 10, 2016

TOEWS PROMOTES HEALTHY LIVING

By: Ryan Parker

Blackhawks captain working to encourage school children to learn about growing and eating fruits and vegetables

November 7, 2016

ANNUAL HOCKEY FIGHTS CANCER CAMPAIGN NOW UNDERWAY

By: NHLPA Staff

Hockey Fights Cancer™, a joint initiative founded by the NHL and NHLPA, begins with programming and Club participation October 24 and runs until November 18.

October 24, 2016

NHLPA, NHL LAUNCH CORE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

By: NHLPA Staff

The NHL and NHLPA today announced the launch of the NHL/NHLPA Core Development Program. Core Development Program (CDP) aims to help NHL Players become better professionals both on and off of the ice.

October 20, 2016

The Foligno Family's million dollar difference-maker

By: Chris Lomon

“It's an incredible feeling," said Nick Foligno. "We've thought about what we could do to give back for a while and this just felt right.”

October 17, 2016

His foundation is thriving, but Shawn Thornton wants to do more

By: Chris Lomon

Hundreds of hospital visits, an unwavering commitment to community and a foundation established in 2013 that bears his name – the 39-year-old is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of others.

October 11, 2016

Kraft Hockeyville Lands in Lumby

By: Nadia Vocaturo

Another successful Kraft Hockeyville is in the books after the Los Angeles Kings and Edmonton Oilers descended on Lumby, British Columbia.

October 3, 2016

Callahan Foundation helps families affected by pediatric cancer

By: Chris Lomon

When it comes to creating a solid foundation, Ryan and Kyla Callahan are more than happy to work overtime in achieving a shared goal.

September 20, 2016

NHLPA opens Jersey Vault for SickKids

By: NHLPA Staff

The NHLPA has released over 200 game-worn jerseys from All-Star Games, Winter Classics, Olympics & World Cup available online in support of SickKids Hospital.

September 1, 2016

Mitchell and Hamhuis commit to environment as new owners of Tofino marina

By: Chris Lomon

Proud British Columbia boys Dan Hamhuis, Willie Mitchell, and business partner Andrew Purdey are the proud new owners of a 63-room Marina West Motel on a four-acre property located on the outskirts of one of Canada’s most popular tourist destinations - Tofino B.C.

August 24, 2016

Smashfest V Revisited

By: NHLPA Staff

Dominic Moore hosted fifth annual event with the NHLPA where important funds and awareness for concussion and rare cancer research were raised, and a ping-pong champion was crowned.

August 20, 2016

Henrik Lundqvist donation hits home with help of NHLPA G&D

By: Nadia Vocaturo

Before he was dubbed King Henrik, the man behind the mask was inspired in the stands by Frölunda Hockey Club. Well, the King hath recently returned to his homeland — and bearing gifts to boot.

August 19, 2016

Smashfest V, Five Times the Fun

By: Catherine Faas

Five years running. $500,000 dollars raised. Legendary fun.

July 23, 2016

Moore writes article for The Players’ Tribune

By: NHLPA Staff

Piece explains how a Ping-Pong table is the most important part of the NHL locker room.

July 21, 2016

Dominic Moore & 20+ NHL Players to Attend Year Five of Smashfest® on July 21 in Toronto

By: NHLPA Staff

Charity Ping-Pong Event Supported by the NHLPA Raises Funds for Concussion & Rare Cancer Research

July 21, 2016

2016 NHLPA Golf Classic Recap

By: Catherine Faas

The 24th annual NHLPA Golf Classic made for a charitable day at Predator Ridge Resort in beautiful Vernon, British Columbia.

July 8, 2016

2016 NHLPA Golf Classic Preview

By: Catherine Faas

NHLPA heading back to beautiful British Columbia this week for 24th annual Golf Classic.

July 6, 2016

Nurse Lending A Helping Hand

By: Chris Lomon

Darnell Nurse just one of many Players who will join fellow NHLPA members in charitable endeavors over the course of the summer of 2016

July 4, 2016