Giving Back

Simmonds Making Goals & Dreams Come True

By: Chris Lomon

Wayne Simmonds hosting his 2nd annual ‘Wayne’s Road Hockey Warriors’ in his home community; NHLPA Goals & Dreams supporting with donation of 25 sets of equipment

July 12, 2013

NHLPA, NHL Donate $100,000 to Alberta Flood Relief

By: Media Release

Joint donation from the NHLPA and the NHL will go to the Canadian Red Cross in support of the Alberta flood relief efforts

July 11, 2013

Aaron Johnson Giving Back at Home

By: Ryan Parker

Johnson & the NHLPA Goals & Dreams fund partner for a donation of hockey equipment in Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia

July 11, 2013

A Generous Knight in London

By: Chris Lomon

Habs forward Brandon Prust continues to give time and support to the Children’s Hospital in his hometown of London, Ontario

July 8, 2013

MacLean A Man With A Message

By: Chris Lomon

No longer able to compete on the ice, NHLPA Beard-a-thon ambassador Brett MacLean is helping the Heart and Stroke Foundation raise funds and awareness for life-saving research

July 2, 2013

Duchene & Hodgson Lend A Helping Hand At Home

By: Eric Epstein

Matt Duchene & Cody Hodgson recently returned to Haliburton, ON to assist in raising funds for flood relief in their hometown

June 19, 2013

Josh Harding Launches Harding’s Hope

By: Catherine Faas

After being diagnosed with MS, Minnesota Wild goaltender, Josh Harding, commits himself to helping fight the disease.

June 14, 2013

Chicago Blackhawks Players Make 9-Year-Old's Wish Come True

By: Catherine Faas

The Chicago Blackhawks, in conjunction with the Make A Wish Foundation, gave 9-year-old James Ensign a chance to fulfill his dream of skating and practicing with the team.

May 9, 2013

NHLPA and the Heart and Stroke Foundation join together for third straight year on NHLPA Beard-a-thon

By: NHLPA Staff

2013 NHLPA Beard-a-thon encourages Canadian hockey fans to get in the game during the playoffs and raise funds for the Heart and Stroke Foundation’s life-saving research and programs

April 30, 2013

Jordin Tootoo – Speaking His Mind

By: Ryan Parker

Jordin recently visited a native community in Ontario to meet some fans and pass along a message of positivity

April 26, 2013

Why Are Players Wearing Camouflage Jerseys?

By: Catherine Faas

Players have been sporting custom camouflage jerseys during warm-ups this week to pay tribute to the Armed Forces in the US and Canada.

April 25, 2013

Mats Sundin and Tie Domi Say “Game On Cancer”

By: Catherine Faas

Scott McKay worked as the Toronto Maple Leafs equipment manager for over a decade, developing lasting friendships with many of the team’s players over the years.

April 18, 2013

Bonding Together for Boston

By: NHLPA Staff

NHLPA joins the Bruins, NHL & TD Garden in donating to The One Fund Boston in support of bombing victims

April 17, 2013

RBC Play Hockey Charity Challenge Nominated For Three Awards

By: NHLPA Staff

On Friday March 22nd, the NHLPA along with the RBC is nominated for three awards at the 16th Annual Star Awards Gala, honouring the best in event management in Canada.

March 22, 2013

Players Deliver a Special Message

By: NHLPA Staff

Landeskog, Clarkson & Pacioretty among NHLPA stars to lend their voice to the 2013 Special Hockey International Tournament

March 15, 2013

NHLPA Donating $30K to MindCheck.ca

By: Catherine Faas

$30K to MindCheck.ca to assist young people with mental health challenges.

February 28, 2013

Goals & Dreams Donates $50K In Equipment To Hockey Programs In Peterborough, ON

By: Catherine Faas

This year's CBC's annual Hockey Day in Canada (HDIC) celebrations took place in Peterborough, Ontario on February 9th.

February 26, 2013

NHLPA GOALS & DREAMS TO DONATE HOCKEY EQUIPMENT TO GRASSROOTS HOCKEY IN PETERBOROUGH, ON

By: NHLPA Staff

Equipment valued at approximately $50,000 to be donated as part of the Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada celebration

February 9, 2013

#HockeyTalks Launches to Raise Awareness for Mental Health

By: Eric Epstein

This month, the seven Canadian NHL clubs and their players are bringing a difficult topic to the forefront of the hockey season: mental health and wellness awareness and education.

February 1, 2013

P.K. Subban Supports “White Out for Mandi”

By: Catherine Faas

P.K. Subban attends Yale women’s charity hockey game dedicated to the late Mandi Schwartz (1988-2011).

January 28, 2013