Media Releases

Capitals' Kuznetsov cleared by NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program to resume practicing with team

By: NHL/NHLPA Media Release

Evgeny Kuznetsov has been cleared by NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program to resume practicing with team.

March 2, 2024

Avalanche's Nichushkin cleared by NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program to resume practicing with team

By: NHL/NHLPA Media Release

Valeri Nichushkin has been cleared by NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program to resume practicing with team.

February 26, 2024

New York Islanders to Host 2026 NHL All-Star Weekend

By: Media Release

The New York Islanders will host the 2026 NHL All-Star Weekend at UBS Arena, in Elmont, N.Y., the National Hockey League has announced.

February 18, 2024

Capitals' Kuznetsov to receive care from NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program

By: NHL/NHLPA Media Release

Evgeny Kuznetsov will be unavailable to his club for an indefinite period while he receives care from the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program.

February 5, 2024

NHL and NHLPA announce 2025 NHL 4 Nations Face-Off

By: NHL/NHLPA Media Release

The NHL 4 Nations Face-Off, will feature international tournament play between NHL Players from Canada, Finland, Sweden and the United States.

February 2, 2024

NHL, NHLPA and IIHF announce plans for NHL players to participate in 2026 and 2030 Olympic Winter Games

By: Media Release

The NHL, NHLPA and IIHF have outlined and agreed to the major principles related to the Players’ participation.

February 2, 2024

NHLPA, United Heroes League announce winners of 2023-24 All-Star Hero campaign

By: NHLPA Media Release

In recognition of their heroic service, four military members were selected as special guests of the NHLPA for the 2024 NHL® All-Star Weekend

January 31, 2024

Patrik Laine to receive care from NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program

By: NHL/NHLPA Media Release

Patrik Laine will be unavailable to his club for an indefinite period while he receives care from the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program.

January 28, 2024

Sonnet Insurance partners with the NHLPA on “Adulting Made Simple” campaign

By: NHLPA/Sonnet media release

New spots featuring William Nylander and Morgan Rielly showcase how even pro hockey players work to save money.

January 24, 2024

Avalanche's Nichushkin to receive care from NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program

By: NHL/NHLPA Media Release

Valeri Nichushkin to receive care from NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program.

January 15, 2024

Kraft Hockeyville nominations are now open

By: NHLPA/NHL/Kraft media release

In its 18th year, Canadian communities can rally for the opportunity to host an NHL® pre-season game and receive $250,000 in arena upgrades.

January 15, 2024

Mental Health Commission of Canada and NHLPA Launch New Leadership and Education Program

By: NHLPA Media Release

FIRST LINE is an education and leadership program developed to strengthen NHLPA members’ mental health knowledge and skills.

January 10, 2024

Avalanche’s Girard cleared by NHL/NHLPA player assistance program to resume practicing with team

By: NHL/NHLPA Media Release

Samuel Girard is cleared to resume practicing with the Colorado Avalanche.

December 22, 2023

Avalanche’s Girard to receive care from the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program​

By: NHL/NHLPA Media Release

Girard will return to the Avalanche when cleared for on-ice competition by the program administrators.

November 24, 2023

NHL, NHLPA, NHLAA and Sweet unleash a new era in sports digital collectibles with NHL Breakaway

By: Media Release

The fan-focused approach centers around bringing together millions of NHL fans worldwide.

November 15, 2023

NHLPA Goals & Dreams donates 40 sets of hockey equipment to Fritidsbanken Sweden

By: NHLPA Media Release

William Nylander, of Stockholm, leads initiative to donate $30,000 in hockey equipment.

November 14, 2023

NHL and NHLPA celebrate a decade of the Industry Growth Fund

By: NHL/NHLPA Media Release

More than $180 million invested to grow hockey on and off the ice.

November 7, 2023

AstraZeneca announces multi-year partnership with NHL and NHLPA Hockey Fights Cancer initiative

By: NHL/NHLPA Media Release

First-of-its-kind partnership educates and empowers hockey community to face-off against cancer.

November 1, 2023

NHL, NHLPA commemorate 25 years of Hockey Fights Cancer initiative

By: NHL/NHLPA Media Release

AstraZeneca named an official partner of Hockey Fights Cancer.

November 1, 2023

Zack Kassian retires after 12 NHL seasons

By: NHLPA Media Release

The forward played in 661 NHL regular-season games.

October 26, 2023