Media Releases

NHLPA Launches New Unique Video Series: The Players' PlayBook

By: NHLPA Staff

Daily episodes capture behind the scenes look at five top NHL stars.

February 23, 2012

NHLPA/CBC's Hockey Night in Canada Player Poll Results Released

By: NHLPA Staff

Over 250 players weigh-in on a variety of topics. Results are available on CBC's PlayersPoll.ca.

February 19, 2012

Verizon Renews as U.S. Wireless Provider of NHL/NHLPA

By: NHLPA Staff

The NHL, NHLPA, and NBC announce a multi-year partnership renewal that will bring Verizon customers closer to the game with exclusive content via Verizon platforms.

February 13, 2012

Red Wings Hosting Maple Leafs for 2013 Bridgestone Winter Classic

By: NHLPA Staff

Red Wings vs. Maple Leafs in Alumni Showdown at Comerica Park is Centerpiece of Hockeytown Winter Festival, expected to attract 250,000 fans.

February 9, 2012

Goals & Dreams Donating 120 Sets of Equipment to Kids in Thunder Bay

By: NHLPA Staff

The hometowns of the Staals, Pyatts, Auld, Bortuzzo, and Porter will receive $60,000 in hockey equipment to be donated this Saturday.

February 7, 2012

All-Star Talent Ready For 2012 Molson Canadian All-Star Fantasy Draft

By: NHLPA Staff

50 All-Stars and rookies will be divided into two teams for the 2012 NHL All-Star Weekend.

January 25, 2012

Statement from NHL/NHLPA Regarding Resolution of '10/11 HRR Matters

By: NHLPA Staff

The NHL and the NHLPA have reached a settlement of their dispute over 2010-11 Hockey Related Revenue (HRR).

January 20, 2012

Alfredsson, Chara Named Captains for 2012 NHL All-Star Weekend

By: NHLPA Staff

2012 Molson Canadian NHL All-Star Player Fantasy Draft Set For Thursday, Jan. 26, Live on TSN, RDS and NBC Sports Network.

January 18, 2012

Statement from Don Fehr Regarding Proposed Realignment

By: NHLPA Staff

The NHLPA's Executive Director Don Fehr has issued a statement this evening regarding the NHL's realignment proposal.

January 7, 2012

Goals & Dreams Has Donated Over $300K in Equipment Since Season Start

By: NHLPA Staff

NHLPA Goals & Dreams fund has donated over 650 sets of brand new hockey equipment, worth over $300,000 to 33 grassroots hockey organizations since the start of the hockey season

December 22, 2011

Goals & Dreams Donates 55 Sets of Equipment to Kasabonika Lake

By: NHLPA Staff

The Kasabonika Lake First Nation is a remote northern Ontario community with 900 people. The Goals & Dreams Fund have donated 55 sets of hockey equipment to the community's children.

December 21, 2011

Goals & Dreams Cup Celebreates H.E.R.O.S. in Winnipeg

By: NHLPA Staff

The NHLPA and the Goals & Dreams Fund held the Goals & Dreams Cup today at the MTS Iceplex in Winnipeg, MB. Children from local Hockey Education Reaching Out Society programs participated in a fun hockey game to celebrate.

December 9, 2011

Mike Grier Announces Retirement from NHL

By: NHLPA Staff

Veteran winger calls it a career after 14 seasons with Edmonton, Washington, San Jose & Buffalo.

December 1, 2011

Visa Extends Sponsorship of the NHL/NHLPA

By: NHLPA Staff

Renewed sponsorship reinforces Visa's commitment to one of Canada's favourite pastimes.

November 28, 2011

Hockey Fights Cancer Another Success This Year

By: NHLPA Staff

NHLPA & NHL team up to raise and donate over $850,000 in October bringing the HFC 14-year total to $12.8M.

November 21, 2011

Kraft Hockeyville 2012 Kicks Off

By: NHLPA Staff

Minor hockey to benefit from new early bird prize, expanded format and interactive social tools added

November 16, 2011

Goals & Dreams Cup Held With Kidsport, BC

By: NHLPA Staff

Vancouver Canucks players Burrows, Hamhuis and Raymond served as honourary coaches at the NHLPA Goals and Dreams Cup.

October 19, 2011

Canucks for Kids Partners With BC Children's Hospital

By: NHLPA Staff

The Canucks for Kids Fund (CFKF) is honouring the memory of long-time Canucks forward Rick Rypien with a gift of $50,000.

October 18, 2011

Puck Drops on Hockey Fights Cancer Month

By: NHLPA Staff

NHLPA & NHL partner with national cancer organizations for Hockey Fights Cancer awareness month in October.

October 12, 2011

Taking it Outside in Philly

By: NHLPA Staff

Flyers set to host Rangers in the 2012 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic.

September 30, 2011