Media Releases

NHLPA Beard-A-Thon Surpasses $100K Raised

By: NHLPA Staff

Hundreds of fans join Kesler, Hamhuis, Bergeron and other NHL players growing beards for the cause

June 1, 2011

Statement From The Family of Derek Boogaard

By: NHLPA Staff

The family of Derek Boogaard issued the following statement today through the NHLPA.

May 20, 2011

NHLPA Statement on the Passing of Derek Boogaard

By: NHLPA Staff

Executive Director Don Fehr made the following statement on the passing of Derek Boogaard

May 14, 2011

NHLPA Announces Finalists for '10/11 Ted Linsday Award

By: NHLPA Staff

Perry, D. Sedin, & Stamkos voted by fellow members of the National Hockey League Players' Association as finalists for the "Most Outstanding Player Award". All three players nominated for the first time

May 5, 2011

10/11 Ted Lindsay Award Finalists To Be Announced Tomorrow

By: NHLPA Staff

The NHLPA will announce the three finalists for the 2010-11 Ted Lindsay Award on Thursday, May 5, 2011

May 4, 2011

NHLPA Beard-A-Thon Raises Over $50K in First Round of Playoffs

By: NHLPA Staff

To startup the second round, NHLPA will be matching fan pledges. Proceeds go towards the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada purchasing AEDs for Canadian arenas

April 28, 2011

New York Rangers To Play Exhibition Game in Prague Sept. 29

By: NHLPA Staff

The New York Rangers will play a special exhibition game against HC Sparta Prague at TESLA Arena in Prague, Czech Republic, Thursday, Sept. 29

April 28, 2011

NHLPA & LG Canada Partner to Introduce ""LG Playoff Player of the Week

By: NHLPA Staff

A weekly playoff feature on NHLPA.com to be sponsored by LG Canada

April 27, 2011

Buffalo Sabres to Play Special Exhibition Game in Germany, Oct. 4

By: NHLPA Staff

Sabres' Jochen Hecht returns to his hometown to face former team

April 26, 2011

NHL Travels Overseas for 5th Annual European Exhibition Games

By: NHLPA Staff

The Ducks and Kings return to Europe for the first time since opening the 2007-08 NHL regular season in front of two sellout crowds

April 11, 2011

NHLPA Beard-A-Thon Asks Fans to Join Players in Playoff Beard Growing

By: NHLPA Staff

Proceeds will go towards purchasing AEDs for Canadian arenas & communities

April 6, 2011

NHLPA Announces New Long-Term Apparel Agreements

By: NHLPA Staff

Reebok maintains license to produce all apparel featuring NHL players worldwide; deal also grants licenses to Old Time Hockey, Knights Apparel, & Elmau & Associates

April 4, 2011

Conception Bay South, Newfoundland Wins 2011 Kraft Hockeyville Title

By: NHLPA Staff

Conception Bay South also receives $100,000 towards arena upgrades from Kraft Canada and a visit from CBC?s Hockey Night in Canada

April 2, 2011

Statement from Don Fehr Regarding GM Meetings Initiatives

By: NHLPA Staff

The NHLPA is pleased that we have reached an agreement with the NHL regarding clarification of the Concussion Evaluation and Management Protocol

March 14, 2011

Mathieu Schneider Joins NHLPA Staff

By: NHLPA Staff

Veteran of 20 NHL seasons and longtime union member to serve as Special Assistant to the Executive Director

February 23, 2011

Predators' Tootoo Cleared to Play by NHL/NHLPA

By: NHLPA Staff

The NHL and NHLPA announced that Jordin Tootoo has been cleared to play in NHL games while he continuing follow-up care phase of the Substance Abuse and Behavioral Health Program.

February 19, 2011

Sidney Crosby and Goals & Dreams Help More Children Play Hockey

By: NHLPA Staff

87 full sets of new equipment donated to minor hockey programs in Nova Scotia thanks to Goals and Dreams

February 12, 2011

Andrew Peters Announces Retirement

By: NHLPA Staff

Andrew Peters, a veteran of six NHL seasons officially announced his retirement today from the National Hockey League

February 11, 2011

Predators' Tootoo Cleared to Return to Practice by NHL/NHLPA

By: NHLPA Staff

Jordin Tootoo is cleared to return to practice with the Predators while he continues his outpatient care

January 31, 2011

Ward Selected First Overall at All-Star Player Fantasy Draft

By: NHLPA Staff

Rosters have been selected for Team Staal and Team Lidstrom at 2011 NHL All-Star Weekend

January 29, 2011