Media Releases
24 Players Elect Salary Arbitration
The National Hockey League Players’ Association announced that 24 players have elected Salary Arbitration.
BioSteel named official hydration partner of the NHL and NHLPA
Historic partnership brings brand that was born in an NHL locker room and co-founded by veteran player, back to its roots.
NHLPA Assists in Action contributes $102,956 to Kids Help Phone
A total of 14,708 assists were recorded by NHL players during the regular season and playoffs.
NHLPA Goals & Dreams to reach $675,000 in hockey equipment donated since 2020
Total includes $250,000 in 2021-22 equipment donations from the NHL Players’ G&D program.
Smashfest® is back as Dominic Moore’s charity event returns for its 10th year
The NHLPA-supported charity event, which returns to Toronto after a two-year hiatus due to the global pandemic, will take place July 20th.
NHL, NHLPA and NHL Alumni Association announce NFT partnership with Sweet
The Sweet-powered official NHL marketplace will offer officially-licensed collectibles including current and historical video moments and gamification features.
Kraft Hockeyville 2020 and 2021 to feature Canadiens and Senators
Kraft Heinz Canada, in partnership with the NHL and NHLPA, have announced it will host two NHL preseason games between the Montreal Canadiens and Ottawa Senators.
NHL, NHLPA announce team payroll range for 2022-23
The NHLPA and NHL have announced the Team Payroll Range for the 2022-23 League Year.
PepsiCo, NHL and NHLPA announce multiyear North American partnership extension
PepsiCo maintains exclusive NHL and NHLPA North American rights in the carbonated soft drinks, water, energy drinks and savory snack categories.
2021-22 Playoff Player Fund
A breakdown of the 2021-22 Player Fund.
NHL, NHLPA and 32 Clubs celebrate Pride Month
Pride Month is part of the NHL and NHLPA’s joint Hockey Is For Everyone year-round initiative.
Hyundai, Genesis, NHL and NHLPA announce multiyear Canadian partnership
Hyundai will be the official automotive partner and Genesis will be the official luxury automotive partner of the NHL and NHLPA in Canada beginning with the 2022-23 NHL season.
NHLPA Goals & Dreams donates $100,000 worth of equipment, with support of IIHF, to Ukrainian youth
A second round of equipment donations is scheduled to be made in the coming months.
2021-22 Ted Lindsay Award finalists: Josi, Matthews and McDavid
Roman Josi, Auston Matthews and Connor McDavid have received the most votes from their peers as the most outstanding player.
Sydney, Nova Scotia wins coveted Kraft Hockeyville 2022 title
The community rallied for support across the country to win $250,000 for arena upgrades, $10,000 worth of youth hockey equipment from the NHLPA’s Goals & Dreams fund and the opportunity to host an NHL® preseason game.
NHLPA begins search for a new Executive Director
Executive Board has voted in favour of forming a Search Committee to lead the NHLPA’s search for a successor to the Executive Director, Don Fehr.
2021-22 NHLPA Player Poll results unveiled
The NHLPA has unveiled its 2021-22 NHLPA Player Poll results.
Kraft Hockeyville Canada announces Top 4 communities
Finalists from communities coast-to-coast vying for an opportunity to host an NHL® preseason game and receive $250,000 in arena upgrades.
Winners of ‘Future Goals Virtual Science Fair Presented by SAP’ competition announced
Students in Grades 4-8 Across U.S. and Canada Submitted Sustainability-Themed Hockey Projects.
Sharks, Predators, Blue Jackets and Avalanche headline the 2022 NHL Global Series
Sharks and Predators to open their regular season in the Czech Republic; Blue Jackets and Avalanche to face off in Finland.