Media Releases
Elsipogtog First Nation has been crowned Kraft Hockeyville 2021
The community rallied to win $250,000 for arena upgrades and the opportunity to host an NHL® preseason game.
Ron Hainsey and Sean Bergenheim new additions to NHLPA
Both Ron Hainsey and Sean Bergenheim will begin their new roles April 1, 2021.
Kraft Heinz Canada announces Top 4 finalists for Kraft Hockeyville 2021
The communities are competing for the opportunity to host an NHL® preseason game and $250,000 in arena upgrades.
NHL, NHLPA celebrate International Women's Day and Gender Equality Month
This March, the NHL and NHLPA are celebrating over 200 women from across the hockey community in honor of International Women’s Day and Gender Equality Month, a Hockey Is For Everyone™ initiative.
NHL, NHLPA join major pro sports leagues in study of COVID-19 cardiac effects
The NHL, NHLPA and several other leagues and Players’ Associations issued the following joint statement regarding a COVID-19 study published by JAMA Cardiology.
NHLPA Goals & Dreams and Sonnet Insurance Partner to Support Youth Hockey
Professional hockey stars come together to make hockey more accessible and inclusive through Everyone Deserves A Team initiative.
NHL, NHLPA Enhance COVID Protocols With Addition of Several New Measures
The NHLPA and the NHL have announced the addition of new safety measures to their Protocols to reduce the incidence of COVID-19 cases.
NHLPA and NHL celebrate Black History Month
The NHLPA and NHL will celebrate Black History Month with an array of original content and programming.
NHL/NHLPA Media Release Regarding Predators Goaltender Connor Ingram
The NHLPA and the NHL announced today that goaltender Connor Ingram of the Nashville Predators will be away from the team while voluntarily taking part in the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program.
Corey Crawford announces retirement after 10 NHL seasons
Corey Crawford has officially announced his retirement from the National Hockey League (NHL) today following 10 NHL seasons and 488 regular-season games.
Colin Wilson announces retirement after 11 NHL seasons
Colin Wilson has officially announced his retirement from the National Hockey League (NHL) today following 11 NHL seasons and 632 regular-season games.
Kraft Hockeyville 2021 Nominations Are Open
Kraft Heinz Canada opens nominations for Kraft Hockeyville 2021 and a chance to win an NHL preseason game and $250,000 in arena upgrades.
NHLPA, NHL announce 2020-21 medical protocols, transition rules and approval of a change to NHL Rule 83
The NHL and NHLPA announced today applicable medical protocols, transition rules for the 2020-21 season, which include information relating to critical dates and the formal approval of a change to NHL Rule 83 (Off-side).
NHL, NHLPA announce plans for 2020-21 regular season and playoffs
The NHLPA and NHL announced today an agreement to play a 2020-21 regular-season schedule of 56 games.
Electronic Arts, NHL and NHLPA extend multi-year deal
The new agreement will allow EA SPORTS™ to continue to bring their games to millions of players worldwide for years to come.
22nd annual Hockey Fights Cancer initiative underway
The campaign that has been uniting the hockey community in support of people impacted by cancer and their families since 1998, is underway this month of November.
EA Sports Launches NHL 21 Video Game
Extensive Improvements in Gameplay with Innovative Moves on Both Sides of the Puck Give Players More Ways to Show off Their Skills.
2020 Salary Arbitration schedule
Salary Arbitration hearings will be held from Oct. 20 to Nov. 8, 2020.
26 Players Elect Salary Arbitration
The National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) has announced the 26 players who have elected Salary Arbitration.
NHL, NHLPA announce target date for 2020-21 season
The NHLPA and NHL announced today that they will target Jan. 1 for the start of the 2020-21 regular season.