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Walsh to meet media on Thursday in Toronto
On February 16, Walsh was announced as NHLPA Executive Director. He started in his position with the NHLPA on Monday, March 20.
Celebrating Black History Month Across the League
Throughout the month of February, numerous teams celebrated Black History month in various ways.
Stars shine on and off the ice at 2023 NHL All-Star Game
In case you missed it, these are some of the most memorable moments from the 2023 NHL All-Star Weekend.
Get to know your 2023 All-Star Heroes
Each winner and a guest will receive air travel to Sunrise, Florida to take in weekend All-Star festivities.
Stars are set to shine at Canadian Tire PWHPA All-Star Weekend
The Canadian Tire PWHPA All-Star Weekend will take place December 9-11 in the Ottawa region.
Rounding up Hockey Fights Cancer month
This month has marked the 24th annual Hockey Fights Cancer campaign – a joint initiative between the NHL and NHLPA.
Hockey Hall of Fame welcomes six players in 2022 induction class
Roberto Luongo, Henrik and Daniel Sedin, Daniel Alfredsson, Riikka Sallinen and Herb Carnegie will be the latest stars to be enshrined.
29 rookies get a taste for the NHL at the 12th annual NHLPA Rookie Showcase
The main focus of the showcase was for Upper Deck to gather content of many of the game’s top young prospects and rookies.
Senators lock up young sniper Josh Norris with eight-year, $63.6-million contract
The 23-year-old led the Senators with 35 goals in 2021-22 and was third on the team with 55 points in 82 games.
Ottawa Senators sign Claude Giroux to three-year, US$19.5 contract
Giroux had spent his entire NHL career with the Philadelphia Flyers before being acquired by the Florida Panthers at the trade deadline.
Executive Director search update
The NHLPA is continuing the ongoing process of searching for a successor to current NHLPA Executive Director, Don Fehr.
Dominic Moore gets ready to serve up Smashfest X
Set for July 20 at Steam Whistle Brewery in Toronto, Smashfest, makes its return to Toronto.
Colorado Avalanche crowned 2022 Stanley Cup champions
The Colorado Avalanche defeated the reigning two-time champion Tampa Bay Lightning on Sunday night at Amalie Arena.
Avalanche D-man Cale Makar wins Conn Smythe as playoff MVP
Makar is the second defenseman to win the award over the past three years.
Capitals' Backstrom undergoes hip resurfacing surgery
No timeline was given on his return other than the team saying Backstrom will begin a “lengthy” rehabilitation and recovery process immediately.
Buffalo Sabres to retire goalie Ryan Miller's No. 30
The Sabres are honoring their franchise goalie leader in wins and games played by retiring Ryan Miller’s No. 30 jersey next season.
Dennis humbled to receive USA Hockey’s Distinguished Achievement Award
Maria Dennis, in addition to her role as Director of Player Health and Safety and Associate Counsel for the NHLPA, also chairs the NHL/NHLPA Female Hockey Advisory Committee.
Players pay tribute to O’Ree with specially commissioned portrait
In honour of his legacy, lasting impact on hockey – and the players who came after him – Willie O’Ree was gifted a special portrait by NHLPA members.
NHLPA Goals & Dreams donation helps bring Pakua Shipu together
“It was a lot of wonderful equipment, all at once, and I was really impressed with the generosity of the NHLPA."
Hockey Hall of Fame inducts Class of 2020
Marian Hossa, Jarome Iginla, Kevin Lowe, Doug Wilson, Kim St-Pierre, and longtime league executive Ken Holland will be inducted as the latest members.