Player Features
Kunins come together to celebrate Walter Cup championship
Busy schedules aligned for Sophia and Luke Kunin as the San Jose Sharks forward made the trip to Boston to support his wife on her Walter Cup victory with PWHL Minnesota.
Dostal, Kampf share emotional home ice victory for Czechia at worlds
Czechia became the fifth nation to win gold on home ice at the 2024 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship.
First Line bringing important dialogue to NHL locker rooms
Strengthening mental health knowledge and player-to-player support, First Line is a program delivered by NHLPA consulting psychologist and former NHL player, Dr. Jay Harrison.
Veteran Tanev and emerging star Johnston share same Stanley Cup dream
Dallas Stars teammates Wyatt Johnston and Chris Tanev are at different points in their respective NHL careers, but the two continue to have the same goal in mind.
McDonagh’s offseason commences with earning university degree
Ryan McDonagh earns his degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and hopes to see some of his NHL peers follow his lead.
Spence embraces unique background in non-traditional path to NHL
Born in Australia and first introduced to hockey while growing up in Japan, Jordan Spence has embraced his non-traditional journey to the NHL.
Inspiring many along the way, Kylington finds gratitude through mental health journey
After missing nearly 20 months on the ice, Oliver Kylington’s vulnerability inspired many as a 2023-24 Masterton Trophy finalist.
Opponents on the ice, athlete-mothers Coyne Schofield and Spooner share common bond
Kendall Coyne Schofield and Natalie Spooner may be PWHL opponents, but both players share a bond through the dual identity of an athlete-mother.
From ‘Miracle’ viewings to family ties, Team USA gears up for worlds
Alex Lyon, Luke Kunin, Brady Tkachuk and Zach Werenski are just a handful of the NHL players named to a star-studded Team USA roster at the IIHF World Championship.
‘They are going hard.’ Pezzetta praises first live PWHL experience
In attendance for a record-breaking Professional Women’s Hockey League game with his Montreal Canadiens teammates, Michael Pezzetta was blown away by his first live PWHL experience.
Martinook takes pride in leadership role with Hurricanes
Aiming for Stanley Cup Playoff success with the Carolina Hurricanes, alternate captain Jordan Martinook sets his own example as a veteran leader.
Soucy looks to make postseason impact after overcoming injuries
Missing 42 games due to injury, Vancouver Canucks defenceman Carson Soucy is now healthy and ready to help the Canucks on their quest for the Cup.
Verhaeghe’s ‘clutch’ gene comes through again with Game 2 OT goal
No stranger to scoring Stanley Cup game-winning goals, Carter Verhaeghe’s Game 2 overtime heroics likely garnered a few extra special messages from his mom, Karen.
Mother-son duo Jacob and Kristy Trouba Get Body Checked Against Cancer
Jacob Trouba and his mother, Kristy, have teamed up as the face of AstraZeneca’s Get Body Checked Against Cancer campaign to help encourage the hockey community to get checked for cancer.
Rodrigues finds perfect fit in first season with Panthers
Taking his game to the next level with the Florida Panthers, Evan Rodrigues is aiming to go all the way with the 2023-24 Atlantic Division champions.
Duchene hungry to extend busy season
Personal milestones, giving back to his community and a new pup have had Matt Duchene busy on and around the rink amid a successful first season with the Dallas Stars.
A cause close to home, Kyle Connor faces off against Parkinson’s
With a dad who struggled with the disease and grandfather who passed away from it, Kyle Connor is raising awareness for Parkinson’s while also helping the Winnipeg Jets community.
Saros makes big saves off-ice through animal rescue efforts
Helping dogs find a fur-ever home, including his own, Nashville Predators netminder Juuse Saros is helping to make big saves through Wags & Walks.
The ultimate teammate, praise for Quick goes beyond on-ice accomplishments
After recently setting the NHL record for the most wins by an American netminder, Jonathan Quick’s current and former teammates share all the ways the goalie stands out – on and off the ice.
Sabres bring Paris to Skinner, and more around 1,000th NHL game celebrations
A special video message from the star of his favourite show was only the beginning of the celebrations the Buffalo Sabres had in store to celebrate Jeff Skinner’s 1,000th NHL career game.