Player Features

NHLPA Goals & Dreams, players and Hyundai Canada make surprise donations

By: Scott Burnside

Twelve NHL players surprised Canadian youth hockey organizations recently with over $100,000 in equipment and monetary donations.

December 22, 2023

Wideman turns injury into off-ice success

By: Scott Burnside

Chris Wideman and his wife, Caroline, never thought they would be in the hair salon business. The Montreal Canadiens defenceman shares his journey through NHLPA UNLMT.

December 20, 2023

DeBrincat’s hometown dream bolstered with Kane reunion

By: Chris Lomon

Patrick Kane and Alex DeBrincat spent five seasons together as members of the Chicago Blackhawks prior to reconnecting in Detroit.

December 20, 2023

Faber draws inspiration from sister, Paige, on rise to the NHL

By: Chris Lomon

Brock Faber’s sister, Paige, a star athlete and member of Minnesota Special Hockey, shares her younger brother’s love for the game.

December 14, 2023

Third time’s the charm for Gagner in Edmonton

By: Chris Lomon

Currently in his third stint with the Oilers, Sam Gagner happily returned to the city of Edmonton, which has long felt like home.

December 12, 2023

Nick Foligno embraces leadership role as opportunity to pay it forward

By: Chris Lomon

With a focus on helping his younger Chicago Blackhawks teammates succeed, Nick Foligno’s own recent milestone caught him off guard.

December 7, 2023

Chiarot family, Scotland’s Yard work to improve local pediatric cancer care

By: Chris Lomon

Detroit Red Wings defenceman Ben Chiarot and his wife, Jacqueline, have helped raise $3 million for the cause.

December 6, 2023

Community giving has deep meaning for Tuch

By: Chris Lomon

A holiday toy drive is just the latest way Alex Tuch is giving back as he continues to grow the AT9 Foundation.

November 30, 2023

Fabbri brothers share special bond and a similar skillset

By: Chris Lomon

Detroit Red Wings forward, Robby Fabbri, credits his brother, Len, for influencing his play on the ice and support away from the rink.

November 28, 2023

Boston blue line keeping Shattenkirk hungry

By: Chris Lomon

Now a veteran presence with the Boston Bruins in his 14th NHL season, Kevin Shattenkirk has come a long way since his collegiate days as a Terrier – but he’s not done learning.

November 23, 2023

Eberle looks to have lasting impact with Sticks & Strings Foundation

By: Chris Lomon

Jordan Eberle and his wife, Lauren, founded Sticks & Strings in 2022 and have already made an impact in the community.

November 21, 2023

Toffoli’s extended hockey family continues to grow

By: Chris Lomon

Now playing with his fifth NHL team as a member of the New Jersey Devils, Tyler Toffoli is no stranger to making new friends.

November 16, 2023

Mangiapane bakes up new initiative for Calgary youth

By: Chris Lomon

Andrew Mangiapane has launched Mange’s Breadsticks, a program designed for at-risk youth and supported by the Flames Foundation and the Calgary Italian Open Society.

November 14, 2023

Anton Forsberg anticipates career highlight with 2023 NHL Global Series

By: Chris Lomon

After his own experience witnessing NHL action on home soil, it’s now Anton Forsberg’s turn to inspire Swedish youngsters with an NHL dream.

November 9, 2023

Skjei carrying confidence on the Carolina blueline

By: Chris Lomon

Following a career-high in goals last season with the Hurricanes, Brady Skjei remains motivated to bring a Stanley Cup to Carolina.

November 7, 2023

Couturier feeling like a rookie again in return

By: Chris Lomon

Sean Couturier returned to the ice in September after a near two-year absence.

November 2, 2023

Byfield looking sharp in strong kick off to 2023-24 season

By: Chris Lomon

Quinton Byfield is going on record – he’s bringing back the bow tie and is equipped to stand out everywhere he goes with the Los Angeles Kings this season.

October 31, 2023

Veleno eager for return to familiar surroundings with 2023 Global Series

By: Chris Lomon

Prior to playing professionally for the Detroit Red Wings, Joe Veleno honed his skills with the Malmö Redhawks of the Swedish Hockey League.

October 27, 2023

Borgen’s confidence at an all-time high with Kraken

By: Chris Lomon

Will Borgen feels right at home in his third season with the Seattle Kraken.

October 25, 2023

How Darren Raddysh carved his path to the NHL

By: Chris Lomon

From using a Steven Stamkos stick in his minor hockey league days to now playing alongside the Tampa Bay Lightning captain, Darren Raddysh is living out his NHL dream.

October 20, 2023